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Growing Local Solutions: How the GROW Community  Innovation Awards Strengthen North Dakota’s AgTech Workforce

Growing Local Solutions: How the GROW Community Innovation Awards Strengthen North Dakota’s AgTech Workforce

by Saralynn Dobler | Feb 2, 2026 | Projects

North Dakota’s agricultural future depends on people as much as technology. From precision agriculture and artificial intelligence to robotics and data-driven decision-making, the AgTech workforce of tomorrow must be skilled, adaptable, and locally grounded. That’s...
Checking in With Tristan: Visiting the Team On Site

Checking in With Tristan: Visiting the Team On Site

by Saralynn Dobler | Jan 7, 2026 | Intern Blog

Working remotely has been a defining part of my internship experience with the NSF ND AgTech Engine. Based in Florida, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to meaningful AgTech work from afar, collaborating virtually, learning about innovation in agriculture, and...
Farmers Lead the Future at Spur Converge: Inside the Farmers Tech Adoption Challenge

Farmers Lead the Future at Spur Converge: Inside the Farmers Tech Adoption Challenge

by Saralynn Dobler | Dec 15, 2025 | Projects

At the recent Spur Converge event in Gothenburg, Nebraska, farmers didn’t just attend another tech showcase; they took charge of it. The Farmers Tech Adoption Challenge reshaped the traditional pitch competition by placing growers, rather than investors, at the center...
NSF AgTech Engine Accepting Applications for GROW Community Innovation Awards.

NSF AgTech Engine Accepting Applications for GROW Community Innovation Awards.

by Saralynn Dobler | Nov 18, 2025 | News

To support local innovation and action, the NSF AgTech Engine is accepting applications for GROW Community Innovation Awards. These mini grants will provide up to $5,000 to empower communities to implement small scale, high impact projects that advance the workforce...
Checking in with Tristan – 3 weeks into his NSF AgTech Engine Internship

Checking in with Tristan – 3 weeks into his NSF AgTech Engine Internship

by Saralynn Dobler | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized

I’ve officially wrapped up my third week working with the NSF AgTech Engine, and what a great start it’s been! As with any new role, there’s always a period of adjustment, but I’ve been surprised at how quickly I’ve started to feel at home. A huge part of that is...
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