Conner Prairie and Corteva announced a partnership to advance agricultural education and innovation through a multi-year collaboration.
The partnership positions Corteva as the presenting partner of the Food, Farm and Energy Experience (FFEE), creating opportunities to showcase the evolution of agriculture and its role in sustainable living.
“This partnership honors Indiana’s agricultural roots while planting seeds for a more sustainable future,” said Norman Burns, president and CEO of Conner Prairie. “Together with Corteva, we are creating a space where guests can engage in the future of agriculture and the ways our lives intersect with this rich heritage every day.”
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Corteva is a global leader in agricultural technology, investing nearly $4 million daily to address challenges like food security. Through this partnership, Corteva and Conner Prairie aim to provide guests with engaging and educational experiences that spotlight the innovations shaping agriculture today.
The collaboration will include:
- Continued sponsorship of seasonal events such as the Corn Maze and Sunflower Field through 2036, offering interactive learning opportunities for all ages.
- A new immersive agriculture exhibit within Conner Prairie’s reimagined Museum Experience Center, featuring dynamic storytelling and digital activations, slated to open between 2026 and 2028.
- Development of the FFEE Conservation Campus, a visionary destination in the planning stages that will highlight agricultural education and showcase innovations in food, farming and energy production.
“Conner Prairie is an Indiana treasure and we’re so proud to help support their mission and growth while giving visitors new and unique experiences,” said Audrey Grimm, senior vice president and chief people officer at Corteva. “It’s important that everyone understand where their food comes from and the vital role agriculture innovation plays in sustainably feeding our world.”
Learn more about the Conner Prairie and Corteva partnership at connerprairie.org.
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Hanna Rauworth is the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, where she covers topics at the intersection of public health, environmental issues, and community impact. With a commitment to storytelling that informs and empowers, she strives to highlight the challenges and solutions shaping the well-being of Indianapolis residents.
