Agriculture Leaders Convene for the Inaugural Indiana Governor's Agriculture Conference

Press Release

Governor Mike Pence, Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann and nearly 350 agriculture leaders from throughout Indiana and the nation gathered today for the Inaugural Governor's Agriculture Conference that featured national speakers from key sectors of the agriculture industry.

The globally-themed conference advanced Indiana's reputation as an impactful leader in agriculture throughout the world. The attendees heard from internationally recognized speakers on essential topics centered on agribusiness development, conservation, stewardship, sustainability, feeding an increasing population, and Indiana's growing role in addressing these critical topics. The program recognized the importance of global innovation and the necessity to continue to elevate Indiana as a major player in agriculture and agribusiness, through stimulating thoughts and ideas from prominent and challenging speakers. It also provided Indiana's Governor and Lt. Governor with an opportunity to share ideas and thoughts about continuing to elevate Indiana agriculture.

Governor Pence described the conference as a way to elevate Indiana as a major global player in agriculture. He noted, "I could not be more proud of the exceptional skills, resilience and ingenuity of the men and women who continue to move Indiana agriculture forward. By combining old-fashioned hard work and common sense with next-generation innovation and technology, Indiana farm families and agribusinesses are strengthening our rural communities here at home... and contributing significantly to feeding, fueling and clothing the world."

Pence also thanked the guest speakers who shared their insights into the challenges and opportunities for the American agriculture industry in the 21st century.

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