The Kansas Department of Agriculture is looking forward to hosting the seventh annual Kansas Governor's Summit on Agricultural Growth on August 18, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Manhattan Conference Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The Summit hosts Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses and invites them to work together in a collaborative setting to discuss growing the agriculture industry in Kansas. Please join KDA along with agriculture leaders from across the state as we share ideas about how we can work together to expand opportunities for Kansas agriculture.
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Please note, we can no longer accommodate dietary restrictions for this event.
Sectors meeting in person include: Ag Equipment Manufacturing & Sales, Ag Tech, Animal Health, Beef, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Pet Food, Poultry, Sorghum, Soybeans, Specialty Livestock, and Wheat.
2022 Ag Summit Agenda
2022 Growth Documents
As we have done in previous years, we will kick off the Summit with an social event the evening of
August 17, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The social will also be held at the Manhattan Conference Center and feature networking opportunities, food, and live music from
Bryton Stoll. Mark your calendar for a fun evening
made possible by donations from our generous sponsors.
The Ag Summit room block at the Hilton Garden Inn has been sold out. But don't worry, several hotels are within walking distance of the conference.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
115 Blue Earth Place
785-320-7454
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Candlewood Suites
210 Blue Earth Place
866-238-4218
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Fairfield Inn
300 Colorado St.
785-539-2400
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A limited number of sectors have chosen to have virtual sessions this year and may not be meeting in person the day of the Summit. Below are the sectors that will have virtual meetings.
FOOD PROCESSING
Saturday, April 30
Outcomes from the meeting will be shared at the in-person event.
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is looking forward to hosting the seventh annual Kansas Summit on Agricultural Growth in-person on August 18, 2022. Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this event possible and for all you do to support and grow Kansas agriculture. Your partnership on the 2022 Kansas Summit on Agricultural Growth and other initiatives are greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Brittney Grother at
Brittney.Grother@ks.gov or 785-564-6797 with your commitment and any questions. Sponsorship levels include: Gold at $1,000 and above; Silver at $500-999; and Bronze at $100-499. All sponsors will receive recognition and are invited to attend the festivities.