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.

This year, DAS will include:

  • Dinner on Monday evening with speakers and celebration of county and state work.
  • A youth track for ag ambassadors, FFA chapters and other high school students from your county.

The registration deadline is January 4.

Click Here to Register for Day at the Statehouse 2024

Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the individual/county Farm Bureau. The negotiated rate at the Cyrus Hotel, our host venue, is $159 rate per night plus taxes. Most conference activities will take place at the Beacon, which is within easy walking distance of the Cyrus Hotel. Complimentary transportation will also be provided to/from the Cyrus Hotel to the Beacon. 

Cyrus Hotel

920 S Kansas Ave, Topeka

785-596-0500

Click Here to Make Your Hotel Reservations by December 15



Agenda

All events will take place at the Beacon unless otherwise noted. Parking at the Beacon is limited. Please consider using the complimentary busing from the hotel to the meeting venue.

Tuesday, January 16

Business Casual Dress

3:00-3:30 PMYouth RegistrationColonel Boardroom (Cyrus Hotel)
3:30-6:15 PMYouth Session: 
You(th) Have Influence!
Learn about Topeka, go on an industry tour and find out about the reasons you have influence and how to make the most of it in Topeka & beyond.		Vanguard Room (Cyrus Hotel)
5:15-6:15 PMBus Loop from the Cyrus Hotel to the Beacon
5:30-6:30 PMDAS Registration & Cocktail HourFounder's Room
6:30-8:30 PMVoice of Agriculture Celebration Dinner
Enjoy an evening of celebration and lively, friendly and interactive debate. 		Dining Room
8:30-9:15 PMBus Loop from the Beacon to the Cyrus Hotel



Wednesday, January 17

Business Dress

6:30-7:30 AM Bus Loop from the Cyrus to the Beacon
7:30-8:15 AM General Session:
What's Happening in The Capitol		 Theater
8:15-9:00 AMGeneral Session:
Lay of the Land: Topeka Edition		Theater
9:00 AMBreak
9:15-10:00 AM

Breakout Sessions

  • Three options TBA
 Theater
Dining Room
Library
10:00 AMBreak
10:15-11:00 AM

Breakout Sessions

  • Three options TBA
 Theater
Dining Room
Library
11:00 AMBreak
11:15-11:45 AM Crafting Your Message & Send Off Theater
11:45 AM-12:00 PMGeneral Session
Guest Speaker		Theater
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch at the Beacon 
Please reach out to your local legislators at least a week in advance to schedule a meeting appointment. See instructions for doing this below.		 Dining Room
Ballroom
1:30-5:00 PM Afternoon at the Capitol
  • Meetings with Legislators - see instructions for setting these up below
  • House & Senate Committee hearings at the Capitol – topics and meeting rooms will be announced at DAS 
  • Capitol Tours
  • KFB Scavenger Hunt
 Kansas Statehouse
2:00-5:00 PMBus Loop from the Capitol to the Cyrus Hotel. Last bus leaves the Capitol at 5:00 p.m.


Before You Arrive

We’re so excited you’re planning to attend KFB’s annual Day at the Statehouse event. Here are a few things you need to know to make your experience great!

Connect with your legislators before you come to Topeka. There are TWO opportunities for this:

  1. DAS Lunch – KFB will invite all legislators to lunch on Wednesday, January 17, but you can make that invitation more personal and enticing by extending the offer too. Here’s what to do:
    1. Look up your state legislators using your address here.
    2. Find your legislators' contact information on the legislative roster here.
    3. Email or call their capitol office to extend the invitation.
    4. Share the date and time: Wednesday, January 17 at 12:00-1:30 p.m. at The Beacon (420 SW 9th St). 
    5. Lunch is provided and paid for by Kansas Farm Bureau and will follow all legal requirements. 
    6. KFB Staff will meet legislators in the lobby to give them instructions to connect with you easily during lunch.
  2. Meeting at the Capitol – your county’s delegates can meet with your legislator at their office in the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what to do:
    1. Look up your state legislators using your address here.
    2. Find your legislators' contact information on the legislative roster here.
    3. Email or call their capitol office to set up a meeting time.
    4. Find a time on Wednesday, January 17 between 1:00 and 4:30 p.m.
    5. Confirm their office location or desired meeting location.
    6. KFB Staff will be at the Capitol to help direct you to the arranged meeting spot.

How to pack: We recommend wearing business casual on Tuesday and business professional on Wednesday. You'll want to represent your farm, community, county association and Kansas Farm Bureau well and dressing the part is a big piece of this in Topeka. Business professional means dress slacks or a dress/skirt and a dress shirt, tie (for men) and blazer. No jeans please (even if they are your nice pair).


Questions? 

Contact Edie Doane at 785-587-6102 or doanee@kfb.org for more information.