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Cultivate Conference brings together a diverse community of experts, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and growers to share their knowledge and experiences, create feedback loops and explore the exciting possibilities of technology in agriculture. Explore the dynamic intersection of technology and agriculture, where we emphasize bringing valuable grower feedback into the industry and create an impact on AgTech advancements. Join us to learn about cutting-edge solutions, connect with industry leaders, and discover opportunities to drive innovation in agribusiness.
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.
Workshops
There will be workshops and meetings as part of Cultivate.
Audience
Those involved in or interested in the agriculture technology industry, including growers, startups, corporations, ecosystem builders, government entities, research institutions, and investors.
Embark on a journey of innovation where cutting-edge technologies redefine the future of farming. Explore groundbreaking advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and precision agriculture revolutionizing the way we cultivate crops and manage resources. Engage with industry pioneers, researchers, and entrepreneurs to uncover emerging trends, exchange insights, and envision the next wave of transformative solutions shaping the agricultural landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of agricultural innovation, driving sustainability, efficiency, and resilience in farming practices for generations to come.
Growers converge to share their pressing issues and envision solutions with the wider community. They will articulate their hurdles in real-time, prompting insightful discussions and ideation among peers and industry experts. This session serves as a platform for growers to voice their needs, fostering collaboration and sparking innovative ideas to address challenges in agriculture. Be part of this vital exchange, bridging the gap between growers and the AgTech industry to drive meaningful advancements in agricultural technology.
Founders delve into the intricacies of developing successful pilots with growers and researchers. Discover strategies for maximizing pilot outcomes and transforming them into compelling sales tools, all while gaining insights directly from growers and investors in dedicated feedback sessions. Engage in collaborative discussions and workshops to refine your approach, network with industry peers, and unlock opportunities to propel your startup to new heights in the agricultural landscape.
June 13, 2024
Armory Event Center Moorhead, Minnesota
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
CEO, Pivot Bio
Executive Vice President, Enterprise Transformation and Chief Information Officer, CHS
CEO, Farm Credit Services of America
Founder/CEO, Agency 29
Chief Production Officer, Black Gold Farms
Deep Valley
Director of Origination, ADM
Farm News Director, Ag News 890
Owner, FLOLO Farm
CEO, Doubting Thomas Farms
Founder, Appareo
President/CEO, FarmQA and Amity Technology
Vice President Strategic Initiatives, Microsoft
Vice President of Global Innovation, Bobcat
Chief Product Officer, VisorPRO
Managing Director, Purdue DIAL Ventures
Principal, Lewis and Clark AgriFood
Co-Founder/CSO, ClearLeaf
Co-Founder and CEO, Crop Diagnostix
President, Bactelife
Founder, CEO and Director, Susterre
CEO, Earnest Agriculture
Associate, Lewis and Clark AgriFood
Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Crop Diagnostix
Technical Services Manager, Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health
Executive Director, North Dakota Trade Office
Great Plains Greens
Chair, North Dakota State University Computer Science Department
Program Manager of Startups, Grand Farm
Senior Program Manager of Field Operations, Grand Farm
Red River Harvest Co-op
Turkey Road Farm Products
Extension Specialist and Program Director Rural Leadership North Dakota, North Dakota State University
Facility Manager of the Beef Cattle Research Center, North Dakota State University
Cultivate is part of AgTech Week. It’s where leaders come together in Fargo-Moorhead for agriculture and AgTech-based events with local growers and the organizations that help them thrive. Programs and activities will bring together the AgTech industry including startups and established organizations, growers, policymakers, educational groups (K-12 and academia) and investors to accelerate adoption of technology and create private-public partnerships.
Our goal is to get 50+ events hosted throughout the week from different groups. Events include customer events, farm tours, technology/product showcases, happy hours, investor and reverse pitch sessions and policymaker meetups with entrepreneurs. By getting the community to rally, we know that we are stronger together and showcase our wonderful community. It is free to host events throughout the week, and Grand Farm will promote all events, but organizations must cover their own costs.
Monday, June 10: Grand Farm Innovation Shop Grand Opening – 3729 153rd Ave SE Wheatland, ND 58079
Tuesday, June 11: Morning: Midwest Ag Summit – Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce – Red River Valley Fairgrounds
Wednesday, June 12: 8:00 to 9:30 AM – StartupBrew – Emerging Prairie
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Bushel Buddy Seat Conference – Bushel – Brewhalla
1:30 to 3:30 PM Grand Farm Field Day: Innovation Campus with a networking social from 3:30 to 4:30 PM
4:00 to 5:30 pm – Startup-Investor Meetup – Grand Farm/Emerging Prairie
6:00 to 10:00 PM – Joint Shindig- Bushel & Grand Farm
Thursday, June 13:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Cultivate Conference – Armory Events Center
Friday, June 14:
All day: EduConnect – Grand Farm
If you are interested in getting involved, email or call Andrew Jason (AndrewJ@GrandFarm.com | 218-556-2922)
Media inquiries can be directed to Grand Farm Chief of Staff Matt Wendel (MattW@GrandFarm.com | 701-840-8769
Grand Farm, powered by Emerging Prairie, is a network of growers, technologists, corporations, startups, educators, policymakers, and investors working together to solve problems in agriculture with applied technology.
The Grand Farm initiative accelerates research and innovation in technology for the farm of the future.
Grand Farm does not take ownership or a vested interest in partners’ intellectual property and refrains from making decisions on IP developed as part of contracts with other organizations.