Anaheim Marriott
700 W. Convention Way
Anaheim, CA
November 19 - 20
Join us for two full days of engaging sessions, expert insights, and valuable connections.
2025 Schedule
Uniting Agriculture for Resilient Outcomes
A resilient agricultural system is one that not only survives disruptions but also evolves to become better prepared for future challenges. We know that the challenges inherent to agriculture sustainability are complex and cannot be solved alone.
The 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Summit will bring together an array of industry perspectives to provide a multi-faceted dialogue reflecting the on-the-ground realities and interconnectedness of agriculture sustainability. Learn from world-class experts and from fellow attendees as you explore new ideas and approaches to advance our shared action toward a more sustainable and resilient U.S. food system.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Designing Impactful, Rigorous Beef Sustainability Programs That Scale
Driving meaningful climate action requires solutions that work for both ranchers and companies. This session will feature real-world examples of beef scope 3 reduction programs and a candid discussion with corporate sustainability leaders about the hurdles, partnerships, and opportunities shaping the future of beef’s role in climate strategies. Attendees will leave with practical insights, and a clear understanding of how beef can strengthen their sustainability roadmaps.
Sponsored by:
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Opening Remarks
Welcome to California
California is home to one of the most wide-ranging and productive agricultural landscapes in the world. Discover the breadth of California agriculture and how innovative, collaborative solutions are helping the value chain address the state’s key sustainability challenges.
- Christine Birdsong, Undersecretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Producer Voices - Spotlight on Innovative Finance Models for Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainability on the farm is only achievable when it’s also financially viable. As new finance models emerge — from blended finance options to sustainability linked loans — to support sustainability practices, producers are weighing the real-world impact on their operations. In this session, farmers share their honest perspectives on what’s working, what’s falling short, and how financial tools must evolve to ensure that sustainability is not just a short-term environmental goal but a lasting economic reality for producers.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Climate Action in California’s Specialty Crops: On-the-Ground Solutions and Opportunities
Climate change is reshaping US agriculture, with California’s specialty crops at the forefront of both impacts and solutions. This interactive breakout session, co-hosted by a leading brands, growers and grower groups, will explore how California’s diverse specialty crop industries are proactively addressing climate change through mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies. Join us to gain actionable insights and be inspired by real-world examples of stakeholders creating a more sustainable, thriving future for agriculture in the face of climate change.
Food in Summer, Fuel in Winter: Making Cover Crops Pay (Premier Sponsor: Corteva)
This session explores how cover crops, particularly winter oilseeds like canola, can double as renewable energy feedstocks — supporting both soil health and the global biofuels market.
Forging the Future: Public-Private Livestock Partnerships in the Wake of Funding Shifts
As the landscape of agricultural and environmental funding evolves, the role of public-private partnerships becomes increasingly vital in advancing sustainability goals. This panel will delve deeply into the dynamics and how each sector views unique partnerships, exploring how they can leverage shifted dollars and redefine the economic flows from farm-level operations to food companies. We'll discuss how collaborative solutions across the supply chain, involving key stakeholders including solution providers, CPG companies, farmers, NGO’s, financial institutions and federal entities can scale sustainable practices while benefiting each sector.
From Insights to Impact: What You Need to Know About Next Generation Decision Makers
To safeguard progress, sustainability sector leaders must not only engage with today’s agriculture leaders but also start building connections with the next generation of decision-makers. But where to start? The Farm Journal’s Intelligence & Influence division has recently conducted a cross-sector deep dive into the operational, psychological, behavioral, and attitudinal data shaping the views of “NextGen” farmers and ranchers to bust myths and assumptions and bring forward crucial business intelligence. Hear from the data science, ranch, and organization perspectives around the findings. Leave with a clearer view of the horizon when it comes to tomorrow’s farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness decision-makers.
