Check in & Breakfast

7:30 AM

Opening Remarks from Event Hosts

Joanna Schrupp, MinnWest Technology Campus
Michelle Marotzke, Kandiyohi County Economic Development

7:55 AM

Keynote: What's Driving Agriculture Now?

Mike interviews over 1000 professionals in the ag industry each year. These folks range from experts on the volatile commodity markets to Washington DC politicians, and trade experts from around the world. In this talk, Mike will synthesize what he’s learned from these professionals and helps the audience understand what might be ahead in the markets, ag policy, and in trade.

Mike Pearson, Host, “This Week in Agribusiness”

8:00 AM

Ag Panel- Regulatory, Tax, Business Top Issues

8:45 AM

Networking Break

9:30 AM

Linder Farm Network Fireside Chat with MN Department of Ag

Thom Peterson, Commissioner, State of MN Department of Agriculture
Dan Lemke, Linder Farm Network

10:00 AM

Storyteller: Happy Halal

Rebecca Wierchke, Founder

10:30 AM

Storyteller: Mezclada

Emily Reno, Founder

11:00 AM

Storyteller: Hardcore PB

Bryant Williams, Founder

11:30 AM

Lunch & More Sessions

12:00 PM

Deep Dive: Climate Resilience in the Ag Sector

Katie Black, University of Minnesota

12:15 PM

Closing Session- Tech Showcase- Show & Tell

Mike Kutzke, VP of Student Success, Ridgewater College

12:45 PM