Presented By Albert Lea Seed

Welcome To The 2024 Farm Innovation Expo

Now in it’s 5th Annual Season, the Farm Innovation Expo is scheduled for August 15th, 2024.

Farmers, get tickets here. Would you like to become a sponsor? Select a package here.

About The Farm Innovation Expo

This event was originally built with the Organic Farmer in mind. Organic Farmers are forced to farm in un-conventional methods that were until now, “a thing of the past”. 

Our mission is to bring advancements in farm technology, from weed control equipment, to drone application, and more into one place for the Organic and Conventional Farmer Alike.

Title Sponsor

Albert Lea Seed

We’re obsessed with providing strong organic and conventional, non-GMO seed to make it easier to reach your goals. Independent-minded growers from coast-to-coast look to us, along with our network of dealers, as a friendly source for practical information and farm-proven products that drive purposeful results. Our diverse product lines include Blue River organic and Viking non-GMO corn, soybeans, and alfalfa, along with a range of cover crops, forages, and small grains.  

Call 800.352.5247 or visit alseed.com.

Platinum Sponsor

Crop Fertility Services

Crop Fertility Services is a dealer of mechanical weed control implements: camera guidance hitches, row crop cultivators, and tine weeders. We are an organic fertility company that sells chicken manure pellets and raw manure to organic and conventional farmers across the upper midwest.

Visit: cropfertilityservices.com

Sales: (612)309-7522

Gold Sponsor

Garratt Industries Ltd.

Garratt Industries manufactures Grain processing and cleaning equipment. Learn more by visiting garrattindustries.com or by calling 306-436-2178

Gold Sponsor

Farm Power Implements

USA distributors of Einböck specializing in row crop cultivators, tine weeders, and camera guidance systems.

Visit: https://www.farmpowerimplements.com/

Gold Sponsor

Salford

Salford Group is a global leader in the manufacturing of tillage and precision application equipment, with facilities in Iowa, Georgia, Ontario, and Manitoba. The company dedicates its ongoing innovation efforts to precision, durability and versatility in the field, while improving the economics of farming for producers worldwide. It’s an exciting time to be a part of Salford Group, as the company launches breakthrough products across its tillage and application product lines.

Visit: https://salfordgroup.com/

Gold Sponsor

Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics produces revolutionary AI-powered robotic systems that precisely identifies weed versus crop using computer vision, AI/deep learning, and robotics to shoot lasers with millimeter accuracy. Its technology reduces the use of herbicides in traditional farming, eliminates unnecessary tilling for regenerative farming, and in many cases eliminates the need for weeding crews.

Visit: https://carbonrobotics.com/

 

Silver Sponsor

Garford/Zurn USA

Garford has been involved with Precision Guidance Inter row Hoes since 1997 and launched the first Robocrop hoes in 2001.

Visit: https://garford.com/

Silver Sponsor

Treffler / Man @ Machine

Treffler precision agricultural and milling machinery is built for the best results and your success as a user. Discover our product range- we offer you experience and quality for ploughless and organic farming.

Silver Sponsor

Tenacity Ag

We sell XAG and DJI spray drones and support them with our experience and customer service. Call Colin at (309)369-1461 or learn more at https://www.tenacityag.com/

Silver Sponsor

Henke Buffalo

Henke Buffalo has been producing row crop cultivators since the early 60’s. The high residue cultivating market space was created because of our developments in row crop cultivating. For more information or to request a quote contact Drew over the phone at 402-750-2871 or visit www.henkebuffalo.com

 

 

Silver Sponsor

Nature Safe

Nature Safe is the leader in animal protein organic fertilizers. Nature Safe Fertilizers use decades of science to marry these three concepts—plant fertilizer, soil amendment, and soil food—into every product. With a high organic nitrogen and amino acid concentration, our controlled release fertilizers improve soil porosity and provide a predictable release of nutrients. Additionally, our fertilizers enhance disease management and reduce the need for frequent applications. They will not burn young plants, making them a safe and reliable choice to maximize crop yields and ROI for organic growers and plant health. Nature Safe Organic Fertilizers are the ideal choice to maximize soil and plant nutrition. Products are available in dry pellets as well as liquid. Learn more at naturesafe.com

Silver Sponsor

Kadelbach Flamer Weeders

Kadelbach Flamer Weeders, manufacturer of flame weeders and other farm equipment that help improve organic farms. Learn more by visiting www.kadelbachflameweeders.com

