The Stutsman Journey: What We've Learned Over 90 Years in Ag Business
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2025 at 4:30 pm – 0127 Curtiss Hall
The Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in AgricultureMark Stutsman, COO of Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. and third generation, will share the major lessons learned from his family's 91-year-old ag business and how these experiences can help navigate the evolving ag industry. Stutsman is a proud Iowa State Alumnus; he graduated with a degree in farm operations and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho. He also holds an MBA from St. Ambrose. Beyond his responsibilities as COO of Stutsmans, Mark serves on the board of the following agricultural organizations: Agricultural Retailers Association, Governor Reynolds Iowa Environmental Protection Commission (Chairman), WestLink AG (Chairman) and The Fertilizer Institute.This lecture will be recorded and ready to view on the Available Recordings page approximately 24-36 hours after the conclusion of the event. The recording will only be available for three weeks from the date of the lecture.The Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in AgricultureMark Stutsman, COO of Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc. and third generation, will share the major lessons learned from his family's 91-year-old ag business and how these experiences can help navigate the evolving ag industry. Stutsman is a proud Iowa State Alumnus; he graduated with a degree in farm operations and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho. He also holds an MBA from St. Ambrose. Beyond his responsibilities as COO of Stutsmans, Mark serves on the board of the following agricultural organizations: Agricultural Retailers Association, Governor Reynolds Iowa Environmental Protection Commission (Chairman), WestLink AG (Chairman) and The Fertilizer Institute.This lecture will be recorded and ready to view on the Available Recordings page approximately 24-36 hours after the conclusion of the event. The recording will only be available for three weeks from the date of the lecture.
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