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From Farm Fresh to Future-Proof: Learn How Tech Drives Operational Efficiency Curious about the intersection of technology and agriculture? Our CIO Forum led by Clifford is planning an enrichment trip that offers a unique opportunity. See firsthand how a Fair Oaks Farms integrates cutting-edge solutions to ensure efficient production, optimize resource management, and gain a competitive edge. Gain valuable insights and network with fellow technology leaders shaping the future of food. Contact me if you're interested in joining this trip, and we'll get you connected to the right people to make it happen! #FarmTech #BusinessInsights #CIOForumTrip #REFForums #CIOLeadership #REFForumsIndiana

“𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲”. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱?🤝 This is 2025 and it’s crucial to define clear, aligned goals in partnerships. I’d love to hear how you’re preparing for collaborations in agriculture this year! At Let's Talk Agriculture Limited, we believe that partnerships are the cornerstone of innovation in agriculture. As I have taken the lead as VP of Strategic Partnerships, my focus is on building collaborations that align with our mission of driving sustainability, technological advancement, and social impact in the industry. If you’re looking to explore how strategic partnerships can accelerate growth and innovation for your agribusiness, let’s connect! Drop me a message or comment below, and let’s create something impactful together. Meanwhile, we have key projects this year that you may want to be a part of. 👉Get involved by sending an email to partnerships@letstalkagriculture.com Cc:sharon@letstalkagriculture.com #AgriculturePartnerships #AgriInnovation #StrategicPartnerships #SustainableAgriculture #LetsTalkAgriculture #AgribusinessGrowth

🌱 We are excited to share highlights from session two of The Regen Reflections Webinar which help September 19th, in collaboration with SAI Platform In this session, we took participants on an inspiring journey into the world of regenerative agriculture. Together, we explored the dynamic and promising landscape of financing regenerative agriculture (RegenAg) and building a compelling business case for these initiatives. Here’s a quick look at the key takeaways from our speakers: 💡 Tailored Strategies for Scaling Margaret Henry shared how PepsiCo is embedding Regen Ag into its global supply chain by engaging diverse stakeholders and achieving early wins. She emphasised the need for translators who can bridge gaps across sectors and foster co-creation of solutions that work for all. 💼 Building the Business Case Catherine McCosker of 3Keel highlighted the importance of aligning internal goals and creating a culture that supports Regen Ag, even when financial returns are delayed. She stressed the need to speak the language of finance and procurement to gain buy-in for long-term success. 🌱 Creative Financing Models Kyle Rudzinski and Tim Crosby discussed innovative funding solutions like blended capital models, combining corporate investments with support from impact investors, philanthropists, and government grants. These models help de-risk RegenAg projects and ensure farmers remain at the center with incentives like long-term contracts and transition support. 🤝 Collaboration is Key Across the board, our speakers echoed the need for cross-sector partnerships. Scaling Regen Ag requires governments, NGOs, and even competitors to work together, leveraging local expertise to tailor practices regionally. Want to be part of this insightful conversation? Stay tuned for updates on our next session, where we will dive deeper into how we can engage farmers in co-creating regenerative agriculture solutions.

📣 We are very pleased to have brought together over 130 SAI Platform and Cool Farm Alliance members for the second session of Regen Reflections last week. 🌱 Participants had the opportunity to hear from thought leaders in the space as we explored the key challenges and strategies for financing regenerative agriculture, as well as how to build strong business cases for such initiatives. External speakers: Margaret Henry shared how PepsiCo integrates regenerative practices across global supply chains by engaging stakeholders, embedding regenerative agriculture into core strategy, and leveraging partnerships with governments and funders. Tailored, region-specific solutions and strong leadership buy-in have been key to their success in scaling regenerative agriculture. Catherine McCosker of 3Keel stressed the importance of using commercial language to engage finance and procurement teams. She highlighted the need for an enabling culture to overcome challenges like delayed financial returns and align cross-functional goals. Kyle Rudzinski of Pollination and Tim Crosby Transformational Investing in Food Systems discussed different financing models, from internal resources to blended capital. They emphasised centering farmers in the process through financial incentives and long-term contracts and highlighted how donor agencies and philanthropic capital play a crucial role in de-risking early-stage projects. 🌍 From the engaging discussions, it is very clear that scaling regenerative agriculture will require cross-sector collaboration, including partnerships with governments, NGOs, and competitors, and that leveraging local data and farmer expertise is critical to adapting regenerative practices to specific regions. 💡 Stay tuned for updates on the next session, where we will focus on the importance of engaging farmers in the co-creation of regenerative agriculture initiatives. Together, we are building momentum towards a regenerative future! #PeoplePoweredAgriculture #RegenerativeAgriculture

Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: From farm fields to policy halls: How 2024 proved sustainable agriculture is our most powerful tool for change! 💚🚜 This year taught me something profound: Agricultural transformation isn't just about crops and cattle - it's about empowering communities and reimagining what's possible. Imagine sitting in a national livestock reform workshop, surrounded by policymakers, and realizing your farm's innovative practices could reshape an entire industry. That was my 2024. Key milestones that redefined my journey: • Contributed critical expertise to national livestock reform initiatives, bridging grassroots innovation with policy development • Maintained Kehinde Farms' operational excellence, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate • Developed groundbreaking High Quality Cassava Peels (HQCP) feed solutions, reducing livestock feed costs by up to 50% • Expanded women's agricultural entrepreneurship through UN and US Consulate programs • Completed AI Career Essentials certification, exploring technology's role in agricultural innovation Three posts that captured our momentum: 1. "Workshop on Scaling HQCP Mash" Innovation is our lifeline: "Are you a livestock farmer and cost of feed is eating hard on your profit?, #HQCP is your best bet to safe cost" https://lnkd.in/dK6YQv37 2. "UN Procurement Qualification" Breaking barriers, one certification at a time: "I am deeply enthusiastic about the invaluable opportunity to participate in this esteemed program" https://lnkd.in/dKz3_cYF 3. "US Consulate Women's Event" Celebrating women who transform industries: "Special thanks to the U.S Consulate for the invite and celebrating women" https://lnkd.in/dFV9TujW 2025 Preview: Our mission remains crystal clear. We're scaling innovative feed solutions, amplifying women's agricultural leadership, and proving that sustainable farming isn't just an industry - it's a movement. To every farmer, entrepreneur, and change-maker: Your vision creates ripples far beyond your immediate field. Keep pushing boundaries. #SustainableAgriculture #WomenInAgriculture #AfricanAgritech #LivestockInnovation #LinkedInRewind #2024Wrapped Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor.studio

For the past 1.5 years, Cindie Christiansen and I have been in stealth mode building Top 50 Farmers — a non-profit project to scale regenerative agriculture by spotlighting the farmers leading the way. We are proud to share that we have secured 80% of the 2-year project budget from The DOEN Foundation , Astanor Ventures, AVINA Stiftung, and The Nest Family Office. We are now preparing to launch in the fall 🙌 This November, Top 50 Farmers will launch an open call nomination to find 50 farmers from across Europe who are applying regenerative principles and demonstrating how agriculture is good business for people and the planet. Why do we need to amplify role models? Because stories are powerful. They provide knowledge, inspiration, and education, influencing generations. It’s also proven that when you have someone that looks like you in a position of power, it makes it that much easier to follow in their footsteps. Through storytelling, ecosystem building, and facilitating conversations along the value chain, we believe that we can win hearts and minds, raise consciousness, and highlight a blueprint for the future of food that is already unfolding all around us. Big thanks to our Advisory Board, Selection Committee, and collaborators for all the love you have already shown in this project. They are heroes and tagged below <3 Want to learn more about Top 50 Farmers? Join our free webinar, which will share more information about how we built the project including fundraising from vision and value aligned partners: https://lnkd.in/ep9gBM-G PS: If you are a foundation or family office funding regenerative projects, we’d love to talk to you. Top 50 Farmers has raised 80% of the total project budget and is looking to close the remaining 20%. Will you be a founding funder? Contact us me or Cindie to learn more.

