By Andi Anderson
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is sparking global conversations about its role in reshaping jobs and industries. In agriculture, this shift is already underway. Instead of replacing workers, AI is being used to enhance productivity and create new opportunities for innovation.
At the upcoming AgCareers 2025 Roundtable Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, industry professionals will explore how AI is changing the workplace. The event, hosted August 5–7 at the Bayer Crop Science Global Headquarters, focuses on people leaders, HR professionals, and educators in agriculture and food sectors.
The conference will open on August 6 with an “Innovation in the Industry” session, led by Billi Hunt, Executive Director of America’s Cultivation Corridor. She will highlight the latest technological trends and how they impact hiring, management, and workforce development.
Wendy Sellers, widely known as “The HR Lady,” will deliver a keynote on how AI is transforming skills needed in modern workplaces. She emphasizes that AI is not meant to eliminate jobs but to redefine them.
“Managers who embrace AI strategically can enhance their teams’ efficiency, sharpen their competitive edge, and empower employees to focus on innovation and higher-level tasks,” said Sellers.
She will also host a practical training session, Chat GPT 101, designed to show attendees how to use AI tools effectively by crafting better prompts for generating helpful content and ideas.
The event aims to help leaders understand AI's potential, not as a threat, but as a tool to drive growth and innovation. As agriculture continues to evolve, AI is proving to be a partner in progress—helping workers do more, not less.
Tickets are limited for this annual gathering, now in its 23rd year, offering a valuable space to explore recruitment, retention, and the future of ag workforce strategy.
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