an agricultural innovation hub

Why Ag Tech at The Pantheon?

In order for Knox County to continue its prosperity in the agriculture industry, Ag Technology is paramount. As a state and national leader in gross agricultural output, our farmers must stay on the cutting edge of specialty crop production, diversifying cropping systems, and lead the field in soil health, conservation and sustainability. The Secondary Agricultural Education supported by Vincennes University helps farmers with key technological skills.

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Ag Tech Goals for Farmers

  • Collaboration + Engagement with Ag Technology Entrepreneurs and Innovation 
  • Create local access to ag technology market solutions 
  • Deliver local agriculture entrepreneurship opportunities 
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Drew Garretson

Director of Digital Experience,
Ceres Solutions Cooperative

"The Pantheon is the shot of adrenaline that our area needs to make the turn out of generational poverty, low-paying jobs, and the steady loss of bright young minds. We will do this by investing in young, dynamic, and talented individuals and giving them the space and resources to create and test their ideas. We will activate our community with programming that helps them succeed via partnerships with key institutions and experts.”

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Ag Tech COMMITTEE
  • Mike Brocksmith (Farmer) 
  • Chuck Mansfield (Ag Professor VU) 
  • Josh Mason (Ag Business) 
  • Don Villwock (Farmer/Purdue/VU)
  • Drew Garretson (Ag Business)
  • Nichole Like (Pantheon)
  • Brady Mouzin (Farmer)
  • Nick Benson (Farmer/Ag Business)
  • Sean Nettleton (Ag Business)
  • Justin Marchino (Farmer)
  • Ethan Anson (Farmer)
Ag Tech PArtners
Ag Tech COMMITTEE Sponsors

Ag Tech Events

February 2022
Ag Technology Startup Showcase
1st Quarter 2022
Ag + INnovate Challange

Past Ag Events

December 2019
Ag Technology Committee Created
March 2020
Purdue Dean of Agriculture & Ag Alumni
Pantheon Tour
August 2020
AgriNovus, Mitch Frazier
Pantheon, Regional Farms, & Vincennes University Ag  Tours
November 2020
Purdue Dean of Agriculture & Purdue Sr. Leadership Team
Pantheon tour
February 2021
Ag Technology Startup Showcase
February 2021
AgriNovus Indiana
Innovation Council
Membership
Summer 2021
WHIN / Pantheon
Living Lab Pilot
Agriculture Alliance
July 2021
ISDA Visit Pantheon & Local Farms
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Ag-Tech Events

Dec 2019

Ag Technology
Committee Created

Mar 2020

Purdue Dean of Agriculture & Ag Alumni

Pantheon Tour
Aug 2020

AgriNovus,
Mitch Frazier

Pantheon, Regional Farms, and Vincennes University Ag Campus Tours
Nov
2020

Purdue Dean of Agriculture & Purdue Sr. Leadership Team

Pantheon Tour
Feb
2021

Ag Technology Startup Showcase

Feb 2021

AgriNovus Indiana Innovation Council

Membership
Future Events
Summer 2021

WHIN / Pantheon Living Lab Pilot

Agriculture Alliance
July
2021

ISDA Visit Pantheon & Local Farms

Feb 2022

Ag Technology Startup Showcase

1st Quarter 2022

Ag + INnovate Challange