Sustainable Agriculture Summit

We hope everyone had a safe journey home from the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit. It was wonderful to see all of you in Minneapolis, MN! Please remember to mark down the dates for next year, and we look forward to seeing you on November 19-20, 2025, in Anaheim, CA! #sustainability #agriculture #events #anaheimca #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2025

Over the past two days, the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit united farmers, suppliers, processors, brands, academia, conservation organizations, and the public sector. Together, we explored actionable insights from world-class experts, real-world perspectives from farmers and ranchers, interactive breakout sessions, and invaluable networking opportunities. With over 1,000 registrants (a record!) in Minneapolis, MN, Summit partners are grateful for your engagement in advancing these critical conversations. Enjoy highlights from day two, and mark your calendars for Anaheim, CA, November 19-20, 2025—we can’t wait to see you there! #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024 #SustAg2025 #anaheimca

Join us at 1:05 PM for the final Main Stage session of the Summit, where we will have a panel session discussing what the NOW generation of leaders brings to sustainability, learn from Closing Keynote Speaker, Rohit Bhargava (@rohitbhargava), and hear closing remarks from Jack Scott, Vice President of Sustainable Sourcing at Nestle Purina PetCare and Field to Market Board Chair, and Charles Krause, Minnesota Dairy Farmer & First Vice Chair, United Dairy Industry Association. You won't want to miss it! Ryan Locke, National President-Elect of MANRRS (MANRRS), will lead a discussion among collegiate students about their perspectives on sustainable agriculture and the role they believe they play within it, as well as the support they need from you. • Malique Fowler, Student & AFA Student Advisor, Ag Future of America (Agriculture Future of America) • Macie McPeak, Student & AFA Student Advisor, Ag Future of America • Maia Woodard, Student, MANRRS #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024

At 9:30 AM, seize one of your final opportunities to connect with colleagues and exhibitors in the Networking Hall. After the break, concurrent breakout sessions kick off at 10 AM, featuring insights across the entire food and agriculture value chain. For detailed session descriptions, be sure to check the conference app. Lunch will be served at 11:45 AM in the Networking Hall. #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024

We can't wait to see you for the first Main Stage session of the day at 8:00 AM! Dr. Wayne Honeycutt, President and CEO of Soil Health Institute (Soil Health Institute), will moderate the panel "Health Soils. Healthy Planet." The panel will discuss the latest soil health research and how understanding the various impacts of soil health practices can help farmers and ranchers make more informed soil health management decisions for their operations. • Dr. Jessica Chiartas, President & Lead Scientist, RegenScore (RegenScore) • Levi Lyle, Iowa Farmer • Dr. Kalyn Taylor, Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS Rangeland Resouces & Systems Research Unit (US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)) Lauren Brey, Managing Director of Farmers for Sustainable Food (Farmers for Sustainable Food), will lead the discussion for the final Producers Voices panel, which will feature a Spotlight on Data and Reporting. Farmers from across commodity sectors will share insights, challenges, and concerns from their own experiences responding to supply chain reporting requests and discuss what downstream support could make the process less daunting. • Danielle Ballard, Pest Control Manager and Sustainability Coordinator, Bullseye Farms of Woodland (Bullseye Farms) • Don Schiefelbein, Minnesota Rancher, Schiefelbein Farms & Past President, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (National Cattlemen's Beef Association) #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024

Day 2 kicks off at 6:30 AM with Breakfast, Registration, and the Networking Hall! What was your favorite moment or biggest takeaway from Day 1? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you! #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024

It was a great first day at the Summit! Over 1000 attendees joined us in a snowy Minneapolis, MN, to celebrate a decade of collaboration by exploring the past, present, and, most importantly, the future of sustainable agriculture. We wanted to share a few highlights from this record-setting day. A big thanks to our partners, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and everyone who attended today - we'll see you tomorrow! #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024

End the first day of the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit on a high note at the 10th Anniversary Celebration Reception in the Networking Hall at 5:30 PM! Connect with colleagues, partners, and new friends. We can’t wait to celebrate with you—see you there! #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsor, McDonald's for its support of the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit. Learn about how McDonald’s is helping drive climate action toward more resilient food systems for the future and how they are helping protect natural resources and the communities that rely on them at https://lnkd.in/ea84mmZW. #sustainable #agriculture #summit #sponsor #SustAg2024

Join us for the Closing General Session at 3:45 PM! You won't want to miss these panels: Sara Wyant, Founder and Publisher of Agri-Pulse (Agri-Pulse Communications), will moderate the panel discussion, which will explore how food and beverage companies can work with their suppliers to address many of the sticking points that pose barriers to the wide-scale adoption of sustainable practices. • Paul Myer, CEO, Athian, Inc. (Athian) • Andrew Utterback, Director, Global Sustainable Sourcing, Ingredion Inc. (Ingredion Incorporated) • Jay Watson, Director, Regenerative Agriculture, General Mills • Mike Williams, Owner/Rancher, Diamond W Cattle Company The first of two highly anticipated Producers Voices panels, moderated by Lee Briese, Independent Crop Consultant, Centrol Ag Consulting, will discuss where they already find support, what resources they feel are missing, and how the value chain can bolster existing or develop new systems that provide clarity and advance sustainability approaches. • Bill Knapke, Environmental Manager, Cooper Farms (Cooper Farms) • Lynn Boadwine, President, Boadwine Farms Inc. • Bob Walker, Tennessee Farmer, Walker Farms, Field to Market - Farmer of the Year Wrap up the day by joining Summit Partner members as they reflect on a decade of hosting the premier sustainability event of the year! • Alex Peterson, Missouri Dairy Farmer, Peterson Dairy, and Chair, United Dairy Industry Association • Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, President, Field to Market (Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture) • Ryan Locke, National President-Elect, MANRRS (MANRRS) • Ryan Bennett, Executive Director, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE)) • Jeana Cadby, Director, Environmental & Climate, Western Growers Association • Paul Bredwell, Executive Vice President, Regulatory Programs, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (U.S. Poultry & Egg Association) • Samantha Werth, Executive Director, U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB)) • Sara Wyant, Founder and Publisher, Agri-Pulse Communications Inc. #sustainability #agriculture #events #minneapolismn #sustagsummit #sustainableagsummit #SustAg2024