North Dakota Farmers Union is excited to host the fourth annual Evolution Ag Summit! This one-day event will link soil to supper and help participants understand the changing landscape of food knowledge and consumption. Speakers will address how food production, processing and supply chains are adapting to the growing demand for transparency and information on where our food comes from.
A block of hotel rooms have been reserved at the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites (930 25th St. SW) in Jamestown. The block is open until Feb. 16. Room rate is $94 plus tax. Click here to book a room.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lesley Kelly, High Heels and Canola Fields
Lesley is a social media personality, motivational speaker, podcast host, blogger, creator of a snack food company, co-founder of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, creator of High Heels and Canola Fields and a mother of two. High Heels and Canola Fields was established in 2015 and has been growing ever since. It is an established brand within agriculture. Her content revolves around stories about food, farming, family, mental health and agriculture trends and topics that impact farmers and the industry.
Navigating the Modern Food Value Chain
Dr. Valerie Kilders
Agricultural Economics Professor
Purdue University
Decommoditizing the Supply Chain:
Capturing Value Through Differentiation
Eric Bartsch
Global Food Ingredients Division Head
AGT Foods USA
David Boehm
Director
Northern Crops Institute
Robert Maddock
Technical Assistance Officer
American Meat Science Association
Policy on the Plate: MAHA’s Impact from Farm to Shelf
Gregory Jaffe
President
Jaffe Policy Consulting
Consumer Connection: Trust, Health & Affordability
Ashley Bruner
Entrepreneur
Dakota Angus, LLC
Sean McBride
Founder
DSM Strategic Communications
Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak
President & CEO
Int’l Food Information Council
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