Fargo, N.D. – The Ag Innovation Corridor, a collaboration of over 100 agricultural听 companies is set to promote Fargo and its surrounding region as a global epicenter for ag听 technology & innovation.听
Branded as the Ag Innovation Corridor, the effort will focus on bringing exposure to the region that听 results in the attracting new ag businesses, whether they are existing companies expanding,听 relocating or start-ups. The Corridor will also work to attract and grow the region鈥檚 workforce, in听 addition to securing venture capital and facilitating partnerships for the Corridor.听听
The effort celebrates a rich heritage of agricultural innovations from historic Bonanza Farms to听 Three Sisters Planting in our tribal nations to new modern breakthroughs we see today. The region听 has been a cradle of ag innovation breakthroughs, such as the invention of the skid steer loader by听 Bobcat, Steiger Tractor (now part of CNH), Microsoft innovative ag related accounting package and听 countless innovations at North Dakota State University. Today, the legacy is carried forward by听 companies like Bushel, John Deere Electronic Solutions, Appareo (now part of AGCO), and over 15听 recent start-ups that are transforming the industry.听
The future of agriculture in the region is exceptionally promising. A robust entrepreneurial base, the听 visionary Grand Farm project, building a campus where growers, industry professionals, and听 educators will collaborate to deliver innovative solutions and The Dakota Smart Farm a future living听 laboratory to develop and refine technologies that optimize crop production, resource utilization听 and overall farm management.听听
Barry Batcheller, a local entrepreneur, and founder of Appareo Systems recently commented on听 our future in ag innovation, 鈥淭he culture and accomplishments in the agricultural arena for this听 area has an amazing history, but what is happening here today is an explosion of ideas that will听 have a substantial impact on ag and food production.鈥澨
鈥淭elling our story through this initiative will play an important role in helping reach our goal of听 increasing the workforce and attracting investments in agriculture 鈥渟aid Ryan Aasheim, Chief 听Business Development Officer. 听
The Ag Innovation Corridor is not just a branding effort; it’s a commitment to advancing agriculture听 through a blend of heritage and cutting-edge technology, solidifying Fargo and its neighbors as the听 heart of global ag innovation.听
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