At the end of April, AgriNovus CEO Mitch Frazier jumps on the podcast with Cayla Chiddister to recap the month gone by and events coming up, including: Recent travels and discussions around how the Midwest can add additional value to its commodities, an existing strength and something we've done time and again. Mitch recently spoke with AgFunder News' Elaine Watson on challenges meeting opportunities in this tough environment right now and how "pessimists might sound smart, but it's the optimists who will win. That story is here.Our next Quadrant event is coming up in Indianapolis focused on the evolution of food ingredients based on shifting consumer preferences, how food companies are responding and what that means for farmers. You can register for the free event here.Quadrant's discussion aligns nicely with a gigantic event -- The Sweets and Snacks Expo (learn more here).Field Atlas just closed its May Company Tour application window, but August is still open for college students to apply. Learn more here.Velocity Demo Day is coming up June 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Register for the free event here.