This article was featured in the March/April 2025 issue of Future Farmer magazine. Read the full issue here!
Agricultural Innovation is a Team Effort
Innovation in agriculture doesn’t happen in a vacuum. From growers in the field to cooperatives managing supply chains, from researchers testing new methods to agribusinesses bringing those solutions to market, every part of the agricultural ecosystem plays a role in shaping the future of the industry.
That’s what AgTech Week is all about.
Each June, the world’s leading minds in agriculture, technology, and innovation converge in Fargo-Moorhead for AgTech Week — a global stage for breakthrough ideas and partnerships that are redefining the industry.
Now entering its third year, AgTech Week 2025 (June 9-13) is set to be the most impactful yet, with:
- 30+ events hosted in the Fargo-Moorhead area by AgTech leaders and innovators.
- 5,000+ attendees from across the world.
- Industry-defining conversations on autonomous equipment, data-driven agriculture, farm management systems, artificial intelligence, and more.
More than just a collection of meetups, AgTech Week is a catalyst for collaboration. Innovative growers voice their insights and dive deeper into their pain points, startups connect with investors, agribusinesses scout emerging technologies, and policymakers engage with industry leaders to drive meaningful change.
Why AgTech Week Matters for the Industry
Every part of agriculture is impacted by technology. Whether you’re a grower, an agribusiness, a cooperative, or a supplier, innovation affects everything from how crops are planted to how grain is marketed to how agronomic decisions are made. At AgTech Week, attendees will explore:
For Farmers & Producers:
- How precision ag and automation are shaping future farm operations.
- The latest research on input efficiency, sustainability, and yield optimization.
- A firsthand look at new tools being tested and validated in the field.
For Agribusinesses & Cooperatives:
- How digital agriculture is transforming grain marketing, logistics, and risk management.
- The role of data-driven decision-making in day-to-day operations.
- What emerging technologies mean for your supply chain, customers, and bottom line.
For Innovators and Industry Leaders:
- How AgTech startups and corporations are bridging the gap between research and real-world application.
- The latest advancements in AI, automation, biologicals, robotics, and more.
- What industry trends mean for the future of agricultural education and workforce development.
Who’s Behind AgTech Week?
AgTech Week is organized by a coalition of local industry leaders working to advance innovation across the ag sector in the Upper Midwest:
- Grand Farm – A neutral, grower-focused innovation ecosystem that brings together startups, researchers, and corporations to test, validate, and commercialize new agriculture technologies.
- Bushel – A leader in digital agriculture, Bushel drives connectivity and efficiency for agribusinesses through data and software solutions.
- Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce – The business backbone of the FM area, ensuring policy discussions, workforce development, and industry partnerships remain at the forefront.
“The future of agriculture isn’t shaped by one group — it’s a collaboration between those who grow, those who build, those who innovate, those who research, those who support through policy, and those who believe and invest. AgTech Week is a designated time where those conversations can happen, collaborations take shape, and ideas turn into action.”
— Andrew Jason, Ecosystem Director of Grand Farm
Coming Up…
A Look at the Flagship Events – Future insights from the Midwest Agriculture Summit, Cultivate, and the Bushel Buddy Seat Conference.
Meet the Cultivate 2025 Speakers – Conversations with leaders shaping the future of AgTech.
How You Can Get Involved and Stay Connected – Where to find key takeaways and insights from AgTech Week, even if you can’t attend.
