April 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. In partnership with Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau is in search of top entrepreneurs who are searching for solutions to challenges that farmers face on their operations. Some examples include access to labor, optimizing yield and reducing operating costs.
Entrepreneurs are given the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions and compete for startup funds to go toward their business idea. The Top 10 teams will pitch virtually to compete for a spot in the Final Four.
The Final Four teams will be awarded $10,000 and a chance to compete to
advance to the final round, which will take place at American Farm Bureau’s Annual Convention in Anaheim, CA, Jan. 9-14, 2026.
o Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Winner, awarded $100,000.
o Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Runner-up, awarded
$25,000.
Applications are accepted until Monday, June 9, 2025. Interested entrepreneurs can find more information and the application at fb.org/challenge.