Promote your organization and support the future of agriculture through sponsoring one of the Northern Crops Institute’s annual events.

If you prefer to receive an invoice for sponsorship payment, please email Janel Brooks, at janel.brooks@northerncrops.com.

If you have any questions about sponsorships, please contact Program Development Manager, Casey Peterson, at casey.peterson@northerncrops.com.

Summer Ag Academy

NCI, in collaboration with industry partners, will host 60 high school students for its annual Summer Ag Academy. This experience is available to all high school students, grades 9-11, regardless of past experience in agriculture. The Summer Ag Academy is a free, immersive career exploration experience in food science, animal science, and international trade. Students are exposed to world-class professionals, facilities, and activities.

Ancient Grains Conference

The Ancient Grains Conference will be held in 2026. This conference will be held at the Northern Crops Institute on the campus of North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, and aims to provide an educational and promotional setting to explore the characteristics and utilization of Ancient Grains.