MANKATO – GreenSeam is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated State of the Agricultural Ecosystem Report. The release event will take place on National Ag Day, March 24, at the Maverick Innovation Gateway in Mankato, MN.

Previously known as the State of Agriculture Report, the annual study of Minnesota’s food and agricultural businesses has been renamed the State of the Agricultural Ecosystem Report to highlight the interdependence of the wide range of industries that make up the agricultural sector in Minnesota.

Now in its seventh year, the report provides a comprehensive look at Minnesota’s agricultural economy, offering insights that empower businesses, guide policymakers, and inform community leaders. Attendees can expect to learn about trends in business growth, investment, and workforce dynamics, the impacts of rising costs and regulatory changes, and how producers, manufacturers, and service providers are navigating the evolving industry landscape.

The event will feature presentations from:

• Patrice Bailey, Assistant Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Kurt Blomgren, State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency – Minnesota
• Joel Mahon, Regional Outreach Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
• Darin Broton, Executive Director, AgriGrowth
• Holly Callaghan, Economic Development Specialist, GreenSeam

Food and ag businesses, professional service providers, educators, and community leaders from across Minnesota are invited to hear from distinguished leaders and experts on the current state and future of the ag industry in Minnesota.

Event Details

• Date: March 24, 2026
• Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
• Location: Maverick Innovation Gateway | 230 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001

For registration and agenda details, please visit www.greenseam.org/sae

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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.