The Midwest Ag Summit brings together leaders from across the region to dive into the issues, trends, and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture. Designed primarily for agribusiness professionals, ag adjacent industry partners, and community leaders, this event provides timely insights on topics like ag policy, workforce, industry trends, and global markets. Midwest in nature, this event brings in 500 in person attendees and another 7,000 virtual attendees across ND, MN, SD, WI and beyond. The summit fosters meaningful conversations that support the continued growth and success of our region’s ag economy.
Watch the livestream hereJune 10, 8 to 11 a.m. CT
Introduction
Jane Vangsness Frisch, Vice President of Workforce, FMWF Chamber
Keynote Discussion
Daniel B. Maffei, Commissioner, Federal Maritime CommissionModerator: Steve Olson, Agricultural Strategist/CEO, Steve Olson Consulting, LLC
As a Commissioner, Mr. Maffei has shown a particular interest in addressing the vulnerability of the global transportation system to industry-wide financial and security risks. He has spoken at national and international conferences on the changing nature of the economics of international shipping due to technological advances and the pressures that newer and larger carriers have placed on U.S. transportation infrastructure.Read full bio here.
Panel: Moving Ag ForwardInnovations and Trends in Transportation
Kate Ferguson, Director of Trade and Business Development, Duluth Seaway Port AuthorityModerator: Steve Olson, Agricultural Strategist/CEO, Steve Olson Consulting, LLC
Industry InsightRural Agriculture Workforce
FARMS Representative
Industry InsightSustain. Transform. Authenticate. North Dakota's Carbon Blueprint
Kayla Ver Helst, Sustainability Officer, Bank of North Dakota
Industry Insight
Dr. Chris Ryan, President and Chief Operating Officer, GEVOModerator: Dr. Greg Lardy, Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture, North Dakota State University
Panel: Ag at a CrossroadsTrade, Farm Bill, Immigration and Federal Policy Outlook
Zach Gihorski, Director of Government Affairs and Sustainability, National Council of Farm CooperativesBeth Richardson, Consulate General of Canada in MinneapolisModerator: Kevin Price, Vice President of Government Affairs, American Crystal Sugar Company
Closing
Shannon Full, President and CEO, FMWF Chamber
PROGRAM CONCLUDES
This summit is a part of AgTech Week 2025, a week-long celebration of innovation in agriculture.
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In-Person | $45 members | $55 not-yet-members
Day-of Registration | $55 members | $65 not-yet-members
Livestream | No cost
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