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.

AFBF and Farm Credit have announced the 10 semi-finalist teams in the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The challenge is a partnership between American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit, which focuses on advancing agricultural innovation by supporting start-up businesses from across the nation. 

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

American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit today announced the 10 semi-finalist teams in the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge brings together startup companies that are providing innovative solutions to farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans.

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