Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University
Farmers throughout the region are invited to join Northwest Missouri State University and its School of Agricultural Sciences in collaboration with BioSTL for an “Innovation Showcase” featuring innovators in the agricultural industry.
The program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Northwest’s facility located at 22893 U.S. Highway 71 in Maryville. This session marks the final of three showcases hosted by BioSTL, with previous events held on July 31 in Columbia, Missouri, and Aug. 1 in Normal, Illinois.
BioSTL, a St. Louis nonprofit established in 2001, offers a comprehensive set of programs aimed at addressing challenges in agriculture, medicine, health care, and technology. For agriculture professionals, BioSTL’s Early Adopter Grower Innovation Community (EAGIC) program provides a pathway for innovation to reach farmers through domestic and global networks that seek solutions meeting their needs.
These innovation showcases bring together farmers, innovators, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing agricultural practices. Attendees will learn about disruptive innovations aimed at boosting farm profitability, promoting practical regenerative agriculture techniques, and fostering healthier soil. A complimentary lunch will also be provided.
“The Innovation Showcase allows us to collaborate with BioSTL to highlight technology in the agricultural industry from around the globe,” Dr. Rod Barr, director of Northwest’s School of Agricultural Sciences said. “We are excited to host the event that allows farmers and students to interact with companies showcasing some of the latest cutting-edge technologies utilized in agriculture.”
Headquartered in the Dean L. Hubbard Center for Innovation on the Northwest campus in Maryville, the School of Agricultural Sciences offers programs in agriculture business, agriculture education, agriculture media, agriculture science, agronomy and animal science.
The 29,500-square-foot multipurpose Agricultural Learning Center opened in 2021 enhances the School's curriculum while meeting infrastructure needs at the 448-acre Wright Farm. The farm hosts beef, swine, dairy and sheep enterprises as well as row and forage crops.
For more information about the School of Agriculture Sciences and its programs visit .
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