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February 16, 2023
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Wednesday, President and Director of GreenSeam, Sam Ziegler was at the State Capitol testifying on behalf of GreenSeam. He was joined by Senator Frentz, Troy Schmidke founder of Earth Scout, Ethan Dado, the first ag teach at Mankato Area Public Schools, and FFA Chapter President and student Brynn Bohlke. This team turned heads with their powerful testimonies. Thank you legislators for your continued financial support, staff, and everyone involved!
Hear the Testimonies
Are you an Entrepreneur? Here is an Opportunity to launch Your Business!
Applications due Feb. 24th  |  Event on March 30
 Dreaming of being on Shark Tank? It's your chance to pitch your business to LOCAL and REGIONAL partners with resources to help launch your business into success. The E1 Ignite Cup is a startup competition to connect and grow our entrepreneurial ecosystem. The winner of our pitch competition will be a guaranteed semi-finalist at the MN Cup.
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Looking for a Great Work Culture? Join Our Team!
We are a small but mighty team who like to work hard, play hard. We are passionate about growing the GreenSeam whether that is within traditional farming, banking, or creating new programs and services. There is flexibility in the day to day work so we need someone who will bring their passion and flare to the team!
Make a Difference
State of Ag Survey Open until February 24th
Join GreenSeam, Minnesota Ag Commissioner, and other key leaders on National Ag Day, Tuesday, March 21 at Minnesota State University, Mankato Strategic Partnerships Center 424 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 from 2pm-4pm for the release of the 2023 State of Ag report. The 2023 State of Ag report dives into the results of the survey, along with findings from the series of focus groups which will provide deeper insight into the future of agriculture. 

Who should complete the State of Ag survey? If you, your business, or organization is directly or indirectly working in or near the ag, food, or natural resource industry we invite you to participate! Still unsure, but you have an interest in sharing your thoughts on agriculture, food and natural resources in our region, we invite your participation. We want to hear from you!  Take the survey before 8am 2/24/2023.
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Thank you to the 2023 focus group hosts!
THINGS TO KNOW
Congratulations to Naomi Mortensen VP of Content Strategy at Curious Plot for being named GreenSeam's Volunteer of the Year. Naomi serves on multiple committees and continues to be involved in the GreenSeam. Naomi, along with 5 others will be recognized at the Greater Mankato Annual Meeting. Learn More.
We are only one week away from the 2023 MN Pork Congress! Minnesota Pork Congress is the Midwest’s BEST swine-specific trade show and education event that features a wide variety of trade show exhibitors, timely seminars, and social activities designed exclusively for pig farmers and pork industry stakeholders. Learn More.
The FEAST! Local Foods Network is a partnership of many organizations, businesses, and individuals committed to growing a sustainable, local and regional food system which encourages innovation. As a result of our work, we hope to see current businesses flourish and new businesses get established. Learn More.
Join us for the Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship Lecture Series featuring Christine Lantinen, '98 owner and President of Maud Borup. Maud Borup is a wholesale manufacturer specializing in gourmet candy, confections, and snacks for specialty and mass retailers. Learn More.

 

The Greater Mankato 2040 Regional Community Survey will begin to build the region’s path to the future. Answer questions like, “How do we need to evolve as a community?” and “How should Greater Mankato position itself for the future?” by taking the survey!

 

Talent Event Calendar

GreenSeam is strengthening relationships between education and industry. The Talent Events Calendar has been created to bring industry to the next generations of talent. If you're a business looking to connect with students and future workers, subscribe to the calendar to be in the know! If you're a business looking to connect with students and future workers, subscribe to the calendar to be in the know! See an upcoming event at Marshall High School.

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NEWS FROM THE GREENSEAM
Le Sueur-Henderson agriculture program cultivates student interest in debut
New teacher Elizabeth Risacher is bringing the farm to the classroom at Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School/High School. From a young age, Risacher developed a passion for agriculture. She spent her childhood on a black angus beef cattle farm near the small town of Wright, Minnesota — about 47 miles southwest of Duluth — where she cultivated an appreciation for animal science. As a freshman in high school, Risacher decided she wanted to share her love of farming as an agriculture teacher. Learn More.
Opportunity: St Olaf Consulting Group
This student-led organization partners with organizations to provide data-driven insights while their analysts benefit from professional development and academic credit. The typical project length is eight weeks with each team committing over 300 hours. Projects begin with conversations between the client and an engagement manager to determine the scope, deliverables, and timeline of the project. Learn More.
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