Events
Upcoming Events
2023 Rural Forum
November 30, 2023
Save the Date! The 40th annual Rural Forum will be on Thursday, November 30, 2023. This premium event connects public leaders and a wide range of attendees from the agricultural sector, such as producers, manufacturers, educators, researchers, and more. Rural Forum presents a great opportunity for conversations about key issues facing the rural economy, as well as brainstorming potential solutions.
PAST EVENTS
2023 Celebration of Ag
Thank you to all of our investors, sponsors, speakers, and attendees who joined us for the 4th annual Celebration of Ag at ISG Field! It was a night filled with networking, baseball, and celebrating our region and investors. We can’t wait to see you there next year!
Get to Know the GreenSeam
Get to Know the GreenSeam took place at Schell’s Brewery on May 9th, 2023. This event provided the opportunity to tour Schell’s Brewery, hear business presentations from select local companies, and to network with GreenSeam board members, partners, and other community leaders.
2022 Rural Forum
The 39th annual Rural Forum was on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. This premium event connects public leaders and a wide range of attendees from the agricultural sector, such as producers, manufacturers, educators, researchers, and more. Rural Forum presents a great opportunity for conversations about key issues facing the rural economy, as well as brainstorming potential solutions.
Global Workforce Opportunities #3
On October 6th, 2022, GreenSeam brought together business, community, and educational leaders from across the region to learn about the challenges and opportunities when incorporating and accommodating international students and graduates into their organizations.
Board Meeting at AGCO
Investors, community leaders and businesses who are interested in what our board and committee members are doing, went to AGCO on May 10th to tour the facility, enjoy a social hour with the GreenSeam board members and learned about all that GreenSeam has in its sights.
Board Meeting & Tours at Kahler Automation
Investors, community leaders and businesses who are interested in what our board and committee members are doing, went to Fairmont on September 13th. The group went on a bus tour that visited surrounding businesses that included, Advanced Drainage Systems, CHS Soybean Processing, Rosen Diversified, Devenish Nutrition and ended back at Kahler Automation. From there, a GreenSeam update was given from Director, Sam Ziegler and board chair, Gary Koch. The evening ended with a walking tour of Kahler Automation and networking with GreenSeam board members, partners, and other community leaders.
Global Workforce Opportunities #2
On April 6, 2022, GreenSeam brought together business and community leaders from across the region to learn about the challenges and opportunities when incorporating and accommodating a global workforce. Thank you to everyone who participated in these important conversations!
Global Workforce Opportunities
On October 20, 2021, GreenSeam brought together business and community leaders from across the region to learn about the challenges and opportunities when incorporating and accommodating a global workforce. Thank you to everyone who participated in these important conversations!
2022 Celebration of Ag
Thank you to everyone who helped make the third annual Celebration of Ag event a success! Folks from all around gathered at ISG Field to network with key ag leaders, hear updates from our panel of speakers and connect with GreenSeam leadership. See you next year!
2021 State of Ag Report Launch
The State of Ag Report, a result of a comprehensive survey of Minnesota’s agribusiness and related industries and a series of focus groups, was launched on National Ag Day, March 22, 2022 at an event at Farmamerica. The report reveals the perceptions and opinions on the economy and other major issues impacting businesses in the agriculture industry and places an emphasis on education, as well as talent attraction and retention.
The 38th Rural Forum
The 38th annual Rural Forum was held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. This premium event connects public leaders and a wide range of attendees from the agricultural sector, such as producers, manufacturers, educators, researches, and more. Rural Forum presents a great opportunity for conversations about key issues facing the rural economy, as well as brainstorming potential solutions.