NDSU Agribusiness & Applied Economics Annual Alumni & Supporter Luncheon

From Policy to the Prairie: Research, Producers & the Next Generation of North Dakota Agriculture – Moderated by Bridgette Readel
Explore the agricultural policies shaping North Dakota and their impacts on producers, rural communities, and the future of the industry. Bringing together research, industry perspectives, and student voices, the panel will examine current policy issues, the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture, and how today's decisions will influence the next generation of agricultural leaders.

• Panelists:
  • Dr. Sandro Steinbach, CAPTS & ARPC Director, ND Farmers Union Endowed Professor
  • Ag Policy Student
  • Matt Perdue, ND Farmers Union President

Growing Agribusiness: From NDSU to the National Stage – Moderated by Bridgette Readel
Explore the evolving agribusiness landscape in North Dakota and beyond through perspectives on industry trends, emerging opportunities, and the role of higher education in shaping the future. The panel will highlight Dr. Michael Boland’s teaching and research initiatives at NDSU, supported by AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and the opportunities these efforts create for students and the broader agricultural industry.

• Panelists:
  • Dr. Michael Boland, AgCountry Endowed Chair in Agribusiness
  • Andrew Aarsvold – Graduate Research Assistant, Integrated BS/MS Program, Agribusiness & Applied Economics, NDSU
  • Mark Vetter – Executive Vice President, AgCountry Business Development