Ag Ventures Alliance

This month, we’re celebrating someone extra special to Ag Ventures Alliance. 💚

For 15 years, Cathy has been the person behind so much of what keeps Ag Ventures Alliance moving. She keeps the office running, the phones answered, the emails responded to, and is somehow always the one who remembers everyone else’s special occasions.

As our Office Manager & HR Specialist, Cathy has spent the last 15 years taking care of the details — and, more importantly, taking care of the people around her.

And this year, her work anniversary comes with an extra-special reason to celebrate: Cathy has officially completed ALL of her cancer treatments! 🎗️💚

So after 15 years of Cathy making sure everyone else feels remembered, appreciated, and celebrated, we think it’s time to return the favor.

Help us show Cathy the love she deserves as we celebrate 15 incredible years with Ag Ventures Alliance and an even more incredible milestone.

Congratulations, Cathy! We are so grateful for you. 💚

🚜 Farmers — mark your calendars!

Join Trust In Food on Tuesday, August 11 for a full day focused on Developing Sustainable Fuels Markets Through Conservation and the growing low-carbon intensity opportunity for corn.

Hosted by our very own Loran & Brenda Steinlage, the day will bring together practical information, discussion, and live demonstrations covering sustainable fuel markets, carbon intensity scoring, nitrogen management, conservation programs, producer roundtables, and in-field demonstrations.

📅 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 12517 220th St | West Union, Iowa
🍴 Lunch provided

🎉 Happy Birthday to Ag Ventures Alliance Board Member, Dave Nelson! 🎉

Dave embodies the true spirit of Ag Ventures Alliance through his passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to supporting agriculture and innovation. We're grateful for the energy and perspective he brings to our board and the positive impact he makes on those around him.

Happy Birthday, Dave! We hope your day is as exceptional as you are. 🎂🎈

Spots are filling up for our August 11 Iowa Growers Event at FLOLO Farms.
Developing Sustainable Fuels Markets through Conservation: The Low Carbon Intensity Opportunity for Corn will bring together producers, technical experts and industry partners for a practical look at sustainable fuels markets, nitrogen management, carbon intensity scoring, soil health and conservation practices in the field.

The day will include sessions with Farm Journal / Trust In Food, BASF Agricultural Solutions, POET, Iowa State University, Nutrien Ag Solutions, FLOLO Farms, Green Cover Seed, Syngenta, Clean Fuels Alliance America, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action and other partners.

If you’re a corn producer in the region and want to better understand what low carbon intensity opportunities could mean at the farm level, now is a good time to register.

Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04nCFDq0

One more week until the National Strip-Till Conference! It's not too late to register and use code "ETS" to save 15%. -TillFarmer
Register using the link: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05TWdX0

Webinar: Farmer Training Overview - Rodale Institute This webinar is an overview of the Rodale Institute Farmer Training (RIFT) and the Veteran Farmer Training Program (VFTP) programs at the Rodale

The GROW Community Innovation Awards are now accepting applications.

The awards support locally driven projects that connect agriculture, technology, education and workforce development. A total of $50,000 is available statewide, with awards of up to $7,500 per project.

Eligible projects may advance:

• AgTech Education & Workforce Preparation
• Applied Learning & Industry Partnerships
• Workforce-Ready Communities
• AgTech Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Knowledge Sharing

Applications are open July 22 through September 4, 2026, with award notifications planned for September 15.

Learn more and apply:
https://farmsfeedstheworld.com/grow-community-innovation-awards/

The GROW Community Innovation Awards are made possible through the NSF AgTech Engine in collaboration with the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber, which coordinates the application, award and reimbursement process.

Register today for this year's Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference! Join us in celebrating 20 years! “Resilience, Innovation, and Heart in Every Field” is the theme of the 2026 Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference set for August 6 at the FFA Enrichment Center. www.iowawomeninag.org Register by Aug. 3 for the earlybird fee of $75.

Be sure to register for the pre-conference tour on August 5 hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach Ag Management and Leadership. The tour costs $40. Learn more about the tour: https://iowawomeninag.org/pre-conference-tour/

Save The Date! Farms to Table 2026 🌾🥗

🗓️: September 8th, 2026
📍: Eclipse Event Center, Bismarck, ND
⏰ : 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

North Dakota Tribal College System