Shawnee County Farm Bureau Association

06/04/2026

Farm dogs are the heart of farms and ranches across the country. Nominations are open for the contest. The grand prize winner takes home $5k and a year’s worth of Purina dog food. 🐶 Applications close July 11. Apply for your furry friend at https://bit.ly/44IMWUi.

06/03/2026

Apply or nominate today! Kansas Farm Bureau is once again looking for the heroes in Kansas who are dedicated to changing the game for mental health in their communities. And this year, we're increasing the awards for the winners of our Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year Awards! If you or someone you know is passionate about helping farmers, ranchers and rural residents take care of their mental health, nominate or apply by July 17. Full details are available at www.kfb.org/ruralmindsmatter.

06/01/2026

05/25/2026

Congratulations to all of our 2026 High School scholarship recipients!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your future have truly paid off. We are proud to support students who represent strong values, leadership, and a passion for making a difference in their communities.

From all of us at Shawnee County Farm Bureau — congratulations and best wishes on your journey!

05/25/2026

Remember and Honor 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

Wishing you success in your new roll!

The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Board of Directors has selected fifth-generation farmer and stockman Glenn Brunkow to serve as president following Joe Newland’s resignation.

“Serving as president of Kansas Farm Bureau is a tremendous honor, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this great organization,” says Brunkow. “Farming and ranching are the backbone of our state, and I look forward to working alongside farm and ranch families to strengthen our organization, advocate for rural communities and ensure a strong future for Kansas agriculture.”

Newland, who was elected as KFB President in 2022, stepped down to pursue a new opportunity.

Read the full release at https://www.kfb.org/Article/Glenn-Brunkow-named-Kansas-Farm-Bureau-president.

05/14/2026

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award.

The award honors ranchers, farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land.

Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust present Leopold Conservation Awards to private landowners in 28 states. In Kansas, the $10,000 award is presented with Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, Kansas Farm Bureau and the Ranchland Trust of Kansas.

Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others to consider conservation opportunities on their land. In his influential 1949 book, “A Sand County Almanac,” Leopold advocated for “a land ethic,” an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage.

“The Leopold Conservation Award highlights farms and ranches that are strengthening their land today while protecting it for future generations because they know conservation isn’t a program, it’s a way of life,” said Joe Newland, Kansas Farm Bureau president. “I encourage any Farm Bureau member of Kansas interested in applying to reach out to KFB for assistance in completing the application.”

Award applications may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, or landowners may nominate themselves. The application form can be found at www.sandcountyfoundation.org/ApplyLCA.

The nomination deadline date is June 1.

Sand County Foundation inspires and empowers private landowners to ethically manage the natural resources in their care.

05/14/2026

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which will allow for year-round sales of fuels blended with 15 percent ethanol, known as E15. This provides American consumers the choice to fill their tanks with the fuel, which is typically 10 to 30 cents cheaper per gallon. This bill also increases demand for corn - a win for farmers in Kansas. We urge the Senate to follow suit and pass this legislation forward.

Thank you to the Kansas delegation for their leadership in this bill, Representative Sharice Davids, Congressman Tracey Mann, Congressman Derek Schmidt and Congressman Ron Estes.

05/13/2026

🥩 May is Beef Month! Celebrate the hardworking farmers behind every delicious bite.
From pasture to plate, beef nourishes our families with essential nutrients while supporting our local community.