​Ag Innovation Challenge: Solving Real Farm Problems

​A Multidisciplinary Problem-Solving Event Open to All Majors

​Join us for an intensive collaborative event where students from every discipline come together to tackle authentic agricultural challenges facing Colorado farmers today. We've partnered with CSU SPUR and local farming associations to compile a collection of real, unsolved problems directly from the agricultural community.

​Modern agriculture needs diverse perspectives and expertise. We need:

• ​Engineers to design innovative systems and tools

• ​Business Students to create viable market strategies and economic models

• ​Life Sciences Majors to understand biological and environmental factors

• ​Designers to craft user-friendly solutions and improve workflows

• ​Communications Students to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers

• ​Data Analysts to make sense of farm metrics and trends

• ​Policy Students to navigate regulations and develop sustainable frameworks

• ​Creative Problem-Solvers from any major to bring fresh perspectives

​What to Expect

​Check out the challenge briefs below!

• ​Real Problems from Real Farmers: Work on challenges submitted by farming associations and local producers

• ​Food Provided: Fuel your innovation throughout the event

• ​Industry Panel Speakers: Learn from agricultural professionals, farm operators, and agribusiness leaders

• ​Collaborative Environment: Team up across majors to build comprehensive, practical solutions

• ​Mentorship & Guidance: Receive feedback from producers and industry experts

• ​Impact Opportunity: Your solutions could directly benefit Colorado's agricultural community

• ​Prize Money: $3,000 available for winning teams with the most viable solutions

​No agricultural background required.

​Mentors Include:

• ​Jordan Lambert - Director of Ag Innovation @ CSU Spur

• ​Bailey Banach - Common First Year Engineering Faculty

• ​ And Many More!