The Germinator Magazine Spring 2025
The Germinator – Spring 2025 Edition
an NPSAS Publication
Included in this issue of the Germinator you’ll find
- Featured articles and information about the marketing opportunities available when farming niches like certified organic, regenerative, specialty crops, direct to consumer and more
- Organic Research Hub launched
- 2025 NPSAS Award winners, Vetter & Palmersheim
- 2025 Food & Farming Conference highlights
- Benefits of collaboration & partnerships
- Digital marketing strategies
- Contract negotiation strategies
- NPSAS Featured family Askegaard
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North Dakota Agri-Technology AI and Robotics Showcase
North Dakota Agri-Technology AI and Robotics Showcase
Field Day for Robotics & AI
Looking to see some of the latest technology in agriculture in action? Join NPSAS and other sponsors to see some of the latest innovations in agriculture technology in action June 17 & 18, 2025.
FEATURING:
- AI Robotics Cultivator
- New Satellite Technology
- Innovative Drone Strategies
Join us for an exciting opportunity to look at live demonstrations of some of the latest technological advances in agriculture. to benefit soil health, weed control, and more. This two-day field day event, June 17th & 18th, features demonstrations of the most advanced technology available in farming.
On June 17, vendors will gather near Ellendale, ND, at the Brett Miller farm as well as the Pudwell/Zundel Farm. Both farms are certified organic. Participants will learn the benefits of technology in organic production. Then on the 18th the group moves to the Bismarck area to the Saueressig Farm. For more information and registration click here. This event is made possible by Northern Pulse Growers, NPSAS, USDA TOPP, and more.
June 17
Brett Miller Farm near Forbes/Ellendale, ND
Tel Pudwill/Justina Zundel Farm near Forbes/Ellendale, ND
*Get helpful insight on useful technology in organic production and/or transition to organic.
June 18
Kim Saueressig Farm McClusky, ND
*Day 1 is a USDA TOPP Sponsored Event
Please register below to help plan for food and drink. Further location information emailed upon registration.
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Agri-Technology AI and Robotics Field Days
Each day will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at approximately 1:00 pm. Rolls & coffee will be provided; however, no lunch is provided.
The Germinator Magazine Winter 2025
The Germinator – Winter 2025 Edition
an NPSAS Publication
Included in this issue of the Germinator you’ll find
- Featured articles and information about the educational opportunities available in farming
- 2025 Food & Farming Conference Info
- Innovation: Value of Drones
- Learning from Wwoofing
- Ag Education in Higher Ed
- Inspectors Learn from the Farmers they Inspect
- Member Feature: Miller Feed & Cattle
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The Germinator Magazine Fall 2024
The Germinator – Fall 2024 Edition
Included in this issue of the Germinator you’ll find
- Featured articles and information about the financial side of farming
- Recap of 2024 Field Day Events
- State of NPSAS
- Value-added ideas for your farm or ranch
- Unique organic and regenerative agriculture funding source in Mad Capital
- Health Insurance in Agriculture
- Announcing 2025 Conference Speakers
- Innovation in Ag: Controlling weeds with laser
- Member Feature: The Venner Farm
- Pitchfork and Hoe
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2025 Speakers for NPSAS Food and Farming Sustainable Ag Conference Announced
Introducing our Keynote Speakers for the 2025 Food and Farming Sustainable Ag Conference.
JOLENE BROWN, CSP, CPAE is a farmer, author, and curator of peace working with family farms to create a working plan for generations to work together for an operation that can be passed on for generations. A walking/talking champion for the people of agriculture, she shares her credibility, authenticity, humor, and wisdom with audiences worldwide through her writing, keynotes, and workshops.
With stages ranging from bales of hay to some of the world’s most beautiful venues, Jolene has the unique ability to weave appropriate humor, real-life stories, and hard-won experience into her work.
RAY ARCHULETA is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist with the Soil Science Society of America and has over 30 years’ experience as a Soil Conservationist, Water Quality Specialist, and Conservation Agronomist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
After his retirement from the NRCS in 2017, Ray founded Understanding Ag, LLC, and Soil Health Academy, LLC, to teach Biomimicry strategies and Agroecology principles for improving soil function on a national scale. Ray also owns and operates a 150-acre farm near Seymour, Missouri that he operates along with his wife and family.
BOB QUINN earned a PhD in plant biochemistry before returning to the family farm in the rich soil of Big Sandy, Montana. Bob embarked on a transformative journey that led him to pioneer Kamut International, a thriving business that turned an ancient grain into a global superfood synonymous with health and community.
Quinn is also the found of The Quinn Institute championing the idea that every grain and every harvest should enhance health. The Quinn Institute as a leader in transforming agriculture into a health-giving enterprise.
WE LOOK FORWARD
TO HEARING
FROM THESE
AMAZING SPEAKERS!