The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is a national business competition that showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. 

The challenge is looking to identify the top entrepreneurs who are addressing both traditional issues farmers face on their operation, such as access to labor, optimizing yield and reducing operating costs, and entrepreneurs who are addressing new challenges facing farmers and rural communities.The overall winner of the competition will receive $100,000 in startup funds, the runner-up will be awarded $25,000 and two additional business owners who advance to the final four round will receive $10,000. Semi-finalist teams will be selected to pitch virtually to compete for a spot in the final four rounds of the contest.

Applications are due Monday, June 9th at 11:59 EST. To learn more about the challenge visit the Farm Bureau webpage here to begin your application, start here.