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,...
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...
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...
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...