Source: Connor Prairie news release
FISHERS, Ind. - Conner Prairie is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Corteva to launch a multi-year collaboration designed to support the future of agriculture education, and innovation. As the new presenting partner of the Food, Farm and Energy Experience (FFEE), Corteva's support will enable Conner Prairie to enrich guest engagement through immersive exhibits, hands-on experiences and dynamic storytelling.
This transformative partnership brings together two organizations committed to celebrating the legacy of American agriculture while advancing the next generation of innovation in food, farming, and energy.
Corteva, headquartered in Indianapolis, is a global, pure play agricultural technology company that invests nearly $4 million every day to help farmers solve some of the world's toughest challenges, including food security.
"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."
The multi-dimensional partnership will include:
*Corteva's continued annual sponsorship of beloved seasonal activations, including the Corn Maze and Sunflower Field, offering interactive learning opportunities and fun, educational outdoor experiences for all ages - from 2025 through 2036.
*The launch of a new immersive Corteva-sponsored agriculture exhibit inside Conner Prairie's reimagined Museum Experience Center, featuring interactive storytelling and digital activations - expected to be open to visitors from 2026-2028.
*Corteva taking an integral role in shaping the future FFEE Conservation Campus, a flagship destination focused on agricultural education and showcasing innovation in food, farming and energy production - which is in the planning stages and will come to life in the years ahead.
"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."
This collaboration affirms Indiana's leadership in agricultural innovation while establishing a national benchmark for how museums and industry leaders can work together to drive education, engagement, and environmental stewardship for future generations.
About Conner Prairie
Spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres in Central Indiana, Conner Prairie welcomes more than 400,000 visitors of all ages annually. As Indiana's first Smithsonian affiliate, Conner Prairie offers various outdoor, historically themed encounters and indoor experiential learning spaces that combine history and art with science, technology, engineering, and math to offer an authentic look into history that shapes society today. Conner Prairie is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization - accredited by the American Alliance of Museums - that relies on grants and philanthropic donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations for sustainability and growth. For more information visit ConnerPrairie.org.
About Corteva
Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world's most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.