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.
Introduction
Jane Vangsness Frisch, Vice President of Workforce, FMWF Chamber
Panel: Moving Ag ForwardInnovations and Trends in Transportation
Kate Ferguson, Director of Trade and Business Development, Duluth Seaway Port Authority
Industry InsightRural Agriculture Workforce
Industry InsightCarbon Management as a Strategic Asset
Kayla Ver Helst, Sustainability Officer, Bank of North Dakota
Industry Insight
Dr. Chris Ryan, President and Chief Operating Officer, GEVO
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
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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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