ACI is hitting the road and hosting a series of regional meetings around the state! Our hope is that these meetings will facilitate grassroots communication between ACI members, allow members to hear from state and local elected officials and local agencies, and give members information on a range of topics pertinent to your organizations and specific to your region. This meeting is not just for ACI members, and, while some of the content is regional, you don't need to be from the area to attend.  Please make plans to join us, and invite your agribusiness contacts, too!

This meeting is free to attend, but registration is required by April 8 to get an accurate count for lunch.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Allen County Fairgrounds Administration Building
2726 Carroll Road
Ft. Wayne, IN 46818

You can expect:

High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Update
Dr. Kyle Shipman, State Veterinarian
State Veterinarian Dr. Kyle Shipman will provide an update on the current HPAI situation and its impact on farmers and the businesses that support them. Additionally, he will discuss other hot topics for livestock in Indiana. 

Grain Markets
Tara Deines, JP2 Risk Management
Grain markets are always changing and there is a lot of talk about tariffs and global trade challenges that would add more complexity. Tara Deines of JP2 Risk Management will provide updates and strategies on market factors which should be watched in the coming weeks and months. 

Drones on the Farm
Chase Brown and Emily Fuelling, AgPlus
More technology is coming to the farm each day. As drones become larger, they bring more capabilities to the market. ACI member Ag Plus will discuss what a business needs to consider when getting into this service offering to farmers.