

AgVA Annual Meeting 2026 | Farmer Driven Innovation
The Ag Ventures Alliance (AgVA) Annual Meeting is a focused event built around one principle: increasing farm profitability.
Expect a room of farm operators, investors, and AgTech founders connecting directly to build solutions that perform in real field conditions.
Keynote: John Kempf , Advancing Eco Agriculture
We’re honored to welcome John Kempf, one of agriculture’s most respected voices on regenerative systems, profitability, and long-term farm resilience. His perspective challenges conventional thinking and pushes the industry forward.
Speakers: Pete Nelson AgLaunch
Why Attend
• Direct farmer–founder connection
• Strategic member updates and direction
• High-signal conversations
• Practical insight you can apply immediately
If you’re an AgVA member, investor, or builder in AgTech who values profitability, resilience, and real-world execution, this room is for you.
Board Nominees
Adam Drewelow, Nashua, IA
Chad Krull, Northwood, IA
Jeff Divan, Thompson, IA
Mark Hanna, Joice, IA
Steve Eastman, Riceville, IA
Lunch Menu
Pork Loin Cajun Orange, Chicken Florentine, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans with bacon & onion, Garden Salad, Roll, and assorted dessert bars.
Portfolio Companies - The following is a listing of some of the companies that will be in attendance: Poultry Patrol, NovoClade, Vane, Animal Deterrent Solutions, EmGenisys, Seismi, Smooth Ag, Soil Action, Continuum Ag, Earnest Ag, Barnwell Bio, BOPA, CryoBio, Soil Warrior, ReEnvision Ag, AgFlow AI, Horizen Ag, Midland Co, and Sentinel Ag.
Raffle Prizes - We have some great raffle prizes lined up for you to win and take home. Here is a list of a few of them.
* EmVision Analysis
* SoilWarrior Rental
* Midland Shrimp
* Planter Bench
* Children's basket
Registration and coffee starts at 9:30 AM. See you there!