The County Presidents Conference will gather county Farm Bureau association leaders to:

  • Build relationships between peers leading county associations across the state. 
  • Increase knowledge of Farm Bureau priorities, services, opportunities and support in order to elevate the success of local work and establish greater consistency in association governance and strategy.
  • Enhance the skills and capacity of county presidents as the foundation for high-functioning, efficient and effective county associations.

Registration

  • Register by Nov. 4.
  • Registration is open to county presidents plus one other board member from each county.
  • Registration is through the KFB Membership System. Please contact your county coordinator to register.
  • This conference is in conjunction with the KFB Annual Meeting. Attendees are encouraged to participate in Annual Meeting Dec. 6-8 in Manhattan.

Lodging

Please contact your county coordinator for questions regarding hotel rooms.

Agenda 

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Kansas Farm Bureau auditoriums in Manhattan. 


11:30 a.m. Registration KFB Lobby
Noon

Lunch

Let's get this party started! 

Pres. Newland will kick us off - planting seeds for the day ahead, sharing why your leadership helps the whole state flourish.

 KFB Auditorium
1-2:15 p.m.

Ideas Worth Planting

  • Ag-Vocacy in Action:  Sowing Support for Agricultural Champions
  • Keep Your County Farm Bureau Out of Jail
  • Cultivate Strong County Coordinators
  • From Ledger to Legacy: A Financial Review for Sustainable Growth  

KFB Auditorium

2:30-3:30 p.m. Taking the Reins of Your County Farm Bureau
  • Tilling the Team: Effective Meetings and Better Boards
  • Leading the Herd with Purpose and Vision
  • Showcasing Your County's Impact

KFB Auditorium

3:30-3:50 p.m.

The Inside Scoop

KFB staff updates

 KFB Auditorium
3:50-4:30 p.m.

Stop, Collaborate and Listen

District networking and idea sharing

 

KFB Auditorium

4:30-5 p.m.

Grand Finale

Closing Keynote (TBA)

Questions? 

Contact Kylie Shipley at 785-587-6134 or shipleyk@kfb.org.