06/01/2026
Earlier this month, Dana Cummings had the opportunity to present at the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement in beautiful French Lick, Indiana.
The conference brought together leaders from across the state to explore the future of rural communities through conversations focused on health, education, agriculture, resilience, economic development, and community engagement.
Dana was honored to present alongside her husband and Sunovis Ranch co-founder, Paul Cummings, on a topic that sits at the intersection of agriculture, sustainability, and rural vitality: Keeping Agriculture at the Center: Solar Grazing, Stewardship, and Rural Resilience in Indiana.
At DSC, we believe meaningful progress happens when people from different sectors come together around shared challenges and opportunities. Conferences like this create space for those important conversations and remind us that the strongest solutions are often built through collaboration.
A special thank you to the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement for hosting such a thoughtful event and to Indiana Public Media / WTIU / WFIU for the opportunity to interview Dana and share the story of solar grazing with a broader audience.
Dana left the conference encouraged by the ideas, partnerships, and commitment she encountered from leaders working every day to strengthen communities across Indiana.