AgriRoots Conference | 2024
Conference Focus
Your gateway to exploring the future of Agriculture while learning from the past.
Access resources, presentations and insights from last year’s conference in San Antonio to gain valuable knowledge on innovative practices, market trends and sustainable strategies. Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming event or looking to revisit key takeaways, these presentations offer a comprehensive look at the tools and ideas that drive success in modern agriculture.
Where
San Antonio
When
September 18 – 24, 2024
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Featured Speakers
Dr. David Kohl
Dr. Dave Kohl is an academic Hall of Famer in the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Kohl has keen insight into the agriculture industry gained through extensive travel, research and involvement in ag businesses. He has traveled more than 10 million miles, conducted more than 7,000 presentations and published more than 2,500 articles in his career. Dr. Kohl’s wisdom and engagement with all levels of the industry provide a unique perspective into future trends.
Julie Borlaug
Julie Borlaug is a dynamic and visionary leader in the field of agricultural innovation and sustainability, with a profound legacy rooted in the pioneering work of her grandfather Dr. Norman E. Borlaug in the Green Revolution. As an advocate for disruptive technologies and innovative approaches to global food security, Borlaug has carved out a significant niche in the agricultural sector, blending traditional practices with cutting-edge advancements to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.
Adrienne DeSutter
Adrienne DeSutter is part of her husband’s fourth generation farm family in midwest Illinois. They farm corn and soybeans with a small herd of cattle and a small herd of children. With a master’s degree in counseling (and a self-proclaimed Master of Farm Family Chaos), DeSutter recognized a need for mental health advocacy in agriculture and began partnering with ag businesses and organizations to promote healthy minds and prevent farmer suicide. In addition to public speaking, she helps create and connect valuable mental health resources, writes wellness articles and has been featured in articles, podcasts and projects across the globe through her “Sow Hope Grow Hope” initiative.