FISHERS, Ind. – Conner Prairie, a well-known living history museum in Fishers, recently announced a partnership with Corteva to support agriculture education and innovation, aiming to connect visitors with the past, present, and future of farming through engaging exhibits and programs.

“This partnership honors Indiana’s agricultural roots, while planting seeds for a more sustainable future,” said Norman Burns, Conner Prairie president and CEO in a May 12 media statement. “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.”

As the new presenting partner of Conner Prairie’s Food, Farm and Energy Experience (FFEE), located on Conner Prairie’s Conservation Campus, officials said Corteva’s support will enable Conner Prairie to enrich guest engagement through immersive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and dynamic storytelling.

Officials added this 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.

Spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres in central Indiana, Conner Prairie welcomes more than 400,000 visitors 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, according to officials.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Corteva is a global agricultural technology company that invests nearly $4 million every day to help farmers provide food security, according to officials.

Holly Pasquinelli, Conner Prairie director of marketing and guest experience, told Farm World, “Conner Prairie and Corteva have a long-standing partnership rooted in a shared commitment to innovation in agriculture and education.

“The partnership came about through conversations around how we could create more meaningful guest experiences that reflect both the historical roots and modern technology that companies like Corteva deliver to farmers in Indiana and around the world,” she said.

“Corteva’s dedication to sustainable agriculture and community impact aligned perfectly with our mission to spark curiosity and lifelong learning,” she added. “Their support enables us to build immersive experiences that honor Indiana’s farming legacy, while looking toward its future and global impact.”

Pasquinelli continued, “It’s important that everyone understand where their food comes from and the vital role agriculture innovation plays in sustainably feeding our world. This partnership delivers on that goal through multiple touch points across our property.

“The new immersive Corteva-sponsored agriculture exhibit inside our reimagined Museum Experience Center will feature interactive storytelling and digital activations, while Corteva’s integral role in shaping our future Food, Farm and Energy Experience will create a flagship destination showcasing innovation in food, farming and energy production,” she added.

“This collaboration establishes a national benchmark for how museums and industry leaders can work together to drive education, engagement and environmental stewardship for future generations,” she said.

Officials said 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 educational outdoor experiences for all ages, from 2025 through 2036.

Pasquinelli said, “This partnership bridges the gap between those who grow our food and those who consume it. For visitors, it offers engaging, accessible ways to understand modern agriculture and its role in a sustainable future. For farmers, it’s a platform to share their stories, innovations, and challenges with a broader audience.

“Over time, this collaboration will foster greater public appreciation for agriculture, encourage curiosity about where food comes from, and inspire future generations to see farming as both a heritage and a high-tech, forward-looking career path,” she added.

Audrey Grimm, Corteva senior vice president and chief people officer, said, “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.”