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Dana Ladner
Workforce Development Coordinator
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Agriculture Workforce Development
“Growing Strong Together” Webinar Series
The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the Nurture Kansas Agriculture Collaborative Coalition, announce the “Growing Strong Together” webinar series focused on workforce related topics specific to Kansas agricultural employers.
The webinars will be offered at 7:00 a.m. Central time each Wednesday in March of 2026. Each webinar has its own registration link so stakeholders can register for specific areas of interest.
March 4 – KANSASWORKS Employer Services, Abigail Crandall, Kansas Department of Commerce
March 11 – The FIFRA Worker Protection Standard: Promoting Compliance and Workplace Safety, Jordan Galliher, Environmental Protection Agency Region 7
March 18 – Bridging the Gap: Retaining the Next Generation of Rural Workforce, Thomas Eisenbarth, Grounded Ag
March 25 – Wage and Hour Compliance under the H-2A Program - Cassie Stoner, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Bring KDA Career Workshops to Your Classroom
The Kansas Department of Agriculture Workforce Development Program is excited to share programming for grades 7-12. The team offers in-person presentations on career exploration and workforce readiness with workshops designed specifically for students interested in agriculture, food, and natural resources.
Interested in scheduling a visit from the KDA? Email futureofag@ks.gov.
Industry Immersion Events
Through feedback from stakeholders, the Kansas Department of Agriculture, recognizes the need for increased awareness of career opportunities in agriculture, food, and natural resources for Kansas’ future workforce.
Interested in hosting an immersive and hands-on opportunity for high school students in your area allowing them to learn more about career opportunities within your business? Email futureofag@ks.gov to start planning the event.
About Agriculture Workforce Development
The Agriculture Marketing, Advocacy and Outreach team works with farmers/ranchers and agribusinesses to identify current and future needs in regarding the skills needed for Kansas' workforce.
The team also works with secondary and post-secondary educational institutions to develop training solutions for the workforce needs of the industry. Creating partnerships between industry and education that ensures a pipeline of qualified individuals to fill the needs of the agricultural employers is the primary workforce development goal at KDA.
Additionally, the team reaches out to secondary education programs in order to promote agriculture careers and opportunities that are available to students upon graduation from high school or post-secondary training.