November 8th, 2024
Mankato – Join GreenSeam for our premier event, Rural Forum, which will take place on Thursday, December 5, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN from 4:00 to 8:30 pm. Centered on the theme, Continuous Integration: Supply Chain & Technology in Ag, the Rural Forum will explore the supply chain and technological innovations that are shaping the future of agriculture in southern Minnesota and beyond.
The Rural Forum, presented by Gislason & Hunter LLP, serves as a vital platform for fostering impactful discussions about rural development, ag innovation, and public policy. To reserve your spot at the event, please visit greenseam.org/ruralforum/.
“Our region is positioned to lead in agricultural innovation,” said Sam Ziegler, Director of GreenSeam. “The Rural Forum offers a unique setting to hear directly from renowned industry experts and to cultivate forward-thinking strategies that will benefit our communities, workforce, and ultimately, our region.”
The Rural Forum attracts a diverse audience of food and ag business leaders, community members, students, and public officials. The event will include networking opportunities, dinner, and engaging presentations from industry experts.
Event Speakers
- Keynote Address by Teddy Bekele: Teddy Bekele, Chief Technology Officer at Land O’ Lakes, will deliver this year’s keynote. An industry leader in agricultural technology, Bekele will share insights into the cutting-edge advancements shaping agriculture’s future and the role of technology in the industry.
- Tax Speaker: Olivia McCarthy, Senior Manager at Eide Bailly, will delve into upcoming changes in tax policy and their implications for businesses. She will cover the potential impacts of expiring provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and explore how recent election outcomes could shape federal and state tax policies.
- Legislative Panel: Public officials and policymakers will dive into the tax policies affecting rural communities.
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About GreenSeam
GreenSeam is an economic development organization for food and agriculture in southern MN and northern IA on a mission to elevate this region as the world-class food and agribusiness epicenter. Its work is guided by four focus areas: business attraction & creation, business retention & expansion, talent development & retention, and regional branding & promotion. As a community brand, GreenSeam’s work is made possible by its business and community investors and committee volunteers with a passion to see the food and ag industry continue to prosper and fuel communities.