Silver Sponsor

Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT

We are a Real Estate Investment Trust that provides organic farmers land access through long term leases, mortgages, and operating lines of credit. For more information, visit https://iroquoisvalley.com/

 

Silver Sponsor

Midwestern BioAg

Midwestern BioAg is a fertilizer and soil amendment manufacturer and distributor, specializing in “biological farming.” With 40 years of agronomic expertise, we are leaders in soil health. We reject the “organic by neglect” approach, which assumes that merely stopping the use of pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic nutrients is sufficient. Instead, we assist organic growers in identifying yield-limiting factors and developing strategies to address them. Our methods have enabled organic farms to achieve yields comparable to those of conventional farms. For more information visit https://www.midwesternbioag.com/

 

Silver Sponsor

Innotag Distributions Inc.

Founded in 1987, Innotag contributed to the development of agriculture in Quebec, Canada through its technological innovations such as control systems for groundwater management, GPS guidance and variable rate systems.
Innotag Distributions manufacture products for GPS levelling, fertilizer applicator, row crop cultivator and camera guidance hitch for row crop cultivator.

Learn more about the Row Crop Cultivator.

Learn more about Camera Guidance.

Call Vincent Machabee at (514)292-7982

Email: vmachabee@innotag.com

Silver Sponsor

Boehlerit

The Boehlerit brand was established in 1932 for the carbide production of the Böhler Steelworks in Dusseldorf, Germany. A second carbide production centre was established at Kapfenberg/Austria in 1950, at what is now the world headquarters of the Boehlerit Group. Boehlerit today has production and sales locations in Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, China, the USA, Poland, Brazil and Mexico. Boehlerit is at home on virtually every continent and in 40 leading industrial nations working hand-​in-hand with exclusive sales partners and its partners in the Bilz Group.  

Since 1991, Boehlerit has been a part of the Leitz Corporate Group in Oberkochen/Germany and is thus a part of the group of companies owned by the Brucklacher family (Bilz, Boehlerit and Leitz). Boehlerit employs 800 experienced employees (500 in Kapfenberg) 4,000 worldwide in the Leitz Corporate Group. 5 % of its annual turnover of around 115 million euros in the Boehlerit Group is invested directly in research and development every year. Using state-​of-the art analytical methods and profiting from its close cooperation with universities and research institutes, Boehlerit generates a constant flow of new products and solutions revolving around carbides and their use for cutting and wear-​protection. All of this has made the innovation factory Boehlerit one of the world’s leading providers of customized solutions and services for industries with the most demanding applications.
In 2015 developed carbide tipped farming tools for organic farming, please see link below!

Visit: Boehlerit Website

Silver Sponsor

Lasco Lightning Weeder

Manufacture, service, and rent Lasco Lightning weeder’s, Providing weed control for conventional and organic farmers since 1980

Visit: https://www.lightningweeder.com/

Silver Sponsor

Bay Shore Sales

Bay Shore Sales is a dealer for Gregoire – Besson tillage equipment. This includes roll over plows, chisels, high speed disks, disk harrows, disk rippers and subsoilers. Learn more at www.bayshoresales.com

Silver Sponsor

Accura Flow

Accura Flow will be demonstrating the Accura Flow Cultivator again this season at the Organic Farm Innovation Expo.

For more information on the Accura Flow Cultivator, contact isaac@accuraflow.net

Bronze Sponsor

BioFlora

We have been providing inputs for organic farmers since the early 1970s. Our tag line “Nature Knows Best” encompasses our approach to products. We offer a range of OMRI certified products that have been improving crop and soil health to increase customers profitability for over 45 years. Our products are designed to stimulate the soil microbe environment, improve crop growth, stimulate root growth, protect crops from diseases, and provide nutrients to the crops. BioFlora began expanding into Midwest in 2017 focusing growth in Nebraska. Currently, our growth focus is in Minnesota and the Dakotas. In 2020 BioFlora products were used on just over 4,000 acres in Minnesota and the Dakotas. In 2023, BioFlora products were used on just over 180,000 acres with many of those acres receiving multiple different BioFlora products this year. In Nebraska, BioFlora products were used on nearly a million acres in the 2023 crop year.

Learn more at bioflora.com

Bronze Sponsor

Organic Crop Improvement Assoc. (OCIA)

The Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) is a non-profit, member-run organization providing organic certification to farmers and processors worldwide, for 35 years.

