AgCareers Hosts Executive Leadership Forum

Jun 25, 2025
By Farms.com

Strategic Leadership Forum Focuses on Agriculture and Food Innovation

AgCareers is inviting top leaders in agriculture and food to its Executive & Senior Leadership Forum on August 5, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.

The event, themed Powering Purpose & Performance, brings together executives for insightful leadership sessions and strategic networking.

The forum will feature a Networking Lunch where participants can connect with leading professionals in a relaxed atmosphere before attending the key sessions.

Highlighted sessions include -

ROI of Kindness - A session on how compassionate leadership can drive better results than strategy or budgets alone.

The Executive Edge - Learn how competitive benefits help attract and retain top-level talent.

Working Genius - Discovering individual and team strengths to improve workplace performance.

“Attendees will explore critical issues and cutting-edge opportunities shaping the future of food and agriculture,” shared Kathryn Doan, CVO, AgCareers.

Following the forum, attendees can join the AgCareers.com Roundtable from August 5–7. This national event brings together educators and industry professionals to discuss agricultural workforce strategies.

AgCareers remains committed to helping “Feed the World with Talent” through its global efforts in agricultural talent development. The organization works closely with job seekers and employers to promote career opportunities in the food and agriculture sectors.

For more details, visit -

Executive Forum - AgCareers Forum Info

Roundtable Event - AgCareers Roundtable Info

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