Growing Our Mindset Forum

We love helping students make their ideas come to light. The Growing Our Mindset Forum was a concept developed by and for College of Agriculture students to foster student dialogue on the importance of different backgrounds and perspectives in agriculture.

Industry leaders and K-State student organizations provided speakers, student panels and moderators to challenge and engage student perceptions and preparedness for becoming leaders in the agricultural industry. This event is held each semester.

Be sure to follow @kstateag and @dpo_kstate on social media for announcements about the Growing Our Mindset Forum.

Spring 2024

John Niemann, Chairman of Dean's Advisory Board and Owner/Operator of JNiemann Enterprises

Watch the Spring 2024 Forum below:

Past speakers/moderators

Spring 2024 - John Niemann, Chairman of College of Agriculture Dean's Advisory Board and Owner/Operator of JNiemann Enterprises

Fall 2023 - Hannah Osowski, HR Manager and Leader of SELO at Scoular

Spring 2023 - Lauren Brewer, ITQ Manager at General Mills

Fall 2022 - Ryan Locke, Industry Relation Manager for FMC

Spring 2022 - Bill Spiegel, Crops Editor of Successful Farming and 4th Generation Farmer at Spiegel Family Farms

Fall 2021 - James Millsap, Manager of Inclusion and Diversity Strategy, Dick's Sporting Goods

Spring 2021 – J.J. Jones, Founder of Roots and Legacies Consulting

Fall 2020 – Edward Honesty Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer, Best Harvest Bakeries.