Cultivate Conference is an agriculture technology conference that convenes innovators to explore technology innovations they’ve created, are currently building, or are searching for in their industry. The conference seeks to energize the AgTech community by showcasing the latest innovation in AgTech and how it solves real world problems faced by the agriculture industry. Take a look at photos from last year's Cultivate Conference!
Goals of the Conference:
- Accelerate innovation in agriculture by exposing work being done in the industry
- Provide a platform for growers to give their feedback on work being done in AgTech
- Create connections between startups, corporations, investors, growers, and universities
- Highlight public-private partnerships in the industry and areas of opportunity
What to Expect:
- Networking Opportunities: The conference will be peppered with plenty of networking opportunities and we will create space for attendees to connect.
- Relevant Content: Conference content will be woven in a narrative format to keep everyone engaged.
- Hybrid: This event will be hybrid so participants can attend in-person or virtually.
- Workshops: There will be workshops and meetings as part of Cultivate.
Content Topics:
- Farm Management
- Farm of the Future
- Traceability
- Sustainability
- Farmer Challenges
Audience:
Those involved in or interested in the agtech industry, including growers, startups, corporations, ecosystem builders, government entities, research institutions, and investors.
Questions?
If you are interested in getting involved, email or call Andrew Jason (andrewj@emergingprairie.com | 218-556-2922)
2022 SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
Midwest Agriculture Summit
Hosted by FMWF Chamber
- Located at Delta by Marriott and Livestream
- Separate Registration Required - REGISTER HERE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Bushel Customer Conference
Hosted by Bushel
- Located at Sanctuary Events Center
- Separate Registration Required - REGISTER HERE
Cybersecurity in Food + Ag Supply Chain
Hosted by Grand Farm
The age of agricultural complacency towards cybersecurity and related threats has been blown away by reality. The ransomware attacks on JBS in 2021 and the new Cooperative and Crystal Valley attack showed that the era of cybersecurity complacency has ended in the ag sector.
As part of Grand Farm’s commitment to lead on topics critical to the future of agriculture, this is a special pre-conference event to the Cultivate Conference, focused on the near and future cyber (and related) threats, mitigation, and responses for the Ag community delivered in straightforward language.
- Located at Prairie Den Cowering + Events
- Separate Registration Required - REGISTER HERE
Bushel + Grand Farm/Cultivate Shindig
- Located at Broadway Square
- Open to Attendees of Cultivate Conference + Bushel Customer Conference
- Join for an evening of connections, music, and fun. The Shindig will feature the band The Cropdusters, food trucks, yard games, refreshing beverages and will be an all-around good time!
THURSDAY, JUNE 30
Cultivate Conference
Coffee + Registration
Welcome
AgTech Investor Q&A
- Moderator: Jake Joraanstad - Bushel
- Larry Page - Lewis and Clark
- Chris Abbott - Conti Ventures
Cultivate Speaker Series
- Dustin Williams - Google
- Duane Bernhardson - KWS
- Garrett Maurer - Intelligent Ag
- Adam Herges - Mosaic
- Michael Lynch and Sofia Andreola - Chonex
- Dr. Greg Lardy - NDSU
Break
Cultivate Speaker Series
- Eric Newell - Stoneridge Software
Startup Pitch Sessions
- Jérôme Boissonneault - Ayos Diagnostics
- Laura Lee - Combyne
- Bart Womack - Eden Grow Systems
- Phil Bax - Smart Agri Labs
- Ken Jackson - VeriGrain
Demystifying Ag Financing
- Moderator: Jason Goux - Compeer
- Troy Andreasen - AgCountry Farm Credit Services
- Gary Sabolik - Barrett Agri, Inc.
Panel: How North Dakota Can Be A Leader in Ag + Energy
- Moderator: Josh Teigen - North Dakota Dept. of Commerce
- Wade Boeshans - Summit Carbon
- Joel Jorgenson - BWR Innovations
- Eric Kresin - CGB Enterprises
- Ryan Thorpe - Tharaldson Ethanol
- Joseph Zimowski - Sapphire Gas
Introduction of Grand Farm's Grower Advisory Panel
- Brian Carroll - Grand Farm
Panel: Farmer’s Final Say
- Moderator: Mick Kjar
- Chris Johnson - C&S Farms
- Verna Kragness
- Adam Spelhaug
Lunch
AgTech Workshops - Session 1
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Carbon Workshop - Located at Sons of NorwayHosted by Nori and Grand FarmThe carbon workshop will explore the unique perspectives of both those buying carbon credits, and those supplying credits. The first 45 minute session will focus on companies purchasing carbon credits, and the second will focus on the growers selling carbon into the market.
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Grower Workshop - Direct Dialogue with Growers - Located at the Prairie DenHosted by Grand Farm's Grower Advisory Board
Join us to connect and communicate directly with the growers. Let’s bridge the gap between Agriculture and Technology by having conversations that are straightforward and meaningful. - Traceability Workshop - Located at Sons of Norway
Hosted by SB&B
The SB&B Foods traceability workshop will focus on the journey of crops throughout the global value chain. The 45-minute session will capture key successes, expose challenges & highlight future solutions in traceability.
AgTech Workshops - Session 2
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Carbon Workshop - Located at Sons of NorwayHosted by Nori and Grand FarmThe carbon workshop will explore the unique perspectives of both those buying carbon credits, and those supplying credits. The first 45 minute session will focus on companies purchasing carbon credits, and the second will focus on the growers selling carbon into the market.
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Grower Workshop - Direct Dialogue with Growers - Located at the Prairie DenHosted by Grand Farm's Grower Advisory Board
Join us to connect and communicate directly with the growers. Let’s bridge the gap between Agriculture and Technology by having conversations that are straightforward and meaningful. - Traceability Workshop - Located at Sons of Norway
Hosted by SB&B
The SB&B Foods traceability workshop will focus on the journey of crops throughout the global value chain. The 45-minute session will capture key successes, expose challenges & highlight future solutions in traceability.
Social Hour + Networking
Sponsored by Nori
2022 SPEAKERS

