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PANELS. SPEAKERS. NETWORKING. TOURS. DEMO SHOWCASES. AND MORE!
FOOD. AG. IDEAS.
Food. Ag. Ideas led by Naturally MN​​ has become a must-attend gathering for farmers, entrepreneurs, brands, industry professionals and companies alike, focused on food and ag innovation, drawing attendees from across the US and internationally. FAI 2026 will be held on October 27th, with a dynamic lineup of sessions, panels, networking events, and interactive experiences. This year’s theme, “Building a Living Economy from the Ground Up,” explores how Minnesota’s century of cooperative economics, land stewardship, and connected layers of food system infrastructure has built something durable—and what the rest of the country can learn from it.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
"How to Navigate Twin Cities Startup Week: With nearly 200 events and more than 17,000 expected to attend, you're going to need a game plan."
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"Ever wonder how your favorite local beer went from the field to the bottle? Do you dream about making your homemade product into a food business? Then check out the second annual Food Ag Ideas Week..."
"Minnesota’s Food and Ag Entrepreneurs Prepare for 2nd Startup Week"
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
Food. Ag. Ideas. and events are developed in collaboration with partners across the ecosystem to spotlight industry leaders and drive connectivity.
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We believe cultivating and scaling new ideas is a team effort and so we bring together leaders, topics and perspectives from across the sectors.