b'spectives, and you need to get input on a number of issues, she says.In agriculture, we need to think about being more inclu-sive in general, not just in terms of diversity, but also in thought.In Jacksons mind, that means mindsets need to be changed. The mindset needs to be changed for diversity to be included, she says. If the mindset of the industry isnt addressed, then there wont be the opportunities for different groups of people [to be] recruited or collaborated with.When it comes to approaches to tackle this, Gutter saysIf the mindset of the industry isnt theres no one size fits all. Youve got to assess your footprint of the community and doaddressed, then there wont be the a critical assessment of which categories you want to improve,opportunities for different groups of people he says. Ultimately, its the responsibility of everyone in agriculture[to be] recruited or collaborated with. to encourage more diversity in the workplace. This will help the Carissa Jacksonindustry keep growing and meeting the needs of all.5 Tips to Help You HireUndoubtedly, creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce is top-of-mind for many in agriculture. Recent Seed Speaks pan-elists had a few suggestions to apply to your hiring process:1. Build Relationships. Recruitment in general is about relationships, says Anna Alicea, BASF technical service program manager at BASF.Our team really struggled last year in this virtual environment to make connections with students.SEPTEMBER 2021SEEDWORLD.COM /21'