I N N OVAT I O N
GRAND FARM
Why North Dakota Is Right For Grand Farm North Dakota is often seen as a conservative and traditional place but over its 130-year history, it has proven time and time again that it is ripe for innovation. Dahl’s grandfather Melroe kicked off that innovation
by building the first successful manufacturing business in North Dakota. Out of that company emerged the Bobcat Loader, North Dakota’s iconic signature to the world. After the company was sold, Dahl’s father and uncle bought control of Steiger Tractor and watched it grow from $2 million to $105 million in six years. Out of Steiger emerged a very
EARLY MARKET
Crossing The Chasm Minimum Feature Set
Innovators 2.5%
Early Adopters 13.5%
People Who Want Newest Things 140
MAY 2019
THE CHASM THE CHASM THE CHASM THE CHASM THE CHASM THE CHASM
that we’re only four or five years from seeing significant growth in this field.
talented engineer who created Phoenix International, which became Deere Electronics, headquartered in Fargo. That talented engineer was Barry Batcheller who left Deere to create Appareo, a rapidly growing company spawning numerous innovative products in agriculture and aerospace. “There’s been a tremendous innovative spirit in this region,”
Whole Product Solution
Early Majority 34%