🌱 The Joy of Watching Growth Happen—Both in Plants and in Business 🌱 As a horticulturist and agribusiness professional, I’ve always been fascinated by the parallels between nurturing plants and growing a business. Just as plants need the right conditions—soil, sunlight, and care—businesses thrive with the right strategies, teamwork, and innovation. Recently, I’ve been focusing on sustainable vegetable farming, consistently achieving a 80% crop yield. It’s a reminder that with the right approach and dedication, we can achieve remarkable results, whether in the field or in the boardroom. In my journey, I’ve also had the privilege of leading teams in both agriculture and service industries. From managing operations in a busy pack house to boosting customer satisfaction in a tech-driven business, the key has always been the same: growth, care, and continuous improvement. Excited to continue learning, growing, and sharing insights with this amazing community. Let’s keep planting seeds for success! 🌾💼 #Horticulture #Agribusiness #Leadership #Sustainability #Growth

Reintroducing the me you've always known! It’s been a while, and I’ve not been as consistent here as I’d like—but I’d love to reconnect and engage with you again! I’m Jennifer Izuchukwu, deeply passionate about agriculture, sustainable innovation, and transforming the agrifood system. Since embarking on this journey in 2023, I’ve discovered the immense value of innovation, resilience, and collaboration. One of my favorite things to do is critical thinking and brainstorming—skills that have helped me gain a deeper understanding of the agricultural value chain. Are you an agripreneur, or do you share a passion for innovation and sustainability in agriculture? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Share them in the comments or connect with me directly—together, we can create a brighter future for the agriculture #growonlinkedinwithgoshen #sustainability #agrifoodinnovation

This week has been a WEEK, and I'm ready for a weekend to process (albeit one full of projects), but I wanted to share four key insights I got from conversations with some very wise humans: 1. We need to stop thinking of our food in terms of just agriculture and behind the farm gate, but as a food system. The balance of consumer value is added in the last few kilometres, so how can we capture that earlier? What are the social and environmental impacts of the decisions we make? 2. Management of wild game in Aotearoa is a wicked problem, intersecting with biodiversity, biosecurity, food security, traditional food gathering values, export capital, environmental sustainability, etc. Let's start bringing pan-sector solutions to the table, instead of passing on accountability. 3. The AGMARDT (The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust) Common Ground report is an excellent conversation starter on creating an agrifood system we are proud of. Let's talk not just about what this WILL look like, but about what it COULD and SHOULD look like. What factors can we control and influence? 4. Leadership is not an appointment, but a state of mind and a habit of behaviour. What can you do to pull more seats to the table and increase the diversity of perspectives there? The more we know, the better equipped we are to tackle current issues and future-proof our communities. Photo: sheep near a trig point, because I feel like we are so close, but so short-sighted in how we are tackling some of our big challenges and opportunities. That, and the ocean is a calming force for this currently landlocked human. --- P.S. Do you have a view on leadership development in Aotearoa's agrifood ecosystem? Share your thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/g3mZf4kE #foodandfibre #primaryindustries #agribusiness #agrigood #foodsystem

The agricultural sector is at a critical crossroads, requiring businesses to balance increasing productivity demands with sustainable practices, all while navigating highly competitive and dynamic markets. My goal is to serve as a strategic partner, helping organizations overcome these challenges through innovative, tailored, and sustainable solutions. With over a decade of experience in agronomy, development and business strategy, I bring a comprehensive vision that combines technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a results-oriented approach. How can I help you? 1. Optimizing Agricultural Productivity: I develop tailored strategies to maximize efficiency and yields, customized to meet the specific needs of each operation. 2. Integrating Sustainability and Profitability: I work with companies to implement innovations that deliver long-term positive impact while ensuring profitable business growth. 3. Strengthening Teams and Leadership: I design and facilitate training and mentorship programs that promote leadership development, operational excellence, and organizational cohesion. What Sets Me Apart Throughout my career, I have collaborated with agricultural companies, cooperatives, governments, and international organizations, leading transformative projects in innovation, sustainability, and process optimization. This practical and strategic approach enables me to deliver solutions tailored to the most complex challenges in the sector. If your organization is looking to innovate, optimize processes, and advance toward a more sustainable and competitive business model, I would be delighted to collaborate with you. Let’s connect and build a more productive and sustainable future together. 📩 Email: jesusramonalvarezdiaz@gmail.com 📱 WhatsApp: +53-55452415 I look forward to hearing from you! #Agriculture #Sustainability #Innovation #Agribusiness #Productivity #LeadershipDevelopment #SustainableFarming #StrategicPlanning #AgriculturalSolutions #BusinessStrategy #TeamDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #Agronomy #ProcessOptimization #FutureOfFarming