Memberships

If you join Ag Ventures you can:

  • Participate in value-added businesses developed by Ag Ventures.
  • Members will have first or only opportunity to participate.
  • Members can become a part of Countryside Angels.
  • Obtain development assistance for a value-added business venture that you are interested in starting.
  • Support value-added activities.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology through the Farmer Trial Network.
  • Participate in educational events.
  • AgLaunch Farmer Network
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    Free

    Farming is changing rapidly. We all know the role of data, conservation, direct-to-end user markets, and traceability are the future, but farmers are often left figuring it out on their own.  The AgLaunch Farmer Network connects farmers with startup companies and specialty crop opportunities to beta test ideas, offer feedback, and, ultimately, increase farm efficiencies and earning power.


    The AgLaunch Farmer Network members collaborate with entrepreneurs to test innovative pre-commercial technologies and specialty crops on their farms. Connections forged through the network are creating more opportunities for farmers to engage with and own novel investment models, data monetization, and new production practices.


    AgLaunch Farmer Network members provide multi-year field trials to help scale new technologies and vertical integration opportunities. Field trials are coordinated by the professional staff of agronomists at AgLaunch and can include small scale plot work through thousands of acres across multiple crops, soil types, climate zones, and production systems including livestock and specialty crops.


    The Data Commons will speed the time to market and increase likelihood of success for early stage agricultural startups, by giving them access to aggregated data from across multiple farmers that are part of AgLaunch Farmer Network.

  • AgLaunch Farmers LLC Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $100

    AgLaunch Farmers LLC

    In order to join AgLaunch Farmers LLC there are certain requirements that need to have been met. Two of those requirements are that you are a part of the AgLaunch Farmer Network and that you an Ag Ventures Alliance member. For more details please contact our office.

  • Countryside Angels Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    Free

    Countryside Angels facilitates the introduction of entrepreneurs to potential investors through presentations and other mechanisms. Countryside Angels consists of individual angel investors interested in financing privately held companies or ventures typically in an early stage of development. Membership in Countryside Angels is a privilege, which is subject to renewal, revocation, or termination for a member's failure to conduct him or herself in a manner consistent with Countryside Angels' Code of Conduct; Confidentiality Requirements; or Membership Requirements.

  • Ag Ventures Alliance Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $25

    Why should I join Ag Ventures Alliance?

    If you join Ag Ventures you can:

    • Participate in value-added businesses developed by Ag Ventures.
    • Members will have first or only opportunity to participate.
    • Members can become a part of Countryside Angels.
    • Obtain development assistance for a value-added business venture that you are interested in starting.
    • Support value-added activities.
    • Access to cutting-edge technology through the Farmer Trial Network.
    • Participate in educational events.
  • IA/MN Farm Trial Program
    Duration
    Lifetime
    Package price
    Free

    The Farm Trial Program matches startups that are building new products with innovative farmers to test and provide feedback to provide a better product for our farmers. Participating startups gain access to a network of early adopters, receive critical advice, and get field trial results. Participating farmers get to help shape the future of agriculture and earn equity in high-potential startups. Opportunities are limited so if you are an AgVA member and would like to participate in the Farm Trial Program please fill out the application to find the right match for you and one of the startups.