This past year on the Stronger Together tour, after the merger of the American Bakers Association (ABA) and the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association, we stopped at Kansas State University (KSU) to meet with the Bakery Science & Management students and participate in the Grain Science and Industry Advisory Council meeting. It was a productive and fun visit, especially the awards dinner for graduating seniors. Throughout the Stronger Together tour, we constantly ran into graduates who represented the program with pride and distinction.
ABA has a long history of collaboration with the KSU Grain Science & Industry Department—which includes the degree in Bakery Science & Management (along with Feed Science & Management and Milling Science & Management). As part of their comprehensive educational experience, KSU Grain Science & Industry Department students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in modern pilot plants and laboratories, including a bakery and various analytical labs for testing ingredients, dough and finished products. KSU regularly develops new technologies and practices, as well as creative business strategies, eventually used throughout the baking industry.