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153. The future is now: AgriNovus at CES 2022 Jan 10, 2022

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On display at CES (Consumer Electronics Shows) last week was more than just another wave of agtech innovation; it was the future of farming. This week's special episode comes from the show in Las Vegas where Mitch Frazier, AgriNovus CEO, is joined by Igino Cafiero, CEO of Bearflag Robotics (recently acquired by John Deere) and Dave Roberts, Chief Innovation Officer at Indiana Economic Development Corp. They talk about John Deere's brand new, fully autonomous tractor, electrification and why these innovations go beyond the label of "cutting edge technology" to actual solutions that farmers will need in the future.

152. Navigating The Great Resignation Dec 13, 2021

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The Great Resignation: you've heard of it and in all likelihood, you (or someone you know) has participated in it this year, too. On this week's episode, Mitch Frazier is joined by Todd Richardson, CEO of EDGE Mentoring and Bethany Gremel, Director of Culture + Brand Experience at Beck's Hybrids. They talk about the all too real record-breaking August where over 4 million people voluntarily left their jobs, what employees are searching for and how companies can begin to turn the tides and create a culture that focuses on its people.

151. From coal mining to community development Dec 06, 2021

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An Indiana company is up-cycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation. On this week's episode, AgriNovus CEO, Mitch Frazier, is joined by President and Co-Founder of Land Betterment, Kirk Taylor. They talk about how this concept came together, the work that goes into restoring the land and how the communities react to these projects. Kirk also talks about the entrepreneurial mindset and future growth of the company.

150. gBETA Agbioscience: a really impressive group of founders Nov 22, 2021

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! You heard that right -gBETA Pitch Night is coming up soon. On this week's episode, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Doug Applegate, Director of gBETA Agbisocience. They talk this year's fall cohort, innovation in agbioscience and what we can expect from the startups when Pitch Night rolls around. Have you registered to attend the 12/7 event? Link here: https://www.gbetastartups.com/indiana/pitch-night

149. Creating soybean innovation for a better planet Nov 15, 2021

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She's a third-year student at Purdue's College of Veterinary Sciences AND she recently won a competition put on by the College of Engineering where she developed a fabric for use in face masks made from waste stream in soybean processing. Ash Chitnis joins Gerry Dick on this week's episode of the podcast. They talk animals, the entrepreneurial mindset and keeping your ambition high to avoid regret.

148. Creating a community for entrepreneurs Nov 08, 2021

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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is home to some of Indiana's best and brightest talent -- an area ripe for entrepreneurial development. On this week's episode, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business talks with President Robert Coons of Rose-Hulman.

They talk about the launch of The Sawmill Society, which gives alumni entrepreneurs a forum for sharing insights, experience and inspiration with each other. They also talk Rose-Hulman students, their entrepreneurial efforts and potential for impact on Indiana's agbioscience sector.

147. Making southwest Indiana an agtech hub for specialty crops Nov 01, 2021

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Southwest Indiana is known for its melon production. Now they want to be known for agtech in specialty crops, too. On this week's episode, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business, talks with Nichole Like, CEO of The Pantheon. They talk about the theatre's recent renovation and evolution into a business incubator, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs in southwest Indiana and advancing agtech in the region.

146. Small school making giant impact in agbioscience Oct 25, 2021

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Young talent finding their way to the agbioscience sector doesn't just happen - it takes boots on the ground and effort in spreading awareness about the career opportunities available. On this week's episode, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Sylvia Harris, a Field Atlas Ambassador and senior at Huntington University. They dive into Huntington's fast-growing agriculture program, connecting students to the agbiosciences through Field Atlas and what it's like for soon-to-be college graduates searching for their first career. Want to learn more about Field Atlas? Visit myfieldatlas.com.

145. Family, innovation and starting with “why?” Oct 18, 2021

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It started in 1937 with three acres of hybrid seed corn offered by Purdue University and today, it is the largest family-owned, retail seed company in the U.S. Beck's Hybrids CEO, Sonny Beck, joins Mitch Frazier on this week's episode. They talk family, using agbioscience innovation to help farmers succeed and exploring the “why” in your work.

144. Insects: the next alternative protein source Oct 11, 2021

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Scientists at IUPUI, the IU School of Medicine and two other U.S. universities have been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to explore insects as food and feed in agriculture as a response to a growing population, climate issues and food insecurity. On this week's episode, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business talks with Christine Picard, an associate professor at IUPUI, about The Center for Environmental Sustainability Through Insect Farming. They talk about the basis for this research, why it's necessary and the industry engagement with their work.

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