Agribusiness leaders, entrepreneurs
recruited to imagine the future of Missouri agriculture business
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) and University of Missouri College of
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) today announced a series of
Imagine Ag Business sessions Oct. 9-11, 2018. The five sessions will be hosted
in Sikeston, St. Louis, Columbia, Kansas City and Springfield.
“The Department
has taken a bigger and bolder approach to agriculture business development in
the last year,” Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn said. “We are leaning on
our experts in business to show us the specific opportunities and barriers they
see every day. As a farmer, I anticipate hearing that investments in infrastructure
and the future workforce will be key.”
The insight
gathered at these sessions will be used to identify and capitalize on Missouri
agriculture’s business opportunities and eliminate barriers. The ideas and
strategies created will be directly incorporated into MDA’s and CAFNR’s
strategic plans for agriculture business.
“Our College is
excited to align our strategic visions with those of the business community,” Vice
Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert said. “These sessions will build the
foundation needed to spur stronger performance of Missouri’s
agriculturally-related businesses and natural resource industries that will
translate into increased economic growth for Missouri agriculture.”
Director Chinn and
Dean Daubert will set the stage for conversation at each meeting. Jared Spader,
vice president of strategy and business development for AgCall Inc., will
moderate discussion among the agribusiness leaders and entrepreneurs in
attendance.
Upon completion
of the Imagine Ag Business sessions, MDA and CAFNR will form strategic task
forces based on the feedback received.
Registration is free
but required for attendance. Each session will be limited to 50 attendees to
encourage in-depth, meaningful conversation. Registration can be found online by clicking here.
For
more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture, visit Agriculture.Mo.Gov.
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