25 Trends Shaping Ag Businesses in 2025

Redefining the Future of Agriculture

The agricultural industry is undergoing a seismic shift—driven by technology, sustainability demands, consumer expectations, and economic pressure. In this fast-paced and eye-opening session, we’ll uncover 25 key trends that are not only influencing ag businesses in 2025 but reshaping the way we think about farming, food production, and rural entrepreneurship.

From AI in precision farming to carbon credit markets, from climate-resilient crops to direct-to-consumer models, this presentation connects the dots between innovation and opportunity. Whether you’re a grower, processor, ag-tech startup, or service provider, understanding these trends will help you stay competitive, adapt strategically, and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Join us for a forward-thinking look at the future of agriculture—where the ground is shifting, but the possibilities are wide open

Speaker(s): Andy Gyurisin, Director, Laurel Ridge SBDC

Fee: $0 No Cost

Live Online Session: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025  1:00pm – 2:00pm

About Our Speaker:

Born in the hills of Pennsylvania with a loud voice and a talent for sitting, Andy Gyurisin exceeded the expectations of his family when he managed to combine his hobbies into careers, including head of the Car Sales division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Illinois, co-owner of the Winchester Book Gallery, Small Business Advisor for the SBDC, promotions for the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, as well as connecting the local community with ways to give back to Laurel Ridge Community College through giving as a Development Officer in the Foundation. He's also announced the Apple Blossom Festival’s Firefighter’s Parade, honored Matthew Modine with a 10-film retrospective, and tries to read 40 books a year.