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Supply Summit: Join Us in Kansas City

Many of you received an email from me recently personally inviting you to come to Kansas City in April for the 2021 Supply Summit. I want to use this space in the inaugural digital issue of Ag Innovator to reinforce that message.

You and I have at least a few things in common. First, we are innovators and entrepreneurs. We are bold amid uncertainty.

Next, we bring a humility and generosity to our work that makes it easy for us to learn from one another. We know that it takes each of us with our individual strengths and perspectives to make our businesses stronger, our industry stronger, even our families stronger.

Finally, we find value in belonging. We understand the value of the Âé¶¹app and see its potential for driving growth in our operations.

It is time to gather again. This is not a call for recklessness. We will not flout the rules. But, I believe, the Board of Directors believes, Association staff believe, and at least 120 member executives believe that the Summit can be a safe and productive opportunity to network, form partnerships, learn, and exchange ideas.

Please consider registering for Supply Summit 2021. It is April 7 to 9 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. If you have thoughts on the meeting, let me know at President@FarmEquip.org, or get in touch with Executive Vice President Vernon Schmidt at Vernon@FarmEquip.org.

To find a new way, you must take a new path.

Matt Westendorf is president of the Association in 2021 and president of Westendorf Manufacturing in Onawa, Iowa.