We welcome Central Valley Ag (CVA) as a sponsor at The Combine. As a leading agricultural cooperative based in Nebraska, CVA brings a wealth of experience, innovation, and resources that align perfectly with our goals of supporting AgTech startups in the heartland. Their commitment to advancing agriculture through cutting-edge solutions makes them an invaluable partner in our journey to foster the next generation of AgTech entrepreneurs.
A Cooperative Powerhouse Rooted in the Heartland
Central Valley Ag (CVA) is a farmer-owned cooperative that has grown to become one of the strongest in the Midwest. Born from the merger of three Nebraska cooperatives in 2003, CVA has since expanded its footprint across Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, providing innovative products and services in the areas of grain, agronomy, feed, and energy.
Through strategic acquisitions and mergers with other successful cooperatives, CVA has solidified its position as an industry leader, dedicated to serving the needs of its member-owners and the broader agricultural community. With a focus on investing in cutting-edge technology and facilities to ensure world-class service, CVA is set to continue its growth and impact for future generations.
Core Values: Central Valley Ag's Commitment to Excellence
At The Combine, we're excited to partner with Central Valley Ag (CVA), a company whose core values align closely with our mission. CVA’s commitment to Integrity ensures honesty in every action, with their word serving as a bond of trust. They value their People as key drivers of success, fostering a safe environment for personal growth and development. Constant Innovation fuels their creative approach to solving challenges, while Lifelong Learning keeps them adaptable in a changing business world. Driven by a strong competitive spirit, CVA’s pursuit of Success ensures they consistently rise above the competition and lead in the industry.
Impact on Industry and Community
From the outside, cooperatives like CVA may seem like any other business, but they are fundamentally different. Owned and controlled by those who do business with them, cooperatives serve their members rather than distant shareholders. This cooperative spirit was born out of necessity, helping producers achieve what they couldn't do alone.
Over the years, CVA has consistently adapted to the changing agricultural landscape. By prioritizing innovation and community, CVA ensures they provide value not just today, but for future generations as well. Their unwavering commitment to being part of something greater encapsulates their forward-thinking approach to agriculture.
Central Valley Ag is more than a business—it's a cooperative dedicated to driving positive change in agriculture, guided by strong core values and a vision for the future. We are proud to have CVA as a Sponsor of The Combine, an agtech incubator, and look forward to seeing their continued impact on the industry and communities they serve.
What is The Combine?
Invest Nebraska's Combine Incubator is a statewide initiative focused on supporting high-growth agri-food entrepreneurs through mentoring, commercialization support, physical incubation space on Nebraska's Innovation Campus, and a network of helping farmers and ranchers across the state. Invest Nebraska is a private, non-profit statewide venture development organization focused on high-growth companies in Nebraska and growing the state's entrepreneurial economy. Invest Nebraska works directly with entrepreneurs, researchers, and companies to help commercialize their technologies, launch and grow new businesses, and access needed capital.
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