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CEO/CIO
Nelson Farms, Inc., AgAnswers
United States
Andrew Nelson is a fifth-generation farmer and CEO of Nelson Farms, Inc., a 7,500-acre dryland grain operation in the Palouse region of eastern Washington. His farm produces wheat, canola, peas, lentils, and garbanzo beans, with a strong focus on using technology to improve productivity, efficiency, and decision-making.
Andrew is also the Chief Innovation Officer of AgAnswers.ai, where he helps shape and develop AI-powered tools for agriculture. With a background in software architecture, he brings the perspective of both a technologist and a working farmer who evaluates new technology based on whether it creates meaningful value in real-world farm operations.
He also serves on the Washington Chapter Board of The Nature Conservancy and is an active advocate for practical applications of automation, precision agriculture, AI, and data-driven decision-making in farming.
Tue 20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Stage
The Growers Experience
Speakers
Andrew Nelson CEO/CIO Nelson Farms, Inc., AgAnswers
Ines Hanrahan Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
Linda Neunzig Coordinator - owner Snohomish County. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Agriculture Office
Matthew Whiting Scientist, Extension Specialist, and Professor Washington State University
Raj Khosla International Society of Precision Agriculture Washington State University/CAHNRS
Wei Yang Professor and Blueberry specialist Oregon State University
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