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

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!