Isabella Dobbins
Content Manager (Former)
Isabella served as Content Manager at Southland Organics, creating educational resources that help farmers understand and implement organic solutions for poultry, turf, and agriculture.
Isabella Dobbins served as Content Manager at Southland Organics, where she developed comprehensive educational content to help farmers and growers succeed with organic solutions.
Contributions
During her time with Southland Organics, Isabella authored over 100 articles covering:
- Poultry Health & Management - Disease prevention, biosecurity, nutrition, and best practices for commercial and backyard poultry operations
- Soil & Plant Health - Humate applications, soil biology, and organic approaches to lawn and garden care
- General Agriculture - Farming practices, equipment tips, and industry insights
Her work continues to serve as a valuable resource for the agricultural community.
Articles by Isabella
6 Ways to Manage Lawn Heat Stress
As the temperatures rise, so does the stress on your lawn. Heat stress can turn your lush lawn into a brown, crunchy wasteland. But with a little know-how and some proactive care, you can keep your lawn thriving through the summer. Let's talk about what lawn heat stress is, why it happens and what y
June 5, 2024
Small Business
Our team explains the mission and story of Southland Organics.
January 31, 2026
A Natural Alternative to Conventional Nitrogen Fertilizer for Plants
Nitrogen is the most common element in Earth's atmosphere, making up over 78% of the air we breathe. It is an essential building block of amino and nucleic acids, crucial for life on Earth and extremely important for soil health.
May 8, 2024
Coop Litter Conditioner: A Healthy Floor is a Healthy Bird!
Litter Life is a conditioner that improves litter quality and strengthens poultry health. Litter Life speed ups the natural breakdown of litter by adding active, organic carbon and organic acids to the ground. This gives you a drier, healthier poultry house floor!
August 25, 2021
Apartment Building Plumbing Problems: A Case Study
Southland Organics’ PORT is a powerful fix that provides rapid waste degradation and odor control. The beneficial bacteria in PORT liquified solids and erased the biofilm, allowing oxygen to stop the harmful bacteria from growing and eliminating a huge plumbing issue.
March 16, 2021
Battling Heat Stress in Poultry Houses
Heat is one of the top environmental stressors for poultry. But did you know that humidity can make its effects compound? Let's go over heat, humidity and how to combat them in your poultry house.
July 11, 2023
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Mike Usry
Founder & CEO
With years of experience in humate deposits and soil biology, Mike brings practical knowledge from the field to every conversation. He founded Southland Organics to create sustainable solutions that work with nature, not against it.
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Karin Usry
Co-Founder & Chief of Staff
As co-founder and Chief of Staff, Karin manages operations, human relations, accounts receivable, customer service, and more. She's a jack of all trades keeping Southland Organics running smoothly.
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Allen Reynolds
Vice President & Director of Operations
Allen serves as Vice President and Director of Operations, overseeing poultry development and ensuring our products reach the growers who need them most.
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