Shawnee County Farm Bureau Association

10/15/2026

County Farm Bureau presidents are invited to look "Beyond the Horizon" at the 2026 County Presidents Conference Dec. 5 in Manhattan. Through meaningful connections, collaborative problem solving and applied leadership experiences, participants will be empowered to move from managing the present to shaping the future, creating a lasting impact within their county Farm Bureau and across Kansas agriculture. The full agenda is available at https://bit.ly/4A7zbPK. Registration is through the membership system. Connect with your county coordinator for questions.

10/14/2026

Make plans to attend the 2027 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders Conference, set for Jan. 29-31 in Manhattan! Registration is set to open soon, so get ready!

Join young agriculturists from across the state for the conference that will focus on connecting you with practical tools and resources to add value to your daily work, expanding your peer and professional network and providing encouragement and motivation to keep pushing forward in a tough time for agriculture. Regardless of the crops you grow, animals you raise or off-farm role you play, this conference has something for all young people connected to agriculture and will empower attendees to return home with the tools and knowledge to make positive changes for their farms, families and communities.

Find more details about the conference at www.kfb.org/2027yfrconference.

10/13/2026

This is your last call to be part of something really cool - Kansas Farm Bureau's Ag Academy.

Experience Kansas agriculture. Grow your understanding. Share the story.

Ag Academy is a program that takes participants on behind-the-scenes tours of the state’s No. 1 industry in Kansas – no agricultural background or membership to KFB required, just a desire to learn. Learn more and apply before Oct. 15 at www.kfb.org/agacademy.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and we’re happy to announce our newest exclusive member benefit partner, Start Hearing! At Start Hearing, they make it easy and affordable for Farm Bureau members and their families to receive discounts on today’s latest hearing technologies.

• Save up to 60 percent on advanced hearing aids, including tinnitus options
• 60-day risk-free trial — love them or return them
• One year of free office visits (up to six)
• Access to a nationwide network of trusted providers
• Rechargeable devices at no additional cost
• Deluxe warranty covering repairs, loss and damage*
• Financing options to fit your budget

*Professional Service fees may apply. Take the first step to better hearing and call 888-313-6695 or visit www.kfb.org/benefits to learn more. Start Hearing is one more way your Farm Bureau membership helps you save.

10/09/2026

🌸 **KFB 1st District Ladies Day — November 7, 2026!** 🌸
Join us for a full day of **learning, wellness, and fun** at the Prairie Band Potawatomi Old Bingo Hall in Mayetta, KS!

🕙 **10 AM – 3 PM**
👩‍🌾 **Open to all ladies**

✨ **Morning Session: Soup & Spice Workshop**

Learn practical ways to stretch your food budget and create your own custom spice blends.

🍽️ **Lunch Provided**
Hosted with support from **K‑State Research & Extension**

✨ **Afternoon Session: COMET Training**
COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) helps you:
• Recognize signs of emotional distress
• Connect people with resources before a crisis occurs

✨ **Make & Take Cookie Decorating Class**
A fun, hands‑on activity to end the day!

📅 **Registration Deadline: November 1, 2026**
👉 Please RSVP using the link provided.

Come spend the day learning, connecting, and enjoying time with other women in our district. We can’t wait to see you there! 💜💙

Here is the long link if the QR code is a challenge:
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10/09/2026

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) and Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) are offering a FREE water sample test.

Sign up by Oct. 15 so your testing materials can be delivered to you. You'll collect your water sample with bottles provided by KGS. Bring the bottles to KFB's Annual Meeting on Sunday, Dec. 6, where KGS will be on hand to collect them. Once they've had time to run the tests, you'll receive your results via email.

Sign up here! https://bit.ly/4A4l3GT

10/09/2026

What a wonderful opportunity here in Topeka for our veterans! 🇺🇸

It's that time of year again where we express our gratitude to our Veterans. Give us a call!

10/08/2026

Hurry! Apply today to grow your leadership skills!

Leadership KFB helps Farm Bureau members strengthen communication, build confidence and develop the skills needed to make an impact in their communities and agriculture.

✔️ One-year leadership growth journey
✔️ Seven engaging sessions
✔️ Learn alongside leaders from across Kansas

Applications close Oct. 15. Learn more: www.kfb.org/leadershipkfb.

10/08/2026

Save the date for the 2027 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders Conference, set for Jan. 29-31 in Manhattan.

Join young agriculturists from across the state for the conference that will focus on connecting you with practical tools and resources to add value to your daily work, expanding your peer and professional network and providing encouragement and motivation to keep pushing forward in a tough time for agriculture. Regardless of the crops you grow, animals you raise or off-farm role you play, this conference has something for all young people connected to agriculture and will empower attendees to return home with the tools and knowledge to make positive changes for their farms, families and communities.

Find more details about the conference at www.kfb.org/2027yfrconference.