7:30 AM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

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7:55 AM

Opening Remarks

Nick Hules, MinnWest Technology Campus

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8:00 – 9:00 AM

Kickoff Andrea Fleming, That Fit Agvocate

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9:00 – 10:15 AM

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Tech Showcase NovaTech, Shrimpworks & Life Sciences

Producer Panel

Business & regulatory updates

Zach Rada, Minnesota West College

Nancy Miller, Vinna Human Resources

Kari Buttonhoff, Christianson CPAs & Consultants

Jared Sanborn, Dairyvisor

10:15 – 10:45 AM

Networking & Expo Break

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10:45 – 11:45 AM

Storyteller Sessions

Zoe Jones, Ag Advocate and Farm Hand – Hector, MN

Kate Minten, Ag Advocate and Dairy Farmer, Spagenske Dairy- Menahga, MN

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11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch & Networking Expo

Lunch & Learn: Opportunties in Ag Banking, Citizens Alliance Bank

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12:30 – 1:45 PM

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Tech Showcase NovaTech & Life Sciences

AURI Panel

Waste to Value Innovation
We will introduce the concept of on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) and its specific relevance to Minnesota farmers, featuring an operating installation. The on-farm AD opportunity is worth investigating for farms that manage any amount of manure or are interested in co-digestion with organic wastes.

Brad Matuska, AURI

Todd Malecha

1:45-2:15 PM

Deep Dive AI, Automation & Ag Workforce

Ce Yang & David Mulla, University of Minnesota

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2:15 PM

Closing Session

Thom Petersen, MN Dept. of Agriculture

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