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

Joe Spader, Dairyvisor

Jared Sanborn, Dairyvisor

10:15 – 10:45 AM

Networking & Expo Break

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10:45 – 11:45 AM

AURI Panel

Waste to Value Innovation

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11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch & Networking Expo

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12:30 – 1:45 PM

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Tech Showcase NovaTech & Life Sciences

Storyteller Sessions

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

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

1:45 – 2:30 PM

Deep Dive AI, Automation & Ag Workforce

Ce Yang, University of Minnesota

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2:30 – 3:00 PM

Closing Session

Thom Peterson, MN Dept. of Agriculture

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