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.

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.