Hydroelectric Irrigation Technology Wins AFBF Ag Innovation Challenge

AUSTIN, TX – HydroSide Systems LLC is the winner of the sixth annual Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, becoming the 2020 Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Year. AFBF, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced the winner at AFBF’s 101st Annual Convention. HydroSide Systems produces hydroelectric irrigation technologies that provide cost-effective solutions for small to mid-size farms. The company has received a total of $30,000 in prize money to help grow their business. Innovative Agriculture Technologies won the People’s Choice Award, which is decided by public vote and receives a total of $25,000 for their business. North Carolina Farm Bureau member Matthew Parker led the team, which aims to streamline the pine straw harvesting process. The final four teams were selected on Friday from 10 semi-finalists who presented to a panel of judges. Each of the 10 finalists was awarded $10,000 and each of the final four teams was awarded an additional $5,000.