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Rooted in Purpose: Growing Food, Culture, and Community

Rooted in Purpose: Growing Food, Culture, and Community

by Saralynn Dobler | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized

My name is Ayanna Maynard, and I am enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. I hold space for plants, students, and mentors, all of whom have significantly shaped my path. My work embodies an evolving blend of ecological restoration, cultural revitalization,...
NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota Receives Continued Funding from U.S. National Science Foundation

NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota Receives Continued Funding from U.S. National Science Foundation

by Saralynn Dobler | Mar 23, 2026 | News

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...
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  • Growing Local Solutions: How the GROW Community Innovation Awards Strengthen North Dakota’s AgTech Workforce
  • Checking in With Tristan: Visiting the Team On Site
  • Farmers Lead the Future at Spur Converge: Inside the Farmers Tech Adoption Challenge

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