Technology and innovation are two major topics in the agriculture industry these days. Commissioner Weathers is here to talk about the SC AgTech and Business Forum coming up this month.
- We are excited to once again partner with Clemson, SC State, Palmetto Agribusiness Council, Mixon Seed, and SC Farm Bureau to host the SC AgTech and Business Forum in Columbia on March 26
- This event will bring together professionals from the agricultural and technology industries to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in the field through networking, learning, and innovation
- The event is from 9-3:45 PM at the Phillips Market Center on the State Farmers Market Campus
- Tickets are still available and are $10
- There will be some really exciting panel discussions on topics like agriculture policy, natural resources, ag tech, and value add innovations
- Several panelists are leading the way in their line of work
- There is an Event Brite page where you can register and find out more about the event: you can search “South Carolina Ag Tech and Business Forum” and the page will pop up.
- If you have questions or want more information, Sam Quinney in our office is working on this event. His email is squinney@scda.sc.gov
Here are the panelists, in case this information is helpful:
Agricultural Policy Panel
- Dr. Joe Outlaw, Texas A&M University, Agricultural and Food Policy Center
- Kyle Kunkler, American Soybean Association
- Michael Lalich, Lowcountry Labor, LLC.
Natural Resources Panel
- Richard Carr – Land Manager for SC Farm Bureau Land Trust
- Landrum Weathers – Owner of Buck Branch Farms LLC
- Danny Kassis – General manager of strategic partnerships and customer solutions for Dominion Energy South Carolina
- Mike Mills – Director of Sustainability Solutions for Reinke Manufacturing
Innovations and Value-Add Panel
- Fred West – Former Amick Farms Senior Executive & Founder of West Resources Consulting Firm
- Thomas Hunter – Co-President of McCall Farms
- Ben Seltzer – Farmer and Owner of Hi Brau Beef
Agricultural Technology Panel
- Rachel Sharp – Farm Manager, Sharp and Sharp Certified Seed
- Ed Barnes – Senior Director of Agricultural & Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated
- Josh Minor – Cotton Test Lead, John Deere
- Andrew Brooks – Business Development Manager, Cravo Equipment Ltd