One great benefit of professional development is the opportunity to connect and collaborate with professionals from across the industry. The combination of agriculture and food employers, associations, and educational professionals at the AgCareers Roundtable creates a unique and rewarding experience. Career development and empowerment are key to fostering a culture of growth, both for yourself and for your employees.
The agricultural and food market is constantly evolving. Staying informed and adaptable is more important than ever. The AgCareers Agriculture and Food Roundtable Conference is scheduled to take place in August in St. Louis, MO. Kicking off on Tuesday afternoon with an option for everyone, an Executive & Senior Leadership Forum, a Compensation Summit and a tour at KWS! On Wednesday and Thursday, we will be at Bayer in Chesterfield, offering a full two days of sessions led by industry leaders. This includes tours of Bayer, optional sessions, and, of course, streamlined breakout sessions tailored to you! We are excited to announce the introduction of ‘Tracks” this year, designed to help you make the most of your experience!
We recommend you attend, and here is why:
- Learn: Absorb the latest trends and strategies directly from skilled presenters. Topics will cover the key areas of human resources, recruiting, career development, and internships, providing a well-rounded view of the challenges and opportunities within the industry.
- Share Ideas: This is your chance to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes with industry peers. Forming connections with colleagues in agriculture and food is an invaluable resource for ongoing support and collaboration.
- Connect: Networking opportunities abound at this event, where you will meet leaders from top agriculture and food employers, college and university career services professionals, advisors, educators, and associations. The Roundtable Conference is your chance to expand your campus brand, build partnerships, and facilitate recruitment efforts.
- Stay Ahead of Trends: The event will keep you up-to-date on the latest recruitment trends in agriculture and food. Come the end of the event, you'll have fresh ideas and practical tips to share with other managers, leaders, professionals, and staff back at your organization.
- Re-energize: Surrounded by like-minded professionals in a vibrant, learning-focused environment, you will find opportunities for thought-provoking discussions and inspiring networking. The connections you make here can help reinvigorate your professional approach and inspire innovative changes within your organization.
Learn more and/or register for this industry-specific conference: https://www.agcareers.com/hr-round-table
Paula West
June 17, 2025
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