The Farm, Food and Enterprise Development program at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a webinar on Oct. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. The webinar, titled “Level Up Your Farm: Unlock Profitability with Digital Tools,” will be held in partnership with Big Data in a Box.
The one-hour session will highlight how small and mid-sized farms can adopt user-friendly digital tools to track their data, make smarter decisions and ultimately improve their bottom line.
“Rising costs, labor shortages and complex regulations leave many small producers searching for ways to streamline operations and increase profitability,” said Alex Van Alstyne, food business extension specialist at Iowa State. “One of the most promising solutions is embracing digital transformation.”
The webinar is designed with practicality in mind, and attendees will walk away with insights that can be implemented immediately, making it a valuable opportunity for producers looking to modernize without feeling overwhelmed by technology.
Participants will learn strategies to capture and organize farm data, apply insights to planting and labor management, strengthen compliance and explore emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence. The session will also provide examples of how data can support value-added ventures, from monitoring production efficiency to identifying profitable market trends.
Registration is available at no cost, and all participants will receive a link to join the online session. For more details and to register, visit the registration page.
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Author:
Alex Van Alstyne
Food Business Extension Specialist
515-294-3041
alexv@iastate.edu
