Pivot Bio and Purdue Ag Council: A Synergetic Collaboration for Ag Week
From March 31 to April 4, Purdue University will host its highly anticipated Purdue Ag Week, a tradition that unites students, faculty, and industry leaders to celebrate the essential role of agriculture in shaping our future. This year, Pivot Bio, renowned for its cutting-edge agricultural technology, proudly participates as a supporter of the Purdue Ag Council.
Pivot Bio is considered one of the premier agtech pioneers globally, recognized for its innovative solutions in crop nutrition. The company’s involvement in Ag Week provides a unique opportunity to foster direct engagement between current students and professionals in the sector, which is vital for cultivating future leaders in agriculture.
Sam Adams, an agronomist at Pivot Bio and a proud Purdue alumnus, states, "Representing Pivot Bio on campus resonates deeply with me. My education at Purdue was instrumental in shaping my professional identity. Being able to contribute back by connecting with students not only benefits them but also showcases the advancements we are making in agriculture through science and technology."
During the week, members of the Pivot Bio team, including those who have graduated from Purdue, will be on-site to partake in various discussions, workshops, and networking events. They aim to provide insights into the latest innovations in agritech and how these technologies can positively impact the agricultural landscape.
Pivot Bio's support for Purdue Ag Week underscores the company's longstanding relationship with the university. This partnership has included collaborative research efforts focused on understanding the efficacy of Pivot Bio’s patented, gene-edited nitrogen-fixing microbes under real-world conditions. These research efforts recently culminated in a peer-reviewed study published in
Scientific Reports, confirming the vital role of these microbes in providing essential nitrogen to crops.
This kind of research demonstrates not only Pivot Bio’s commitment to advancing agricultural practices but also its dedication to education and supporting land-grant institutions that are fundamental to the agricultural community. By engaging with students, Pivot Bio hopes to ignite interest in agritech and encourage future innovations that will benefit the global community.
Pivot Bio's continuous support of Purdue University reflects its mission to harness nature’s potential responsibly and sustainably, tackling the pressing challenges that agriculture faces today, especially in the context of climate change and producing sufficient food to meet growing global demands.
Moreover, their products are increasingly recognized for their significance in the agriculture industry, having earned honors from publications like
TIME,
Fast Company, and
Fortune. By providing farmers with reliable nutrient solutions, Pivot Bio contributes significantly to a more resilient food supply chain.
As Ag Week progresses, the collaboration between Purdue Ag Council and Pivot Bio will not just celebrate agriculture’s past but will also look towards a future shaped by new technologies and a commitment to sustainability. The attendees can expect a week filled with informative exchanges, innovative showcases, and inspiring stories that highlight the vital intersection of education, industry, and agricultural advancement.
For more information about Pivot Bio and its commitment to revolutionizing agriculture through science, visit
PivotBio.com.