Staying Ahead: Preparing for Evolving GHG Quantification Frameworks (Partner Sponsor: Field to Market)
GHG emission quantification frameworks are continuously evolving, challenging sustainable agriculture practitioners to maintain credible footprinting systems. Join us as expert speakers from Field to Market [invited: WRI, WBCSD] to discuss strategic approaches to building adaptable GHG quantification systems. Topics will include current methodology trends, design principles for resilient frameworks, and practical strategies for navigating uncertainty while maintaining consistency. During this session, you will also explore how Field to Market is planning to future proof the Fieldprint Platform® for emerging standards. Attendees will learn actionable recommendations for preparing their organizations to evolve alongside changing measurement standards while preserving program integrity.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Navigating Land Use Change: Decision-Support Tools for Risk and Resilience
This interactive workshop will equip participants with practical tools and collaborative strategies for using land use change (LUC) maps and definitions to strengthen the value of U.S. commodities and assess risk across agricultural supply chains. Building on outputs from the Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI), attendees will explore sector-specific examples, test new mapping tools and co-develop actions to address gaps in definitions and LUC assessments. The workshop will educate on best practices for LUC mapping and definitions and will engage participants in large and small group sessions, interactive polls and prioritization activities that foster alignment across commodities and value chains.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
California Farmers, Dairies Collaborate to Reduce Regulatory Pressure, Ensure Safe Drinking Water
A global agricultural powerhouse, California produces hundreds of crops, including two-thirds of the nation’s nuts and fruits, a third of its vegetables and a fifth of its milk. But the state shares a challenge common across the world’s most productive farming regions – groundwater impacts from many decades of fertilizer use. Today, Central Valley farmers are leading a monumental effort to turn that around. Their innovative approach provides free well testing and safe drinking water to thousands of families. In return, farmers and others get limited regulatory relief, allowing them much-needed time to achieve improved practices while remaining economically sustainable.
How Data-Driven Animal Diets Can Advance Food Industry Sustainability
Manufactured animal feeds are fundamental to the productivity of animal production systems but also represent a significant proportion of the cost and footprint of meat, milk, eggs and farmed seafood. Feed-related emissions are also major components of Scope 3 for food and pet food companies and retailers, and relevant for downstream sustainability efforts. This session will explore advances in formulation and life cycle assessment (LCA) based environmental footprinting platforms to help the industry understand and reduce its impact, while maintaining efficiency. We will describe optimization techniques balancing footprint minimization with cost and invite discussion of feed optimization’s role in meeting environmental objectives.
New Ways of Linking Farm Finance, Crop Insurance and New Crops
The shifting agricultural landscape offers farmers opportunities, but new crops and rotations may be unfamiliar, undercapitalized, or lacking in insurance safety nets. Current financial and risk management systems – especially federally backed crop insurance – do not always support these new ventures, making it harder for producers to meet emerging demand with confidence. This session will rethink how shifting trade dynamics and domestic market gaps are creating demand for new crops; how we connect crop insurance, finance, and cropping systems, including policy and data barriers; and innovative models of risk-sharing that incentivize crop diversity and resilience.
Resilient, Sustainable Protein & Circular Economy: US-RSPE Framework and NARA’s Real-World Impact (Partner Sponsor: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association)
Explore how the U.S. poultry, egg, and rendering sectors are supporting a more resilient supply chain and uniting sectors while advancing sustainability through data-driven frameworks and circular‑economy practices. US‑RSPE’s multi‑stakeholder Sustainability Framework offers comprehensive metrics across bird welfare, planet, and people. NARA exemplifies this through initiatives in food‑waste diversion, green energy, water recovery, and industry‑wide life‑cycle assessment. Join industry experts to discover practical tools, real‑world data, and collaborative strategies shaping a sustainable protein future.
Sustainable Packaging for Fresh Produce: Industry Alliance and Roadmap
Packaging plays a critical role in enabling the sustainability of fresh produce supply chains. From ensuring food safety and minimizing food waste to mitigating material waste, optimal sustainable packaging for fresh produce must meet all functionality needs while maintaining continuous innovation, economics, and improvement towards increasingly sustainable outcomes. Many nontraditional fresh produce packaging alternatives presented do not consistently provide the technical functionality and are not reliably accessible to the fresh produce industry. This session will review a roadmap developed by the Sustainable Produce Packaging Alignment (SPPA) for the fresh produce industry and retail partners in North America.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Talk Dollars and Dirt: Using Economic Tools to Support Soil Health (Part 1)
This workshop has two parts: Part 2 runs from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Please plan to attend both sessions for the full benefit.
Gain confidence using an online Predictive Soil Health Economic Calculator tool, 2-page soil health economic case studies, 2-page guides summarizing row crop and grazing economic literature, and additional outreach and educational resources to engage farmers in meaningful conversations about the economic costs and benefits of regenerative soil health practices.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Collaborative Decarbonization in Ag Supply Chains: Turning Shared Emissions into Shared Opportunity
This panel explains how Arva’s Scope Sharing model, a collaborative approach to decarbonizing shared supply chains, brings farmer co-operatives, processors and retailers together; transforming stranded assets into opportunities for collaboration and scaling regen ag investments to reach more farmers and more acres. Moderated by Arva, members from Nestlé Purina and PepsiCo, as well as Bartlett and Kellanova, will share how their innovative partnerships help decarbonize their procurement of rice and wheat, respectively. These partnerships illustrate how both horizontal and vertical scope-sharing projects work in practice.
