History
Historical Background
A&V Consulting's history spans more than 30 years:
1993–1996 — Agribusiness Center
Founded within the State Agricultural University (Russia), providing training, workshops, and consulting to private farmers and agricultural enterprises during economic transition.
1996–2001 — Continuing Education Center
Expanded into agronomy, livestock consulting, research, and U.S.–Russia agricultural exchange programs.
2001–2005 — AVNOV
Partnered with major U.S. companies—John Deere, Pioneer, Monsanto, Krause—supporting agricultural machinery exports to former Soviet republics.
2005–2009 — AVN Consulting
Moved operations to the U.S., serving crop producers and dairy farms across Iowa, North Dakota, and Kansas.
2009–2025 — Florida Expansion
Provided consulting to growers and ranchers, conducted research projects, and facilitated technology importation in the State of Florida.
2025–Present — A&V Consulting LLC
Rebranded with a focus on supporting foreign manufacturers of organic fertilizers, biostimulants and composting technologies entering the U.S. market.
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Leadership
Dr. Andrew V. Novotorov, PhD
Founder & CEO
Dr. Andrew Novotorov is an international agribusiness expert with more than 30 years of experience in agricultural development, technology commercialization, manure management solutions, and U.S. market strategy. His professional background spans the United States, Russia, Europe, and Asia, working with farmers, universities, multinational corporations, and global equipment manufacturers.
Academic Credentials
• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering
• Master's Degree in Poultry and Dairy Science
• Ph.D. in Agricultural Education and Extension(with specialization in technology transfer, farmer training, and agribusiness development)
Professional Experience
• Dairy Farm Manager — 5 years
Managed herd health, feed programs, productivity optimization, staff training, milking operations, and overall economic efficiency.
• Broiler Farm Manager — 6 years
Operated and supervised a large-scale poultry enterprise producing 2 million broilers per cycle, responsible for flock management, biosecurity, environmental compliance, and production planning.
• Agricultural Researcher - 11 years
Led applied research projects focused on:
o irrigation systems efficiency,
o dairy farm economics,
o manure utilization and nutrient management,
o farm technology adaptation to U.S. and international environments.
Expertise Summary
Dr. Novotorov's combined academic background and hands-on operational management allow him to bridge the gap between technology developers, farm operators, and market decision-makers. He brings deep expertise in:
• agribusiness strategy,
• farm technology integration,
• manure-to-fertilizer solutions,
• organic fertilizer markets,
• international collaboration and technology transfer.
His leadership continues to guide A&V Consulting LLC as a trusted partner for foreign manufacturers entering the U.S. agricultural market.