Visit: https://ocia.org/

Bronze Sponsor

Sunrise Foods

Specializing in agricultural commodities for over 20 years, Sunrise Foods International buys and sells organic and non-GMO grain and feed.

Visit: https://www.sunrisefoods.com/

Bronze Sponsor

Arnold’s of Kimball

Arnold’s is an authorized Case IH dealership serving our 7 Minnesota locations. We are proud to carry a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory. We’ve been serving the agricultural, construction, and consumer markets with quality products and services since 1945. Our seven stores are conveniently located throughout mid-Minnesota in Kimball, Willmar, Glencoe, St. Martin, North Mankato, Alden, and St. Cloud.

Call 320-398-3800 or visit www.arnoldsinc.com

Bronze Sponsor

Mon Pellet Inc.

We’re manufacturer, established 2014. We got certified organic, listed on OMRI, got approved by CDFA organic input etc. We are quite successful in EU marketplace. Recently, launched in Japan’s marketplace. We are willing to work with you. 

Call 202-568-3622 or visit http://Monpellets.com

Bronze Sponsor

Kongskilde Industries

Since 1949 Kongskilde Industries has been perfecting the science of pneumatic material handling systems and providing solutions for the handling, cleaning, and weighing of grain and seed.

Call 309-262-3713 or visit https://kongskilde-industries.com/ to learn more.

Bronze Sponsor

Cargill

We buy organic feed corn and soybeans for to be used in organic poultry production. Learn more by visiting cargillag.com

Bronze Sponsor

OATS – Organic Agronomy Training Service

OATS, the Organic Agronomy Training Service, is a collaboratively-managed training program for agricultural professionals working with organic or transitioning farmers in the United States. We seek to grow domestic organic production by strengthening the educational support network of agronomists, certified crop advisors, extension agents, and technical service providers. Our aim is for every transitional and certified organic farmer to have robust access to technical service expertise to provide unbiased, science-based agronomic support for their farming operation. Learn more by visiting organicagronomy.org

Bronze Sponsor

Steffes Group, Inc.

Steffes Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized leader in the auction industry, engaged in the business of marketing farm, construction, transportation equipment, and real estate at public auction for over 60 years.

Visit: https://steffesgroup.com/Home/Auctions

Bronze Sponsor

University of MN Forever Green/ MN TOPP

Forever Green is a research and commercialization platform within the University of Minnesota breeding new and novel perennial and winter annual crops for Minnesota farmers.
UMN Forever Green is also a partner organization on the USDA TOPP Program (Transition to Organic Partnership Program) connecting Minnesota Organic & Transitioning growers to education, networking and support. Learn more by visiting https://forevergreen.umn.edu/

 

Bronze Sponsor

ACME Tools

For ACME Tools sales, contact Jared Vogt at 612-518-9279

Visit: https://www.acmetools.com/

Bronze Sponsor

Midwest Machinery

Midwest Machinery Co. has all of your John Deere local Minnesota and Wisconsin agricultural needs. For more information visit https://mmcjd.com/

Bronze Sponsor

Ag Solutions LLC

AG Solutions began as an agronomy consulting service carrying a few Ag products that were not readily available. Mainstream Ag input suppliers were not providing the most beneficial, sustainable Ag product lines so AG Solutions became a distributor to provide customers with a better approach to soil science and plant nutrition with more sustainable solutions. The inputs of fertilizers, soil amendments, and seed were added as product offerings.

In 2007, the business was merged with other Ag businesses at a new location at the Mapleton Ag Business Center. The focus remains “providing profitable technologies through soil science”. The new company continues its long-term commitments in support of producers to feed their plants, heal their soils, and remain economically competitive in their attempts to feed the world. Learn more by visiting http://www.agsolutionsmn.com/

Bronze Sponsor

Cornelius Seed

Cornelius Seed has been family owned since 1935 and for five generations we’ve focused on one thing: Your Profitability. Our independence means our seed, service & solutions are truly the best for our customers. Our selection of organic corn hybrids spans a range of maturities from 89 to 109 days. https://www.corneliusseed.com/

Silver Sponsor

Peak Ag Solutions

Peak Ag Solutions provides complete organic and certification consultation in the same manner that a tax accountant manages and advises farmers.

Visit: https://www.peakagsolutions.com/