Managing Director @FARMIllinois and Farmer @StromFamilyFarm. Interested in food, ag, tech, sustainability, geopolitics and how it all relates. Views are my own.
Listening to @Rick_Bayless share the work of his foundation @FronteraFoods and the genesis of the idea for supporting local farmers to supply restaurants with fresh, tasty. exquisite product. They've supported over 200 farm families. Such an inspirational story and mission.
Good morning, we’re thrilled to be getting started with the @OnRampAg conference @StateFarmCenter welcoming hundreds of visitors: investors, startups, corporate partners. Today we are painting the Hall green with agriculture and hopefully investments in AgTech. Thanks @gener8tor
During unprecedented times, let's seize the moment to catalyze change. For ILAFA, we see a silver lining opportunity to create a stronger, more resilient food system in Illinois post-COVID. It will require #changemakers coming together to #connect, #collaborate, and #innovate.
Our Op-Ed today in @CrainsChicago calling for "radical collaboration" in Illinois' agri-food sector in the face of Covid-19 stresses. https://t.co/1QPsZtMxLp
I'm looking for a stellar project director - workforce to join the IL Agri-Food Alliance. Person will lead a statewide effort focused on building an agri-food talent pipeline for the future. See details and application process @ https://t.co/MEI6NWjWcT #hiring#jobs#jobsearch
Enjoying @agtechnexus looking at the future of food and agtech. Hint, it's now! Look forward to taking stage tomorrow to showcase thoughts on integrating it all together via #transformativecollaboration
Trying to change consumer behavior through traditional approaches is a failed strategy. We need technological approaches that provide alternative, sustainable solutions. @ImpossibleFoods aims to replace meat with alternative protein by 2035, says CEO Pat Brown @EATforum
Thanks to @EATforum for inviting me and @FARMIllinois to participate in global food systems dialogue that will transform the future food. Excited to bring gained insight and ideas back to Illinois' agri-food system for review and implementation.
Exciting progress in 2018 #FarmBill for next generation of agri-food leaders. Wins for local/organic food, beginning farmers, conservation, and farmland protection. @YoungFarmers https://t.co/Fc0UsPAHZr
.@TheHatcheryChi's CEO Natalie Shmulik @_DAAHA's #EveningWithInnovators on the brand of Gen Z, the age of personalization, and how The Hatchery is engaging and nurturing emerging entrepreneurs and their latest food trend innovations
Advancing "seed to soul" and the intersect between ag, food, and health is integral to having a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient future and global society @ACESDeanKidwell @_DAAHA#EveningWithInnovators
#HORIZON21c is excited to announce a few of the amazing featured participants joining us November 6-7 to bring unique insight to the theme of The New and Future Consumer: Sanjeev Krishnan, Linda Mallers, and Ronald Meeusen. #farms#Agritech
REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/T5MCJeCgdY
It’s nearly upon us, the #HORIZON 21C Summit will bring together influencers, thought leaders, and industry heads to examine dynamic issues facing the Agri-food industry. Be a part of the conversation and share your voice. #farms#agriculture#datascience#foodsupply#supplychain
The challenges Agri-food supply chains face in the 21st century aren’t straightforward. They’re complex systems shaped by interconnected forces, trends, and developments. #Horizon21c summit will bring together thought-provoking influencers and industry leaders. Will you be there?