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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Agriculture is a fundamental sector of the Midwestern economy

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Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement.

 Agriculture is a fundamental sector of the Midwestern economy. The Midwest Agriculture Summit will take an in-depth look at key industry facets across multiple states while exploring and discussing agriculture. Together, our communities are leading the industry by creating innovative solutions to address some of the world's largest problems. 

The Midwest Agriculture Summit will highlight local and national ag legislation, ag tech and innovation, and the ag economy including markets, trends and more.

Confirmed speakers include:

-U.S. Senator John Hoeven

-U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach

-Taya Spelhaug, Microsoft & Grand Farm Board Member

-Brian Ingulsrud, Vice President - Agriculture, American Crystal Sugar

Other invited speakers include:

-Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

-U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar

-U.S. Representative Angie Craig

-U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson

-Beth Ford, CEO - Land O' Lakes

Event Agenda:

7:45 a.m. - Doors open

8:05 a.m. - Keynote address

8:50 a.m. - Panel: Strengthening our voice in Washington

9:30 a.m. - Break

9:40 a.m. - Keynote address: Ag markets and economy

10:10 a.m. - Panel: Ag tech and innovation

This event is being cohosted by over 20 chambers across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The event will be held in person with a livestream option. Tickets and sponsorships are available. 

Contact Darren Dunlop below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, and head to our website to get your tickets.

Join us on June 28th for the Midwest Agriculture Summit.

What else is happening this week?

Thank you to our current sponsors:

Gold Sponsor:

-Flint Group

Media Sponsors:

-Ag Week

-Inforum

-KFGO

-MWC Advertising

Silver Sponsor:

-Delta by Marriott

Corporate Sponsor:

-Heartland Trust Company

Original source can be found here.

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