UPCOMING EVENTS
Grand Farm Innovation Shop Grand Opening
Join us as we kick off AgTech Week with the grand opening of the Grand Farm Innovation Shop. The Innovation Shop is the first building constructed as part of the Innovation Campus located just west of Casselton, North Dakota. More details on the event to come.
Midwest Agriculture Summit
HOSTED BY THE FMWF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Midwest Agriculture Summit will take an in-depth look at key industry facets across multiple states to explore and discuss innovation, leading technologies, regulations, equipment development, trends and challenges, the ag economy, and much more.
The Midwest Council Ag Forum
The goal of this event is to highlight the Midwest Council on Agriculture and raise awareness of the work we have been doing on behalf of agriculture in Washington DC, and our successful efforts to fund a Midwest agriculture policy center.
Bushel Buddy Seat Conference
Welcome to the Bushel Buddy Seat – where learning meets laughter! Buckle up for this educational ride with fellow grain businesses and ag retailers. Discover ways to strengthen relationships with their growers and spark ideas for how to take on some of the challenges facing agribusinesses today.
The Buddy Seat brings together a series of webinars and an annual conference we’re here to spill the beans, swap stories, and pass on wisdom in the true buddy seat spirit – because knowledge is best shared when you’re riding together!
Cybersecurity In Food and Ag Supply Chain Event
HOSTED BY GRAND FARM
Our food and ag supply chain is a globally important asset and needs to be treated and protected with the urgency and importance it deserves. As cybersecurity attacks on leading ag supplies over the last several years have proven, it’s at a constant risk of being attacked by bad actors.
Join experts from industry, government and academia as we discuss how this crucial infrastructure needs to be protected. Join us as we focus on near and future cyber (and related) threats, mitigation, and responses for the Ag community delivered in straightforward language. Finally, learn how North Dakota is leading the way in cybersecurity education, infrastructure and industry collaboration.
Stay tuned for the agenda.
StartupBREW Fargo
HOSTED BY EMERGING PRAIRIE
StartupBREW Fargo is a weekly event held at Drekker Brewing Company and Brewhalla on Wednesday mornings from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM. This event's mission is to learn, support, and inspire. This morning meetup is for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members alike to come together and explore the entrepreneurial journey.
This event is built on the notion that entrepreneurs do better when they have access to each other and the greater community that supports them. Entrepreneurship is energized over brews - coffee, tea, beer or others. Connection over coffee has been at the center of energizing our community, which is where the name StartupBREW came from.
At the core, this event will place an emphasis on connection in the program by limiting individual speaking time and increasing conversation. This is practiced through Coffee Club, a time to connect before the event, as well as a 20-minute Q+A session with the audience towards the end of the program.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM - Coffee Club (time to drink coffee and connect)
8:30 AM - Program Begins
9:15 AM - Program Ends
Groundbreaking of the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory & Dedication of the Peltier Complex
Hosted by NDSU Foundation.
Events will begin at the future site of the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory and end at the Peltier Complex. Please park in the FA lot. Transportation will be provided to the groundbreaking ceremony. Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning, and a full lunch will be provided beginning at 12:30 pm. Tours of the Peltier Complex will be provided from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
Grand Farm Field Day
Grand Farm Field Days are a chance for growers, companies, start-ups and the community to share knowledge on agriculture technology and best practices from seed to soil and harvesting.
The Field Day program goes from 1:30 to 3:30 PM and there will be a networking social event from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
Startup/Investor Meetup
Emerging Prairie’s Startup/Investor meetup is an event where local startup founders and investors gather over happy hour to connect and network. It provides a relaxed setting for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, discuss business plans, and build relationships with potential investors. The meetup aims to create a supportive community within the local startup ecosystem, fostering collaboration and sharing insights. It's not just about seeking funding but also about forming connections, discovering opportunities, and strengthening the entrepreneurial community.
AgTech Week Shindig
Join us for the ultimate celebration of innovation in agriculture technology at our annual shindig, hosted by Grand Farm, Bushel, and the FMWF Chamber of Commerce. This Wednesday night shindig will be a lively gathering in downtown Fargo from 6 - 10 pm, uniting attendees from Bushel’s Buddy Seat conference, Grand Farm’s Cultivate conference, and FMWF Chamber of Commerce’s Midwest Ag Summit for a night of fun and networking. Don't miss the chance to mingle with like-minded innovators, share ideas, and cultivate the future of agriculture. It's the ultimate convergence of knowledge and celebration in the heart of our community!
EduConnect
Connect educators with professionals representing careers in agriculture, food, science, and technology in the region. This event is held during the Cultivate Conference.
Cultivate Conference
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.