Afternoon Panel - Forward Ag, 2026 Dairy Symposium

2026 Dairy Symposium hosted by UW–Madison: Forward Agriculture, a statewide coalition led by WiSys, brings farmers, industry professionals, university scientists, government entities, investors, and other stakeholders together to shape Wisconsin’s agriculture–tech research and development agenda Grounding remarks: “Forward Agriculture: A partnership approach to advance sustainable agriculture innovation” - Arjun Sanga Panel discussion: "How do we leverage partnerships to think innovatively about sustainable agriculture in Wisconsin?" Brad Bolling Mike Tiboris Blane Huppert Kevin Ladwig Sarita Chauhan Joe Sanford Emily Bauer Sanga is president and trustee of WiSys and a leader in building partnerships that turn research into real‑world solutions. Bolling is a professor in the UW–Madison Department of Food Science whose research focuses on how food can support human health, environmental sustainability, and a more equitable food system. Tiboris is the agriculture and water policy director at River Alliance, where he works to support farmers who are committed to protecting Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers. Huppert is director of the University Business Collaboration Center at UW–River Falls, where he works to connect students and faculty with industry partners to support innovation, hands‑on learning, and regional economic growth. Ladwig is the managing director of 1945 Capital, the venture arm of Johnsonville Holdings, based in Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Chauhan is a Senior Biotechnologist at GEA with expertise in scientific research, data analytics, and business strategy. Sanford is an Assistant Professor in the School of Agriculture and a faculty researcher with the Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. Bauer serves as the director of licensing at Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for agricultural biotechnology. 🌐 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://dairyinnovationhub.wisc.edu 👥 OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/dairy_hub Facebook:   / dairyinnovationhub   LinkedIn:   / dairy-innovation-hub