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:

  • KFB policy updates and issue deep dives on Tuesday afternoon
  • Dinner on Tuesday 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
  • Breakfast on Wednesday morning with Senate and House leadership
  • Wednesday morning at the Capitol, including time to meet one-on-one with your legislators
  • Lunch with legislators at the Capitol before heading home

The registration deadline is January 10.

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

Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the individual/county Farm Bureau. The negotiated rate at the Cyrus Hotel, our host venue, is $164 rate per night plus taxes. Most conference activities will take place at Townsite Tower, which is a few blocks north of the Cyrus Hotel. Complimentary transportation will be provided to/from the Cyrus Hotel to Townsite Tower on Wednesday.

Cyrus Hotel

920 S Kansas Ave, Topeka

785-596-0500

Click Here to Book Rooms at the Cyrus Hotel. Book by December 23.


Our room block at the Cyrus Hotel will fill up. If you would rather stay at our overflow location, we have a block at Residence Inn Topeka. The negotiated rate is $130 per night plus taxes and complimentary transportation will also be provided for attendees at the overflow location on Wednesday. 

Residence Inn Topeka

1620 SW Westport Drive, Topeka

785-271-8903

Click Here to Book Rooms at the Residence Inn. Book by December 31.


Agenda

All events will take place at Townsite Tower (534 S Kansas Ave) unless otherwise noted. There is garage parking for guests.

Tuesday, January 21

Business Casual Dress

12:00-1:15 PMYouth Lunch
Join other high school attendees to kick off an afternoon in Topeka. Hear from the younger faces of the statehouse about their role in government, the path they took and how you can get involved in policy from a young age.		TBD Offsite
1:15-2:00 PMDAS RegistrationTownsite Tower Lobby
1:30-2:45 PMYouth Learning Session
Get a hands on experience into why policy matters and how it impacts real people through this interactive session. 		TBD Offsite
2:00-3:00 PMWelcome to Topeka Farm Bureau
Celebrate the great advocacy work of counties across the state in 2024 and kick off Day at the Statehouse by learning about the organization's presence in Topeka, our past success and 2025 goals.		Avenue Ballroom (1st Floor)
3:00-3:45 PMKFB State Policy Priorities
Get an overview of the policy positions and strategies KFB will take in the 2025 legislative session and have an opportunity to ask your questions about the issues that matter to you.		Avenue Ballroom (1st Floor)
3:00-4:45 PMYouth at the Capitol
Experience the Kansas Statehouse by touring the beautiful building, sitting in on meetings, meeting lobbyists and legislators and more!		Kansas State Capitol
4:00-4:50 PMBreakout Sessions Round One
  • Taxes Part 1 - What are taxes and how do they work?
  • Energy - How does Kansas fit in the bigger picture?
  • Where do Legislators Go for Unbiased Information?
Townsite 16
Avenue Ballroom
Meeting Room
5:00-5:50 PMBreakout Sessions Round Two
  • Taxes Part 2 - What to expect in the 2025 session.
  • All Things Water 
  • How Government Can Actually Help You
Townsite 16
Avenue Ballroom
Meeting Room
6:00-6:45 PMDAS Cocktail Hour
Grab a drink and something to nibble on while you take a break from the learning and speakers to connect with other attendees.		Avenue Ballroom
7:00-8:45 PMVoice of Agriculture Celebration Dinner
Zoom out from state issues for an evening to discuss national issues, such as the Farm Bill and Presidential transition, will affect Kansas agriculture and farms like yours.		Avenue Ballroom



Wednesday, January 22

Business Dress

6:30-7:15 AM Bus Loop from the Cyrus to Townsite Tower
7:30-8:45 AM Leadership Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast and hear from KFB and legislative leadership as you begin your day. Get your charge for the day and beyond before you head to the Capitol.		 Avenue Ballroom
8:45-9:15 AMBus Loop from Townsite Tower to Capitol
9:00 AM-12:00 PMMorning at the Capitol
Connect one-on-one with your legislator, take a Capitol tour, watch the House in session or a committee meeting. The opportunities are endless as KFB takes over the Statehouse for the morning.		Kansas State Capitol
12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch with Legislators

Grab a boxed lunch and find others from your voting district to connect with your legislators over a meal and discuss issues, get to know them better and build a relationship. 

 Kansas State Capitol
1st and 2nd Floor, North Wings
12:45-1:30 PMBus Loop from the Capitol to the Cyrus/Overflow Hotel
AfternoonDepart for Home


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. Meeting at the Capitol – your county’s delegates can meet with your legislator at their office in the Capitol on Wednesday morning. 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 22 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 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.
  2. DAS Lunch – KFB will invite all legislators to lunch on Wednesday, January 22, 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 22 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. on the first and second floor of the Capitol. 
    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.

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.