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🌱 Celebrating Sustainable Growth in the Kansas State University Master of Agribusiness Program! 🌱 As I reflect on the past year, it’s inspiring to witness the remarkable progress made by my fellow classmates in the Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program at Kansas State University. 🎓🌾 When I started my classes last January, I was told by several fellow classmates my job was "meaningless", "didn't believe in it", and "didn't understand the value". Flash forward to this past week, we wrapped up our final week of in-person presentations and yet everyone spoke about sustainability or the work of sustainable mindsets in agriculture unprompted or encouraged by me. 🌿 Sustainability has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental pillar guiding agriculture industry’s future. Our MAB cohort has embraced this ethos, weaving sustainability into the fabric of their professional journeys. Here are some highlights: Innovative Practices: From precision agriculture to regenerative farming, our classmates have explored cutting-edge techniques that balance productivity with environmental stewardship. Collaboration: The MAB community thrives on collaboration. Whether it’s sharing insights on sustainable supply chains or discussing circular economy models, our collective efforts drive positive change. National Perspective: Sustainability knows no borders. Our diverse cohort brings perspectives from around the U.S., enriching discussions and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Shaping Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leaders The MAB program equips professionals with the tools to navigate a dynamic industry. As we move forward, let’s continue to champion sustainability, advocate for responsible practices, and cultivate a mindset that ensures prosperity for generations to come. 🌎🌾 📢 Join the Conversation: Share your sustainability journey! How has the MAB program influenced your perspective? What sustainable initiatives are you passionate about? Let’s connect and inspire each other. 🌿👥 #KSU #Agribusiness #Sustainability #Leadership #FutureofFarming Learn more about the Kansas State University Master of Agribusiness program here. https://mab.k-state.edu/

Join us for our first event of 2024 with Prof. Marijn Poortvliet 🌿🌾🌱 Research on sustainability transitions has gained prominence in recent years; one key domain focuses on food production transitions. Dominant agricultural systems and agricultural policy have seen a shifting emphasis from only food security and high yields towards more attention also for sustainable and ecological intensification and the environmental impacts of food production. Mirroring this change, agricultural research has gradually made a similar shift – from research paradigms with a dominant focus on technical (i.e. agronomic) and economic analyses (e.g. during the era of the green revolution), towards more input from social science research that aims to understand farmers’ decision making. Most research is still constrained by rather strict disciplinary boundaries. In this talk, Marijn argues that in order to get a holistic understanding of farming decisions towards sustainability, it is important to design interdisciplinary research initiatives. Specifically, risk and other behavioural concepts may connect different fields and further interdisciplinarity. In view of this, an integrated framework is proposed that puts risk at the center of studying adoption of sustainable farming practices. In his talk, Marijn will present several studies that showcase how behavioural research may act as a bridging approach to connect disciplines in studying sustainability transitions. Register by clicking the link below ⬇

https://lnkd.in/e9stJM9T It's fantastic to see how topics from one class in UB MBA can intersect with what I'm learning in another. I became familiar with cultivated meats from Dr. Yoon's Consumer Behavior class last semester. I remember discussing it with my team, and it was a rewarding learning experience. Bob even shared the team photo(Four Guys) on LinkedIn. 😀 This semester, I am studying Sustainable Operations in Dr. Vedantam's class. Today, I came across some exciting news about beef rice. Apparently, rice coated in beef can help lower carbon footprint and sustain the economy! Sustainable food options like beef-coated rice are indeed innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprint and promote economic sustainability for our children.

UPCOMING DEADLINE! Applications for the next learning cohort to deepen racial equity within your organic or sustainable agriculture organization are open now. OFA and its partners are inviting organizations that support and educate organic and sustainable farmers to join a cohort learning exchange. Cohorts will: - Build greater buy-in for equity work in your organization - Outline different options for plans and projects - Create an equity plan for your organization/teams The cohort will meet monthly, interspersing learning sessions with planning and practice applied to your organizational goals. 📅 Apply by Monday, January 15, 2024! This cohort is designed for organizations that have begun some work on racial justice and equity, and are looking to better define their next steps, and build more effective plans. https://lnkd.in/dRgaZCbc

If you are new to the regenerative agriculture space and seeking impact: First, invest time - research + face time - learning what's underway: 🌱Because you'd be blown away at the amount of activity 🌱Because it's a generational effort, not a flash in the pan 🌱Because you'll see gaps you alone are suited to fill Then, be prepared to think outside the box: 🌱Because what farmers need now might not be obvious 🌱Because tried-and-true sometimes = tried-and-fell-flat 🌱Because what you think you know might be wrong Adapt your mindset so you can see actual needs: And deliver actual solutions, patiently and: With higher purpose than fast Band-Aids. #regenerativeagriculture #climatechange #leadership

In the evolving landscape of controlled environment agriculture, Urban-gro emerges as a leader, setting new standards in design, efficiency, and sustainability. Their expertise is not just limited to creating state-of-the-art cultivation facilities; it extends to ensuring that these spaces are optimized for maximum yield, minimal environmental impact, and sustainable growth. Every project undertaken by Urban-gro is a testament to their commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in agriculture. Leadership is the cornerstone of such pioneering endeavors. Senior leaders at Urban-gro don't just manage; they inspire, innovate, and drive the company's vision forward. Recognizing the critical role of leadership in shaping the future of controlled environment agriculture, Protis Global is honored to collaborate with Urban-gro. Our partnership with JT Archer and urban-gro focuses on filling key senior leadership positions, ensuring that Urban-gro continues its trajectory of excellence and innovation in the industry.

