The 2026 Leaders Engaged and Acting in D.C. (LEAD) trip is March 9-11, 2026. 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. 

What to expect in D.C while on the LEAD trip 

  • Hear policy updates from American Farm Bureau Federation staff
  • Meet with your Kansas representatives
  • Attend U.S. Senate and House Committee hearings
  • Have an opportunity to tour areas of D.C.

Expenses 

Farm Bureau will offer opportunities to take group tours and enjoy evening events. You are not required to attend any of the optional events we suggest but because of that, expenses will vary from family to family. Below are a few costs you can expect to incur: 

For any county sending a member or members, Farm Bureau will provide a $500 credit per county on any final billing issued to the home office. These estimates are based on a member and their spouse attending. Please contact your county coordinator to apply for a conference attendance grant. 

  • $150 registration fee per attendee
  • Hotel room: Estimated $259/night
  • Airfare: Estimated $250-$650/person. Book ASAP to avoid paying higher airfare!
  • Optional tours/reception/transportation: Estimated $150-250
  • Estimated total: Estimated $1,200 + airfare

Registration 

The registration deadline for the 2026 LEAD trip is Feb. 5 for a guaranteed hotel room. Register through your county coordinator. County contact information is located on the right-hand side of this link under "County Farm Bureaus." Use the drop-down to locate your county.

County coordinators: You're encouraged to apply for the Ag Foundation grant prior to registering people for the event. If the attendee is not able to attend, the county is required to repay the grant back to the Foundation.

Hotel 

KFB has a rooming block at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 1265 First Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20003, 202-800-1000. KFB will book rooms for members, and the cost will be part of your total registration cost. Please be sure to get your registration in before Feb. 5 to ensure a room at the reduced rate.

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