Forums
Seeds of Change: Exploring AI Solutions for Agriculture Today and Tomorrow
February 27, 2024
Via Zoom
The February Farm Foundation® Forum, Seeds of Change: Exploring AI Solutions for Agriculture Today and Tomorrow, explored the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and agriculture. AI technologies are revolutionizing modern farming practices. This Forum discussed how AI is reshaping the landscape of agriculture, from precision farming and crop management to sustainable practices and increased productivity. It offered real-world success stories and insights into the tangible benefits that AI is bringing to farms across the globe.
This Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 27, at 2 p.m. Central.
(Slides available for download through Dropbox.)
Moderator:
Dennis Buckmaster, Ph.D.
Professor, Agricultural & Biological Engineering; Dean’s Fellow for Digital Agriculture, Purdue University
Panelists:
Jorge Heraud
Vice President, Automation and Autonomy, John Deere
Claudia Roessler
Director, Agriculture in Microsoft’s Cloud for Industry Engineering Team, and Azure Data Manager, Microsoft
Jessica Wedow, Ph.D.
Executive Director, AI for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management, and Sustainability (AIFARMS), University of Illinois