The Earth runs on cycles and systems – and so does your business. A few years ago, when a wise friend and collaborator first introduced me to the concept of a parabolic curve in business, he asked me- where are you on the curve? The real question was, are you growing, blooming, or dying? Of course, I wanted to shout growing Growing GROWING!! everything is endless growth (if you know me, you know I’ve got that expansive optimism on full-blast). But the question sent me deeper. I wanted to know more. I wanted to understand the risk and inevitability of entropy from the very source. So I took steps to make sure that I was continuing to grow in my own professional skill sets. I enrolled in an eight-month intensive certification with the Permaculture Research Institute in New South Wales, studying under one of the OG leaders in sustainable agriculture, Geoff Lawton. Together with intrepid and visionary students from all over the world, I experienced a deep dive into the parabolic curves that measure the Earth’s natural systems… and I discovered so much more about how our people-driven, business systems follow these cycles and systems too. Today, on #EarthDay, I’m so moved to share how this seed of learning has helped shape the philosophy that powers our LIFT system. Learning about permaculture and the regenerative systems on our planet helped me discover a mirror for high-performance at work. Leader engagement through positive, pro-active communication can be an endless growth engine for your team: a sustainable, natural cycle that helps your top talent rise to the next level.

🌱 Don't Wait for the Next LEAP Year! 🌱 Hey Future Agripreneurs! 🚀 The next LEAP year is rare, just like the opportunities that come our way. Don't let it catch you standing still! Join Agricolleges International now and leap into a future of growth and achievement in agriculture. 🌟 Challenge yourself to take a leap and envision where you could be in the next 4 years: 👩🎓 Master sustainable farming practices and become an expert in your field. 🌍 Lead initiatives to tackle global food security challenges head-on. 💼 Launch your own agribusiness or take on leadership roles in agricultural management. 🔬 Dive deep into cutting-edge research and embrace technology to drive innovation. Seize the moment, because when the next LEAP year rolls around, you'll want to be soaring high, not stuck in the same place! 📈 Leap into action with Agricolleges International today and let's cultivate a future that's truly extraordinary. 💪 #LeapIntoTheFuture #DontWaitForLeapYear #GrowWithAgricolleges 🌱 #AgriculturalEducation #AgricollegesInternational #Agricolleges #OnlineLearning #EducationMatters #knowledgeispower

Join us on 4/3 for “The Future of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production” from 12:45pm – 1:45pm. Hiroki Koga, the CEO of Oishii. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ephmX8GQ The Future of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 12:45 — 1:45 PM (Lunch will be provided) Room 590 (NEW ROOM), Geffen Hall, Columbia Business School (Map) (645 West 130th Street, New York, NY 10027) Note: This in-person event is only for Columbia University affiliates. A Columbia UNI is required for registration. Featuring: Hiroki Koga Co-Founder and CEO, Oishii Moderator: Dan Wang Lambert Family Associate Professor of Social Enterprise in the Faculty of Business, Columbia Business School Hosted by: Center on Japanese Economy and Business and Japan Business Association, Columbia Business School What you will learn: Mr. Koga’s entrepreneurial journey to establish the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm in the U.S. Oishii's unique approach and mission to introduce Japanese fruit culture to the U.S. The future of Oishii and its plan to use technology for sustainable agricultural innovation About the speaker: Hiroki Koga is the co-founder & CEO of Oishii, the world’s largest indoor vertical strawberry farm. As a vertical farming industry expert with a decade of experience in the field, he leads the innovative company that is transforming the way we grow food today. Prior to co-founding Oishii in 2016, Koga worked as a consultant in the Strategy and Operations unit at Deloitte Consulting Japan, where he focused on the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology before spearheading the firm’s entry into agriculture technology consulting. Koga also worked for multiple venture capital firms to conduct due diligence on vertical farm-related investments. Koga earned his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business, and graduated with a B.S. in economics from Keio University. Admission and Contact: You must register to attend this in-person-only event. If you have questions about the event, please contact us at cjeb@gsb.columbia.edu. Special Notes: ●This in-person event is only for Columbia University affiliates (students, faculty, staff, and alumni). A Columbia UNI is required for registration. Please bring your Columbia University ID to access Geffen Hall. ● This event will not be livestreamed. Please note registration does not guarantee a seat. ● Please be advised that this event may be photographed, so your image may appear on our website or in CJEB materials later. If this is an issue, please let us know. For more information about other CJEB events, visit our website or contact cjeb@gsb.columbia.edu.

New book on the governance of agriculture and food systems / Nouvelle publication sur la gouvernance de l'agriculture et des système alimentaires free download here: https://lnkd.in/e5uX89Ye Abstract: Revitalising the way the social sciences question agri-environmental governance, this book introduces "the everyday governance approach" as a means to improving the sustainability of agriculture and food systems. The "everyday" refers to localised practices, specific networks, and practical norms that emerge in a process of interaction, translation, and reinterpretation. The authors build this approach on assemblage thinking and theory, which focuses on the collective production of the social through complex sets of connections. For this reason, assemblage thinking becomes a particularly productive guide in exploring how everyday governance is co-produced in the interaction between numerous social processes involving a diversity of actors and instruments. The authors navigate between original and contrasting case studies from Switzerland, Indonesia, and the European Union in order to reorient attention to the transformative nature of governance, which they locate along four different dimensions of the everyday: (1) the interdependence of instruments within a wider governance assemblage; (2) the uncertainty and unpredictability of effects in agri-environmental governance; (3) the distributed nature of agency and its implication for power relations; (4) the importance of capacities in the transformation of agri-food systems. This book calls for a redesigning of agri-environmental governance that should move away from the setting of fix and precise objectives and solutions, and rather aim for a consolidation of sound foundations on which desirable futures can emerge. The book will be an essential read for students and scholars interested in sustainable agriculture and food systems, governance modes and approaches, and sustainability more broadly.