Opening Luncheon and MABA Annual Meeting
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Moderator: Mike Fossum, Helena Agri-Enterprises, 2023 MABA Chairman
Room: Lansing Center Banquets 1-6
CCA: 0.5 PD; 0.5 SSp; 0.5 CM
What’s Coming Our Way? A Look At The Factors Driving Change in Agriculture
Jennifer Coleman, Aimpoint Research
From rapid advancements in ag tech, to the proliferation of AI across the economy, to geopolitical changes and beyond, we remain in a time of rapid change, challenge and opportunity! It’s critical for all of us in Michigan agriculture to keep an eye on future trends and their potential impacts. Drawing from Aimpoint Research’s extensive knowledge – built with a mix of best practices from military intelligence disciplines, alongside innovative research methodologies – Jennifer Coleman will guide us through just a few of the key points to keep in mind headed into 2024.
Growing Your Association
Mike Fossum, Helena Agri-Enterprises (MABA Chairman)
Jon Rush, BASF (MABA 1st Vice Chair)
Tim Schaub, Rob-See-Co. (CCA Chair)
Update from MDARD
Dr. Tim Boring, Director, MDARD
2024 Outstanding Excellence in Agribusiness Award
Ben Wickerham, The Nature Conservancy