Geneviève Arsenault-Labrecque, PhD
Co-founder & CEO
AYOS

Chris Abbot
Co-Head
Conti Ventures

Dr. William Aderoldt
Director PMO
Grand Farm

Troy Andreasen
Chief Marketplace Officer
AgCountry Farm Credit Services

Sofía Andreola
CTO
CHONEX

Phil Bax
Co-Founder/Agronomy Science Lead
Smart Agri Labs

Duane Bernhardson
Business Development Manager
KWS

Wade Boeshans
Executive Vice President
Summit Carbon Solutions

Jérôme Boissonneault-Laroche
Co-founder & Finance and Commercial Director
AYOS

Rebekah Carlson
Agriculture Supply Lead
Nori

Jason Goux
Sr Innovation Strategy Consultant
Compeer Financial

Gordon Hanson
Chief Strategy Officer
AgCountry Farm Credit Services

Adam Herges
Mosaic

Ken Jackson
CEO
VeriGrain

Chris Johnson
Owner
C&S Farms

Joel Jorgenson
CEO & President
BWR Innovations

Mick Kjar
NAFB Farm Broadcaster / Host of Farm Talk
Ag News 890

Eric Kresin
General Manager Market Development
CGB Enterprises

Greg Lardy
VP, Agricultural Affairs
North Dakota State University

Laura Lee
Director of Business Development & Partnerships
Combyne Ag

Michael Lynch
Co-founder & CEO
CHONEX

Garrett Maurer
Director of Product
Intelligent Ag

Chase Nelson
Farmer
Nelson Farms

Eric Newell
CEO
Stoneridge Software

Larry Page
Managing Director
Lewis and Clark AgriFood

Scott Sinner
Partner | Supply
SB&B

Josh Teigen
Director of Economic Development & Finance
North Dakota Department of Commerce

Ryan Thorpe
COO
Tharaldson Ethanol

Dustin Williams
Field CTO
Google

Bart Womack
CEO
Eden Grow Systems

Joseph Zimowski
Project Manager
Sapphire Gas Solutions
The morning portion of the Cultivate Conference will take place at Sanctuary Events Center located at 670 4th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.
For lunch you will received a boxed lunch that you can eat at Sanctuary or choose to explore the great open spaces of downtown Fargo for a picnic!
The afternoon workshops will be located at nearby venues:
- Carbon Workshop - Sons of Norway (2 Blocks Away)
- Grower Workshop - The Prairie Den (3 Blocks Away)
- Traceability Workshop - Sons of Norway (2 Blocks Away)
The Cultivate Happy Hour sponsored by Nori will be held at Sidestreet located at 404 4th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.
Limited parking is available in the Sanctuary Events Center parking lot. Additional parking is available in the downtown Fargo area including several parking ramps.
Take a look at this Downtown Community Partnership guide for a listing of additional expereinces.
Wear what is most comfortable for you!
If you are attending virtually, you will receive a link to participate the week of the event in an attendee email from Grand Farm.
If you have further questions about the event, please reach out to Andrew Jason at AndrewJ@EmergingPrairie.com or 218-556-2922.
2022 SPONSORS

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