The trip to Washington, D.C., is a three-day excursion where the objective is to trace the development and release of USDA Crop Reports. Participants will hear from Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service statisticians regarding survey methods and data collection processes in the state and National Agricultural Statistics Service personnel who will explain how state data is compiled and national estimates are made. The trip is highlighted by a flight to Washington, D.C., where the group will have the opportunity to observe the August “USDA Lock Up" and monthly report to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture regarding U.S. crop production, as well as world supply and demand.

To learn more about the trip, contact Mark Nelson, nelsonm@kfb.org. To apply to be considered for the trip, click here. Only six applicants will be chosen to participate in this trip, so please consider turning in your application early.

Applications must be submitted before Thursday, June 15 to be considered. Kansas Farm Bureau will reserve and pay for members' one-night stay in Kansas City, two nights in D.C. and three group meals. Members will be responsible for additional costs, including air travel, additional meals, transportation, etc. 

IDEA: A County Farm Bureau could sponsor a member(s), using this as a leadership development opportunity and/or agricultural education event, inviting the member to share what they learned at a later County Farm Bureau sponsored event, Board or County Annual meeting.