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Driving Indiana's AgBioscience Economy towards a Thriving Future
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Mitch Frazier, CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, discusses the significant role of the ag bioscience sector in Indiana's economy, boasting a direct economic impact of $58 billion and contributing to 20% of the state’s GDP. Growing up in rural Indiana with no initial ties to agriculture, Frazier's varied career path involved serving in the army, working in public affairs, and roles in tech companies, including ExactTarget. His journey into ag bioscience began with Reynolds Farm Equipment, leading towards his current role at Agrinovus. The nonprofit aims to grow Indiana's ag bioscience economy by $4 billion by 2024, focusing on food and nutrition, animal health and nutrition, plant science and crop protection, and ag tech. Frazier highlights the importance of business growth, startup acceleration, and thought leadership fueled by data. He also addresses innovative solutions through the Producer Led Innovation Challenge and the Hunger Tech Innovation Challenge, aiming to address significant problems like food security. Agrinovus Indiana collaborates with various sectors to create an ecosystem fostering business opportunities, innovation, and addressing global challenges like hunger through technology. Frazier emphasizes the ag bioscience sector's broad appeal, offering opportunities for individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds to contribute to an industry essential for every person on the planet.
00:00 Meet Mitch Frazier: The Man Behind Agrinovus Indiana
01:17 The Economic Powerhouse of Indiana's Ag Bioscience
02:06 Mitch Frazier's Journey: From Military to Ag Bioscience Leader
04:43 Agrinovus Indiana's Mission and Growth Strategy
07:35 Building Indiana's Ag Bioscience Ecosystem
14:44 Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges: Producer Led and Hunger Tech Challenges
20:48 The Future of Ag Tech and Bioscience Innovations in Indiana
26:49 A Call to Action: Joining Indiana's Ag Bioscience Economy
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