Exploring Agriculture Business, Labor, and Innovation Opportunities with Connie Bowen 220

September 19, 2023

In this episode, we dive into the world of agriculture in 2023 with Connie Bowen, exploring the challenges and opportunities in farming. From labor issues and innovative solutions to equity in agriculture and the complexities of the food supply chain, Connie shares valuable insights into the evolving landscape of farming in the United States.


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The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.

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Connie bowen links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/constancebowen
https://www.forbes.com/sites/conniebowen/
https://www.conniebowen.com/
https://t.co/7SiWisf3W8

timestamps

00:00 Introducing Connie

01:08 State of agriculture in the USA

04:00 Things causing importation 

07:45 Innovating in Agriculture / Massive opportunity / Labor issues

11:19 Meeting nutritional needs in USA / potential issues /Farm Bill

15:43 Farm inefficiencies, crazy things on farms, labor issues

19:30 Human trafficking in agriculture / specialty crops / equity or profit sharing / H2A workers

26:00 Solutions for agriculture problems / company culture

33:38 Supply and demand opportunities / ranchers/ school food

41:10 Labor / data marketplace

43:33 Unions in agriculture

48:15 Mythical man month in agriculture / local maximum 

51:00 Walking on farms, bourbon diplomacy 

52:55 Complexity of problems and opportunities in agriculture

56:27 Uber for farm equipment / tractor equipment 

59:15 Renting equipment 

01:02:20 Opportunities and optimism to integrate into agriculture/ advice  

01:07:30 Cultivating curiosity / cold outreach 

01:09:40 Crafting cold outreach  

01:12:32 Playing Rugby 

01:16:41 Mentoring and helping women and POC / leading

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