Monday, August 19, 2013

Farmers Entrepreneur Panel Discussion

Farmers Entrepreneur Panel Discussion
CALS Students,
Do you have a desire to return to the family farm or start your own farm after graduation? Want to gain an understanding of how you can add value and diversity back to that operation? With the current industry trends and projections, there are many opportunities for growth and we would like to show you how.
Iowa State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Farmer Entrepreneur Panel Discussion showcasing successful farm operators, agricultural business owners, and their spouses from across Iowa. This event is sponsored by Nancy Pellett and the Iowa Farm Bureau.
The Farmer Entrepreneur Panel Discussion will bring together a variety of farm owners/operators and students to create a unique dialogue regarding the future of production agriculture, the opportunities for value creation and innovation in operations, and the family dynamic that is so important in Midwest farming.
Guest entrepreneur panelists will include: Gary Kunde & Wes – generational farm without direct family succession; Ryan Augustine – new diversified producer & entrepreneur; Nathan Katzer – Iowa Farm Bureau, Farm Business Development Manager; April Hemmes – diversified producer, founder of Iowa Women in Agriculture; Matt Danner – Templeton Family Farms.

When: Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00pm
Where: Sun Room, Memorial Union

The panel discussion will begin with a tapas reception for students and entrepreneurs beginning at 6:00pm and a structured panel discussion to follow. Registration is FREE to students, however limited registration is available. Students may register by emailing Carly Cummings (carlyc@iastate.edu). Registration deadline is September 11th at 4:00pm. 

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