AgriForum

In October 2025, GreenSeam partnered with Le Sueur County and the Cities of Le Center, Le Sueur, and Montgomery to conduct Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) visits with nine food and agricultural businesses across northwest Le Sueur County. These one-on-one conversations are a cornerstone of GreenSeam’s work, helping local and regional economic development partners better understand the real-world needs of businesses related to workforce, infrastructure, capital, and market conditions. By listening directly to employers, GreenSeam

Breaking Ground: The Rise of Women in Agribusiness When you think about agribusiness, you might picture a man on a tractor, working in a hog barn or selling seed. It’s time to think again. Today’s agricultural landscape is diverse and dynamic, offering women more opportunities than ever to make their mark. Women have always been vital to agriculture, working on farms and supporting rural communities. But their contributions were often behind the scenes. Today, women