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Bonnie Johnson
May 21, 2025
Media ArticleThere is an ongoing debate about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI), its power to replace humans, or whether people will use it to create more efficiency, greater knowledge, and enhanced productivity. Is the agricultural industry poised to adopt this shift?
While "AI" can also refer to various agricultural practices and concepts related to animal health, this discussion focuses on artificial intelligence—machines performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI may have far-reaching effects on jobs, the workplace, and skills.
Some workers may feel threatened by artificial intelligence, concerned they lack knowledge, can fall behind, or, in the worst-case scenario, lose their jobs. Others are embracing the technology to accomplish more. Employers must consider incorporating AI strategies into the workplace to stay relevant and competitive.
The AgCareers 2025 Roundtable Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, will feature sessions for attendees to learn about the latest developments in AI and new technology in the agriculture and food industry.
The Roundtable education sessions kick off on Wednesday, August 6th, with an "Innovation in the Industry" keynote session. Billi Hunt, Executive Director of America's Cultivation Corridor, presenting an overview of the industry's latest technological advancements and trends and how they affect people recruitment, management and retention.
Wendy Sellers, a popular speaker, trainer, consultant, author and podcast host known as "The HR Lady," will deliver the second morning keynote session exploring the transformative impact of AI on skills required in today's workplace.
"AI isn't about replacing jobs in agriculture; it's about redefining them. Managers who embrace AI strategically can enhance their teams’ efficiency, sharpen their competitive edge, and empower their employees to focus on innovation and higher-level tasks, shares Sellers. “My goal is to help leaders navigate this transformation, making AI an asset, not a threat," adds Sellers.
Sellers will also host an optional Chat GPT 101 training session that afternoon, demonstrating the precise prompts to generate the content and insights needed to improve productivity.
Tickets are limited and available now for the 23rd AgCareers Annual Agriculture & Food Roundtable Conference, August 5-7, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, hosted at the Bayer Crop Science Research Center, a hub for global agricultural innovation. This unique conference focuses on high-interest recruitment and retention issues for people leaders, talent acquisition, HR, education and association professionals in the agriculture and food industry.
