DIALed IN - Episode 7, Ryan Locke of Nutrien Ag Solutions
Join us on the DIALed IN podcast as Allan Gray, Executive Director of DIAL Ventures, engages in a compelling conversation with Ryan Locke, Director of Sustainability Partnerships & Business Development, at Nutrien Ag Solutions. Discover Ryan’s unique journey from Texas A&M to becoming the Director of Sustainability Partnerships and Business Development at the world’s largest agricultural retailer. They discuss the evolution of sustainability in agriculture, the challenges and opportunities faced by farmers, and the significant strides Nutrien Ag Solutions is making toward a sustainable future.Tune in to learn how innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement are driving the agri-food industry forward. Don’t miss this insightful episode!
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DIALed IN - Episode 6, Bill Burgin, founder of SAVRpack
Bill Burgin, founder of SAVRpack, joins Allan Gray on this episode of the DIALed IN webcast. Burgin has a background in mechanical systems engineering in a variety of industries, including space delivery systems. He also has an impressive background in entrepreneurship. His latest venture is SAVRpak, which stops food waste before it starts. SAVRpak is an award winning (Fast Company World Changing Idea, TIME Magazine Invention of Year 2021, United Nations Agtech Challenge, P&G Innovation Challenge at CES, World Food Innovation) product that is at the forefront of the technology sector. The company is obsessed with food preservation because ending food waste is their mission.Learn more about SAVRpack here https://savrpak.com/
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DIALed IN - Episode 5, Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Sustainability Director at USFRA
Welcome to Episode 5 of the DIALed IN Podcast. Filling in for Allan Gray, your host Jarrod Sutton, Managing Director of DIAL Ventures, welcomes in Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Sustainability Director at the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. 🌱 Key Topics:-Carbon Footprint Reduction: Collaboration for sustainable agriculture.-Digital Agriculture Evolution: Emphasis on data for competitive edge and revenue.-Farm Data in Land Transition: Enhancing value and decision-making with historical data.-Integrated Farm Data Solutions: Combining conservation and yield advice.-Data-Driven Farming: Long-term planning with immediate yield considerations.-Automating Farm Reports: Streamlining data submission for government and insurance.-Cross-Industry Tech Applications: Adapting solutions like healthcare data management to agriculture.-Farmer Data Control: Empowering farmers over their data usage.And more!Learn more about DIAL Ventures here: http://dialventures.comLearn more about U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance here: https://usfarmersandranchers.org/
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DIALed IN - Episode 3, A Conversation With Patrick Smith, CEO Of Loftus Ranches
On this episode of DIALed IN, Allan Gray, executive director of DIAL Ventures, the innovation arm of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, welcomes CEO Of Loftus Ranches.
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DIALed IN - Episode 2, A Conversation With Rob Dongoski, Agribusiness Leader at EY
On this episode of DIALed IN, Allan Gray, executive director of DIAL Ventures, the innovation arm of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, welcomes Rob Dongoski, Agribusiness Leader at EY. Dongoski focuses on digital transformation, M&A and strategy in the food and agribusiness sectors for clients of EY. Episode 1 With Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation: • DIALed IN - Episode 1, A Conversation With Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation For more information about DIAL Ventures, visit www.dialventures.com.
Hosted by Dr. Allan Gray, DIALed IN is a webcast that features digital systems innovation at the startup and corporate levels. Dr. Gray explores the achievements and challenges that entrepreneurs experience as they develop novel solutions that impact the agri-food industry. Discussion topics are centered around, but not limited to: food traceability/transparency; food/consumer choice; labor challenges; data interoperability; fintech; and environment/social/governance. Dr. Allan Gray, has 20+ years of experience in agriculture management, business strategy, and research. He has served as a Professor in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University since 1998. He also is the Land O’Lakes Chair in Food and Agribusiness, and the Executive Director of DIAL Ventures, the innovation arm of the Purdue Applied Research Institute.
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