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A Conversation with Cargill's David MacLennan
In May, the 1st Tuesday Speaker Series welcomed Cargill Chairman and CEO David MacLennan as its featured guest. We recently sat down with him to talk about his presentation, expand on his thoughts, and discuss how business schools can best prepare the future leaders of the food and agricultural industry.
Her Job Keeps This Alum Partnered with Carlson School
After being a partner sponsor of the Carlson International HR Case Competition for the last three years, Land O’Lakes has taken the reigns as lead sponsor this year.
Faculty in 5: Akshay Rao
Dive into the expertise of Akshay Rao at Carlson School. Discover insights and perspectives in just 5 minutes.
The Business of Food: Connecting with Companies and Entrepreneurs
Grow North will connect food start-ups with experts, thought leaders, advocates, resources, and one another to accelerate the development of ideas and talent in the state.
The Business of Food: A Commitment to Food Education
It may not at first seem obvious that agriculture and a school of management are a natural pairing, but it turns out it may be the most synergistic pairing of all, especially for the Carlson School.
He Finds Excitement in Flour
Jeff Weltzin, ’90 BSB, says sometimes the best opportunities are what other people may find boring.
Finding a Balance Between Business and Food Studies
Carlson School students Madeline Malone, '17 BSB, and Abbey Burtis, '18 BSB, are taking different paths wit
The Business of Food: The State of the Industry
Associate Professor and John and Bruce Mooty Chair in Law and Business Paul Vaaler agrees that technology is king.
A Class Confection
In the Carlson School building, there is a lexicon of breakout and conference rooms, but no commercial kitchen. That was something the student start-up 6 Desserts would have to find for itself—just another necessity to succeed in not only the Entre in Action class it was a part of, but in the real consumer market.
Visiting a Cuban Farm to Understand Emerging Markets
Last spring, students in the management class An Introduction to Global Entrepreneurship traveled to Cuba to learn more about that emerging market. As part of the class, students visited an organic farm in Havana that provides meat, dairy, and vegetables for a local restaurant.
The Business of Food: A Staple of Minnesota
Minnesota tops the charts when it comes to ranking the states across several agricultural dimensions.