Data Drives Sustainability: Success Through Farmer-Led Initiatives

Farmer-led innovation is transforming sustainability from buzzword to measurable results. In this session, Lauren Brey of Farmers for Sustainable Food will showcase how producers in the Upper Midwest are using farm-level data to improve business management while achieving sustainability outcomes. You’ll learn about collaborative projects that engage supply chain partners for mutual success and discover resources to help replicate these models in your own community.

Duration

45 Minutes – including a Q&A session to answer your questions on farmer-led sustainability and data-driven strategies.

What to Expect

  • Real-world examples of farmers using data to drive sustainability outcomes
  • An overview of successful farmer-led projects in the Upper Midwest
  • How supply chain partners are engaged for shared success
  • Resources and tools to replicate proven sustainability models
  • Actionable steps to integrate data-driven sustainability into farm management

Key Topics Covered

  • The role of farm-level data in business and sustainability decisions
  • Case studies from successful farmer-led initiatives
  • Strategies for engaging and collaborating with supply chain partners
  • Tools and resources for launching local sustainability projects
  • Measuring and communicating sustainability results

Featured Speaker

Lauren Brey
Managing Director
Farmers for Sustainable Food

Lauren Brey leads initiatives that empower farmers to use data and collaboration to achieve both economic and environmental goals, fostering partnerships that benefit the entire agricultural supply chain.

Who Should Attend

  • Farmers and ranchers seeking to improve sustainability outcomes
  • Agribusiness professionals and supply chain partners
  • Cooperative leaders and agricultural organizations
  • Anyone interested in replicating successful farmer-led sustainability projects