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In the press · News release · January 12, 2026

FarmMind Wins $100K in Ag Innovation Challenge

American Farm Bureau Federation

FarmMind wins the American Farm Bureau Federation's 12th annual Ag Innovation Challenge, taking first place and $100,000 at the 2026 AFBF Convention.

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Colin Raby, in a white FarmMind shirt and jeans, pitching on stage at the Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, with sponsor banners behind him
Fig. 1Pitching FarmMind in the final round of the Ag Innovation Challenge, 2026 AFBF Convention.

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FarmMind won the American Farm Bureau Federation's Ag Innovation Challenge, the national competition for startups building the future of agriculture, taking first place and $100,000 at the 2026 AFBF Convention.

The win capped a path that began with a Top 10 selection in August and a place among the final four in September. The announcement was carried by Farm Bureau publications and agricultural outlets across the country.

Colin Raby presenting on the Ag Innovation Challenge stage to a seated audience while three judges look on from the left
Fig. 2Before the judges and a full house at the AFBF Convention trade show.

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