Wilson County Farm Bureau-Kansas

02/03/2026

Kansas Farm Bureau is now taking applications for their 2026 Communications, Media and Spokesperson (CMS) training. The two-day event will be April 27-28 in Emporia at the Hampton Inn.

Participants will:

• Learn how to identify, organize and project key messages with clarity, confidence and passion.
• Gain skills and practice to help increase comfort levels and effectiveness when talking to various audiences, such as formal presentations, traditional media and social media.
• Hear best practices of media and speaking do’s and don’ts.
• Discover how to best handle unexpected and challenging questions.
• Advance their Farm Bureau network of peers and experts in ag communications and advocacy.

Applications are accepted until April 8. To learn more and to apply, visit www.kfb.org/communicationstraining.

02/02/2026

The 2026 Leaders Engaged and Acting in D.C. (LEAD) trip is March 9-11. It's a great opportunity for county board members from around the state to bring their families to Washington, D.C., experience our nation’s capital and see Farm Bureau policy in action at the federal level. County leaders should register through their county coordinator by Feb. 5. https://www.kfb.org/Article/KFB-2026-LEAD-Trip

02/02/2026

Over the weekend our youngest board member Bethany John traveled to Manhattan to Kansas Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers conference. She spend two days networking and learning new skills and ways to engage more with the community. Friday night was Margarittaville and Singo for an ice breaker. The next morning we got down to business with workshops about all different agricultural topics. When we broke for lunch we had a panel of speakers that talked about the different leadership opportunities that Kansas Farm Bureau offers. We broke for more workshops in the afternoon. That evening we had dinner with other people for District 3 along with 1-4. We broke out to discuss what we could do district wide. The next morning we had Chris Cakes! Best flap jack flippers around! We got to hear an amazing speaker. Brandon Nielsen who is a bare back bronc rider from Utah that is now a paraplegic that walks and took his first Bronc ride not feeling his feet just over a year ago. His message is something we should all think about. Do 1% better every day. Focus on the small accomplishments and after a year you will be 365% better than when you started.

If you want to join Bethany next year at Young Farmers & Ranchers reach out and we can get you there. It is an experience you don’t want to miss out on.

01/13/2026

Farm and ranch operations involve equipment, fuel, electrical systems and livestock — all of which have unique fire risks. Having fire extinguishers correctly placed and properly maintained is an essential part of protecting people, animals and property. Grainger has secured special pricing for Farm Bureau members on select AMEREX and BUCKEYE fire extinguishers. Offer expires March 31. Visit www.kfb.org/benefits and search Grainger to get the KFB account number and order links.

01/12/2026

Wilson County Farm Bureau participated in the End Hunger program right before Christmas this year. We donated 48lbs of ground pork each to Fredonia, Neodesha, and Altoona food banks.

01/12/2026

Please help us fill our boxes! There will be one at SEK Coop, Neodesha FFA, Fredonia FFA and the Farm Bureau office. We will be picking up these donations on January 29th.

01/06/2026

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is continuing in 2026 its recognition for “Sesquicentennial Farms” in conjunction with its annual “Century Farm” program. The Century Farm program honors Farm Bureau members who own farms of at least 80 acres within the same family for 100 years or more. The Sesquicentennial Farm recognition goes to farms in the same family for at least 150 years.

“Kansas farmers and ranchers have a lot to be proud of,” Joe Newland, Kansas Farm Bureau president, says. “One thing we take pride in is our value in the traditions and strong family ties through generations of rural living. Kansas Farm Bureau is honored to celebrate those through the Century Farm and Sesquicentennial Farms programs.”

The deadline for consideration to be part of the 2026 programs is May 15. Kansas Farm Bureau has recognized 3,265 Century Farms and 155 Sesquicentennial Farms since the inception of the honors.

Complete details for qualifications and applications for both programs can be obtained at county Farm Bureau offices across Kansas or by visiting, www.kfb.org/centuryfarm, which also includes lists of past honorees.

12/29/2025

Join Farm Bureau members from across Kansas Jan. 20–21 in Topeka for the 2026 Day at the Statehouse — your opportunity to connect directly with state legislators and make a lasting impact on the issues that matter to agriculture.

The event kicks off Tuesday afternoon with updates from Kansas Farm Bureau’s lobby team, deep dives into key policy priorities and a dinner reception with legislators. On Wednesday, attendees will head to the Capitol for breakfast, committee meetings and one-on-one conversations with lawmakers.

The registration deadline is Jan. 6. For more about the event, hotel information and the most up-to-date agenda, please visit the Day at the Statehouse website.

Registration is through the KFB Membership System. Please contact your county coordinator to register.

Farm Bureau members in Kansas are encouraged to register for Day at the Statehouse (DAS) where farmers and ranchers learn about legislative issues, advocate policy with lawmakers and engage in valuable conversations to be the Voice of Agriculture.