INDIANA—Indiana Grown, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s local marketing initiative, will host a day-long conference featuring educational seminars for Indiana’s food and farming businesses.
The event is on March 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds (1900 E. Main St., Danville, IN 46122). Registration is $45 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Interested businesses and Indiana Grown members have until March 12 to register for the event at indianagrown.org.
Businesses do not have to be Indiana Grown members to attend. A networking and social hour will occur from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to ensure companies can connect and learn from each other.
This event is an opportunity for agribusiness operators, food system advocates, agricultural agencies, and others who want to develop and expand their business and brand. The symposium provides numerous educational sessions on marketing and advertising, growth through food safety, perfecting your sales pitch, defining your brand’s story, and much more.
Attendees could include small agribusinesses looking to expand their products into new markets, businesses interested in social media and marketing expertise, companies interested in creating a memorable guest experience, operators liability, consumer trends, and more.
“Indiana Grown is thrilled to be hosting our third Indiana Grown Symposium and to be opening this event to all business owners looking for support as they continue to expand,” said Caroline Patrick, Indiana Grown Director. “This is a great opportunity to connect with business owners, top field experts, and engaging presenters. This is a one-of-a-kind event for Hoosier agribusinesses, and we are so excited to gather for continued learning and networking.”
Featured speakers include:
- Jay Chaudhary, Sagamore Institute
- Brianna Schroeder, Janzen Schroeder Ag Law
- Sam Sandala, Dittoe Public Relations
- Dana Dull, Dull’s Tree Farm
- Dr. Loi Hoagland, Purdue University
- Renee Evans, GM Production Solutions
- Sustainability Panel moderated by Brent Kumfer
- Sharon Pattee, Indiana Department of Health
- Todd Rimer, Element 212
- Madison Mehringer, Food and Entrepreneur Manufacturing Institute
- Donniella Winchell, Ohio Wine Producers
- Rocky Walls, 12 Stars Media
- Stephanie Bossung, New Point Marketing
Including representatives from:
- Indiana State Department of Agriculture
- Indiana Farm Bureau
- Indiana Small Business Development Corporation
- Indiana Destination Development Corporation
- Veterans IN Farming
- USDA
- Indiana Grown for Schools
- Fairs and Festivals
- Farm Service Agency
- Optiviz Media
- Indiana Produce Safety
