Midwest Agriculture Summit June 2024

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Can't make it to Fargo, N.D. in person? Watch the livestream on June 11 at no cost.

The Midwest Agriculture Summit is the second summit of the 2024 series, taking place on June 11 at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Experts, businesses, and policymakers from across the region and nation will be unpacking, discussing, and taking an in-depth look at the dynamic facets of the Ag sector, including critical policies and pressing issues.

The Midwest plays a critical role in agriculture in the United States and globally. As an ag hub that the world relies on for essential crops, livestock, equipment, and other products, we must have intentional conversations that convene leaders and policymakers to promote and protect this sector. The region is also an entrepreneurial hub bursting with transformative ideas, education, cutting-edge technologies, and a growing ecosystem for businesses, all related to agriculture. We must continue to shine a light on the transformative work being done in the Midwest as the region continues to elevate itself on a national and global scale.

Introduction

Dr. Greg Lardy, Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture, North Dakota State University

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Industry Insights

Next-Gen Ag

Billi Hunt, Executive Director, America's Cultivation Corridor

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Keynote Address

Megatrends in Agriculture, Trade and Marketing

Dr. William Wilson, Professor, North Dakota State University

Dr. Wilson was named one of the top 10 Agriculture Economists of 1995 and has since continued to advise major agribusiness firms worldwide and write, speak and publish materials on the topic, receiving several honors and awards along the way. Dr. Wilson is a distinguished Agribusiness and Applied Economics professor at North Dakota State University.

The agriculture sector isn't just vital to our Midwest economy, it contributes roughly $1.420 trillion to the U.S. GDP and solidifies the United States as the world's second-largest agriculture trader. This means, the U.S., and specifically the Midwest region, has a profound impact on the international economic stage. Dr. Wilson will analyze this critical role, as well as sector and industry trends, and how it all impacts our position and strength on the global scale. 

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 Industry Insights

Good Jobs Challenge Opportunity

Jenna Mueller, Executive Director, FMWF Chamber Foundation

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Expert Panel

A Commodity Conversation

Josh Gackle, President, American Soybean Association
Neil Rockstad, President, American Sugarbeet Growers Association
Krista Swanson, Lead Economist, National Corn Growers Association
Moderated by Bobby Ness, Senior Vice President of Food & Agribusiness, Bremer Bank

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Keynote Address

The Future of Ag Policy

Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator, U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Industry Insights

FARMS

Hollie Mackey, CEO, FARMS

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Industry Insights

Carbon Capture

Bruce Rastetter, Founder & Executive Chairman, Summit Agricultural Group

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Closing Remarks

Shannon Full, President & CEO, FMWF Chamber

 

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AgTech Week is an agriculture and technology-focused week hosted by dedicated organizations in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area. The week will provide a unique opportunity to showcase the region's commitment to the sector and adjacent industries by bringing together leaders from across the community, region and nation to solve challenges, strengthen partnerships and accelerate FMWF's innovation and leadership in this space.

The major AgTech Week events

Midwest Agriculture Summit June 11 | 8 to 11 a.m.	Bushel Buddy Seat Conference June 11-12	Cultivate Conference June 13 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

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Do you want to become a co-hosting organization?
The process is simple! Please email Katherine at kgrindberg@fmwfchamber.com. Scroll toward the bottom of this page to see all involved chambers and associations.

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Midwest Ag Summit Premier Sponsor

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Gold Sponsors

 
 

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Media Sponsors