Crisis to Credibility: Communicating Sustainability When It Matters Most
Sustainability claims can invite scrutiny — from media, advocacy groups, and the public. Are you ready to respond when your practices are questioned? This session explores how food and ag stakeholders can proactively communicate their sustainability efforts — and protect trust during high-pressure moments. A panel of experts will share lessons from real-world scenarios where transparency, messaging, and rapid response made the difference. Attendees will leave with tools to build stronger internal alignment, anticipate communication pitfalls, and ensure their sustainability story holds up under the spotlight.
Impact of Farm Management Practices within a Watershed through Ecosystem Services Valuation
Lake Winnipeg, the world's eleventh-largest freshwater lake and Canada's sixth-largest, encompasses a watershed that extends across four Canadian provinces and four U.S. states. Water can be the lens to drive value to the farm through collective action and collaboration in a landscape-based approach. Valuation of outcomes can support collaborators in reporting impacts made from contributions in a sourcing, supply, or sales region as part of their value chain. Throughout this session, panelists will use the Lake Winnipeg Basin Project as a case study to illustrate this and highlight how similar nature-based solutions support stakeholders in driving positive environmental outcomes.
Leveraging Corporate, Farmer, and Conservation Collaboration to Expand Regenerative Practices
Although there has been effort to improve support and resources for implementing regenerative agriculture practices, adoption by farmers is hindered due to perceived and real challenges they encounter. Farmer-led groups are key to engaging more farmers to adopt these practices that will help improve soil health and water quality while addressing the farmers’ bottom line. This session will explore the importance of collaboration among farmers, local partners, and corporate partners while using scientific approaches and the learned experiences of a farmer-led group to reach collective goals and demonstrate improvements to local streams and lakes as a result.
What Dairy’s GHG Roadmap Reveals for a Sustainable Food System Future (Partner Sponsor: Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy)
Discover how U.S. dairy is taking a sector-wide approach to advancing its sustainability journey. This session previews insights from the industry’s Strategic Roadmap — a science-based resource grounded in LCA data and scenario modeling — that explores key pathways to GHG neutrality. Hear from experts on high-impact levers like feed, fuel, and finance, and learn how collaboration across agriculture and the supply chain is essential for success. Walk away with actionable insights and partnership opportunities that extend beyond dairy.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Talk Dollars and Dirt: Using Economic Tools to Support Soil Health (Part 2)
This workshop has two parts: Part 1 runs from 1:45-2:45 p.m. You must attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2.
Gain confidence using an online Predictive Soil Health Economic Calculator tool, 2-page soil health economic case studies, 2-page guides summarizing row crop and grazing economic literature, and additional outreach and educational resources to engage farmers in meaningful conversations about the economic costs and benefits of regenerative soil health practices.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.
Tom Ryan
As President of Truterra, Tom leads Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business and is driving farmer adoption of climate-smart practices. Under Tom’s leadership, Truterra is focused on creating new value streams up and down the supply chain by connecting farmers, ag retailers, and food and CPG companies. Not only does Tom have industry-spanning experience working with farmers and ag retailers, but he is also a multi-generation farmer who practices sustainability and soil health practices on his own farm.
Tom is a 23-year veteran of the Land O’Lakes Federated system, and throughout his tenure, he has held multiple leadership roles, most recently leading WinField United’s business operations team where he oversaw customer experience, business analytics and data science. He also led WinField United’s Strategic Retail Alliance efforts executing partnerships, alliances and joint ventures across 40 ag retailers.
Tom has strong experience in precision agriculture and working directly with farmers and ag retailers to evaluate and adopt conservation practices. He first joined Land O’Lakes in 2005 as a Seed & Agronomy Advisor and previously served as a Technical Service Provider with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. In this role, he helped farmers develop conservation plans, apply for federal conservation funding, and adopt new regenerative practices.
Tom is a multi-generation farmer who is an active partner in his family’s 1,200-acre corn and soybean farm near Springfield, MN. He currently resides in Ham Lake, MN with his wife Kori and their son Jack.