MANHATTAN, Kansas — Join the Kansas Department of Agriculture in Manhattan next month as they discuss growth opportunities for agriculture at the eighth annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth on Thursday, August 17, at the Manhattan Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd St. in Manhattan. Attendees are also invited to participate in a social event on the evening of August 16, also at the Manhattan Conference Center.
Speakers for the 2023 Ag Growth Summit will focus on broad topics that affect the whole Kansas agriculture community. Guests will include Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, and Nathan Hendricks, a professor in agricultural economics at K-State who specializes in the economics of land and water. Workforce and water have been identified as two major areas of focus that have a significant impact on the potential for growth in Kansas agriculture, so the guest speakers and small group discussions during the day will be directed toward those two topics.
There is no cost to attend any of the Ag Growth Summit meetings or events, but it is important that attendees register so KDA can provide adequate materials for attendees and have accurate meal counts. Registration can be found at www.agriculture.ks.gov/Summit, along with a link to reserve a room at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Please register now so you can join us at the 2023 Ag Growth Summit as we work together All farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners and industry professionals are welcome at the Ag Growth Summit — if you’re committed to working for agricultural growth in Kansas, please join us in this effort.
If you have questions about the 2023 Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth, please contact Auburn Wassberg at Auburn.B.Wassberg@ks.gov or 785-564-6799.