Grand Farm is a network of growers, corporations, startups, investors, government, and educators working together to solve problems in agriculture with applied technology. Grand Farm creates events, conferences, and workshops to accelerate problem-solving, and works directly with innovation teams to help them apply innovative thinking within their organizations and provide field management and innovation-as-a-service. Grand Farm also operates a 590-acre Innovation Campus near Casselton, ND, that serves as a space for collaboration, research, and demonstration in developing solutions for farming in the fourth agricultural revolution.
A Foundation Built in Phase I
When Grand Farm broke ground on land just west of Casselton, the idea was simple: create a neutral proving ground where growers, startups, corporations, researchers, and government partners could work side-by-side on real challenges facing agriculture. Phase I turned that idea into a physical home: the Grand Farm Innovation Campus.
Since opening in June 2024:
25,000 square foot Innovation Shop opened with over 200+ groups hosted
Nearly 80 field trials with 70+ partners
5,000+ visitors, including growers, international delegations, students, and partners
Phase II: An Expanded Campus and New Capabilities
Now the Grand Farm Innovation Campus is entering Phase II of its expansion, and the scale of the vision has grown along with it. The campus footprint has already expanded from 140 acres to 590 acres, including 450 newly acquired acres that open up room for larger trials and deeper research capabilities. AGCO’s Precision Technology Institute North Dakota (PTI ND) has become the anchor tenant on 300 acres, transforming part of the site into a living laboratory for equipment testing and precision farming research.
A new master plan, shaped by input from growers, industry leaders, startups, educators, and community voices, maps out how this expanded landscape will gradually take shape. It envisions a campus designed not only for field trials, but for conversations, workshops, demonstrations, and collaborations that feel grounded in the realities of agriculture.
Get Involved
Host an Event:
Book a spot at the Innovation Campus for meetings, workshops, or community gatherings that connect people across our region.
Visit the Campus:
Attend a flagship conference or join a field tour next summer to see trials, startup plots, and the work Grand Farm partners are executing on Red River Valley soil.
Support Phase II
Become a partner or donor to help expand the campus and strengthen the resources available to growers, startups, industry leaders, and researchers.
Looking Ahead
Grand Farm recently earned further investment for the Innovation Campus from the State of North Dakota, providing momentum for the next phase and expanding infrastructure, testing capacity, and collaboration opportunities. This support aligns with growing federal momentum advanced through Senator Hoeven’s work to secure funding in the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations process for the AgTech Cooperative Agreement with Grand Farm, NDSU, and USDA ARS, including support to establish an ARS worksite on the campus. Together, these state and federal investments reinforce and expand upon the original public and private commitments, positioning Grand Farm as a national leader in agricultural innovation and establishing a platform where future investments can build on one another.
