Adequate water is essential in food production. Smart irrigation systems allow growers to minimize water use while optimizing food production efforts. Smart irrigation utilizes technology to analyze weather and field data and provide individual irrigation plans.

“We’re part of a small group of people who are responsible for helping feed the world and that's invigorating,” said Dave Staroscik, a manufacturing engineer with Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. “You don’t normally think about that, but we really do have an impact on feeding the world.”

“Our philosophy is to go to the farmers,” Schommer said. “A big part of my job is being on the farm.” Schommer’s job is to help secure financial assistance. As an agricultural loan officer, she specifically helps people working within the agricultural industry.

“There's a lot of information out there that I'm constantly gathering, and it’s amazing how much I learn every single day,” said Joe Kertzman, an agricultural journalist and Managing Editor of the Badger Common’Tater.

“I'm the guy who has to make sure that we're following the rules,” said Zack Wysocki, Safety Compliance Manager with Lineage Logistics.

“Anytime a farmer has concerns about what they have going, we investigate, follow up and troubleshoot for them.”

With a mission of shortening the distance between the general public and the food they eat, Farming for the Future Foundation officially broke ground on the Food + Farm Exploration Center.   

From harvesting crops at their peak to accurately storing them post process, technology drives frozen vegetables at many levels.

Though not always destined for food science, Seneca Food Corporation Director of Tech Service Kimberly Challoner loves her career.

It is always something new and different. It's not just sitting in a spot for 8 hours doing the same thing.”

“Every meteorology person has a storm that they remember that got them into weather,” said Mark Holley, Chief Meteorologist at News Channel 7 WSAW-TV in Wausau, Wis.

Farmers and growers in Central Wisconsin rely on Holley’s forecasts to help guide scheduling decisions.

Farming for the Future Foundation is proud to announce the launch of our educational curriculum pilot program. Education Program Manager Jenn Scott said the lessons are designed to help students realize their own connection to agriculture and expand upon it.

Board of Director Michelle Peariso is no stranger to agriculture. Her family has been farming since before she was born. “As every farm kid knows, if your parents farm, the family farms,” Peariso said.

“I feel like I truly have a purpose in providing the world with, in my case, potato chips, but ultimately providing people with food and nourishment,” said Lynn Leahy, a research agronomist.

“Without tires, farmers can’t go anywhere,” said Paul Seehafer, Commercial and Farm Tire Technician with Schierl Tire.

“I would say I am the eyes and the ears for farmers.” Meet Kelly Verhaalen, a Crop Management Specialist.

Despite the myths surrounding canned vegetables, they can be more nutritious than fresh vegetables in some cases.

Jenn Scott joined Farming for the Future this month as the Education Program Manager.

Scott joins the team with an extensive background in agricultural education."

The years in the classroom are where I discovered my passion for the science side of agriculture,” Scott said.

“My position contributes to the industry by helping our front-line workers have the necessary tools to work with growers to get the biggest return on their investment, work in a sustainable fashion and have the proper solutions to help feed the world,” Tubbs said.

“My role is to tell the agriculture story,” Gerbitz said. “I contribute to the industry by highlighting the good and equipping farmers with the tools that they need to share their story themselves as well.”

“As an agricultural communicator I get to work with the most resilient inspiring and innovative group of people that you will ever get to meet,” she said.