Agriculture Keynote Speaker Ryan Jenkins
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Leadership Author
and Award-Winning Keynote Speaker
Build More Connected Agriculture Teams
Agriculture has always been built on relationships, between people, families, teams, dealers, producers, customers, and communities. But as the industry changes, keeping those relationships strong has never been more important.
Agriculture organizations are navigating rapid advances in technology and AI, workforce and leadership transitions, talent shortages, and a multigenerational workforce with up to five generations working side by side…all while adapting to an industry where change is constant.
Today's agriculture organizations are working to:
Strengthen teamwork and communication across generations, roles, and locations
Transfer valuable knowledge and experience from one generation to the next
Attract, engage, and retain the next generation of agriculture professionals
Prepare teams to embrace AI, automation, and new technology without losing the human relationships that drive the industry
Build cultures where people feel connected, supported, and committed to the future of the organization
Ryan equips agriculture professionals with practical, research-backed strategies to build stronger relationships, communicate more effectively across generations, and create teamwork that drives better performance.
Whether speaking to owners, dealers, producers, executives, emerging leaders, sales teams, or industry associations, Ryan delivers an engaging keynote experience with actionable insights that strengthen workplace culture, improve collaboration, and prepare people for what's next.
The future of agriculture will be shaped by technology…but powered by connected people.
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Ryan’s Keynote Topics for
Agriculture Organizations
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Strengthening Relationships to Improve Teamwork, Engagement & Performance
Agriculture is a relationship business. Strong relationships between employees, leaders, customers, dealers, producers, and partners help organizations navigate challenges and perform at their best.
Ryan reveals practical strategies to strengthen workplace connection, improve teamwork, and create cultures where people feel seen, supported, and valued.
Improve teamwork and communication across roles, locations, and operations.
Strengthen relationships that increase engagement, trust, and retention.
Create cultures where people feel connected to their teams and the work they do.
Generational Connection
Leading & Working Across Generations in Agriculture
Few industries understand the importance of generations quite like agriculture. Experience, relationships, knowledge, and leadership are continually being passed from one generation to the next.
Ryan helps leaders and employees move beyond generational stereotypes to understand what's shaping today's multigenerational workforce, and how to turn those differences into an advantage.
Improve communication and teamwork across generations.
Accelerate knowledge transfer between experienced and emerging talent.
Understand what motivates different generations at work.
Attract, engage, develop, and retain the next generation of agriculture professionals.
Team Binding
The Relationship Advantage in the Age of AI
As AI, automation, precision technology, and new tools transform agriculture, the human relationships behind the work become even more important.
Ryan introduces the practical habits and systems that help teams build trust, strengthen collaboration, and stay connected through constant change.
Build stronger, more connected teams across roles and locations.
Prepare your workforce to embrace AI and technological change.
Strengthen the human skills technology can't replace.
Move beyond occasional team building and create continuous team binding.
Every leader needs
to hear Ryan.
-Patrick Lencioni
Who Should Book Ryan Jenkins for Agriculture Events?
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Agriculture Executives,
Owners & Leaders
Equip leaders with practical strategies to strengthen culture, improve teamwork, navigate generational transitions, and confidently lead people through industry change.
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Dealers, Producers, Sales & Operations Teams
Help agriculture professionals strengthen relationships, communicate more effectively, and improve teamwork across roles, locations, generations, and customer relationships.
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Emerging &
Next-Generation Leaders
Prepare the next generation of agriculture leaders to build trust, collaborate across generations, preserve valuable institutional knowledge, and lead increasingly diverse teams.
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Agriculture Associations & Industry Conferences
Bring an engaging, research-backed keynote speaker to your event who understands the people side of agriculture…from generations and workforce transitions to teamwork, connection, AI, and the future of work.
Agriculture Organizations Ryan Has Worked With
John Deere
KIOTI
AgCountry
Western Equipment Dealers Association
Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association
New Mexico Department of Agriculture
The McGregor Company
BASF
Rabo AgriFinance
Papé
AgriFuture
North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA)
The Impact of Ryan Jenkins'
Keynotes on Agriculture Organizations
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Stronger Teamwork & Team Connection
Create more connected teams that communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and build greater trust across roles, locations, and generations.
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Greater Employee Engagement & Retention
Equip leaders with practical strategies to strengthen workplace relationships, engage employees across generations, and retain the talent organizations need for the future.
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Better Generational Collaboration
Bridge generational differences and help employees better understand, appreciate, and leverage the experience and perspectives each generation brings to the organization.
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Future-Ready Teams
Prepare your people to embrace AI, automation, and technological change while strengthening the distinctly human skills and relationships technology can't replace.
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Greater Knowledge Transfer
Help experienced and emerging professionals build stronger relationships so critical expertise, lessons, and institutional knowledge can move more effectively from one generation to the next.
THE BUZZ
Excitement from Engaged Audiences:
“Ryan sparked insights and ideas that I can apply in my team and across our company."
- Donna Kimmel, Chief People Officer at Citrix
“The best speaker we’ve ever had!”
- Ashley Breedlove, Director at CVS
“Ryan was phenomenal!”
- Kaylin Orr, Kimberly-Clark
“Great feedback from ALL attendees!”
- Mariana Fagnilli, VP at Liberty Mutual
"Utterly groundbreaking! Ryan equipped us to build a more connected organization with improved engagement.”
- Melissa Bernstein, Co-founder of Melissa & Doug
Why Book Ryan Jenkins for Agriculture Events?
Agriculture-Relevant, Research-Backed Insights
Ryan understands the people challenges facing today's agriculture organizations…from generational transitions and knowledge transfer to teamwork, talent, and technological change. Every keynote is grounded in research and translated into practical strategies your people can use immediately.
Engaging, Practical & Actionable
Ryan combines compelling stories, humor, audience interaction, and practical takeaways to create a keynote that's both engaging and immediately useful. Attendees leave energized, and equipped with ideas they can put into practice the very next day.
Customized for Your Organization
No two agriculture organizations or audiences are the same. Every keynote is tailored to your people, incorporating your goals, challenges, culture, workforce dynamics, and industry realities so the message feels relevant and specific.
Ready to Build a More Connected Agriculture Workforce?
Strengthen teamwork, bridge generational gaps, improve knowledge transfer, and prepare your people to thrive through the changes shaping the future of agriculture.