There’s been a change to the Finalist Teams in the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. AFBF and Farm Credit announced that the California-based Vence was acquired by another company and no longer qualifies for the competition. Iowa-based ChopLocal is now one of the 10 semi-finalist teams.

Now in its ninth year, this business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers.

At the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention, the Grain Weevil Corporation was announced as the winner of the Ag Innovation Challenge.

Farm Bureau is advancing ag innovation by supporting start-ups from across the country through the 2021 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

This national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies that are addressing rural challenges faced by America’s farmers and ranchers.

The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced the 10 semi-finalist teams in the 2020 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.