YF&R Leaders Conference



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2026 YF&R Leaders Conference 

Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026 | Manhattan, KS

Registration Deadlines
Early Bird Registration- Dec 17
Competition Registration- Dec 19
Final Registration- Jan 17

Join young farmers, ranchers and agriculturists from across the state at the 2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leaders Conference. The event will focus on connecting you with practical tools and resources to add value to your daily work, expanding your peer and professional network and providing encouragement and motivation to keep pushing forward in a tough time for agriculture. Regardless of the crops you grow, animals you raise or off-farm role you play, this conference has something for all young people connected to agriculture and will empower attendees to return home with the tools and knowledge to make positive changes for their farms, families and communities.


Registration

This conference is planned with KFB farmer/rancher and collegiate members who are 18-35 in mind, but all individuals who find the content valuable, regardless of membership, age or profession are welcome to register and attend. Registration includes:

  • Friday Collegiate Lunch (Collegiate Farm Bureau members & Advisors only)
  • Friday Evening Reception & Kick-Off (includes heavy appetizers and cash bar)
  • Saturday Eggs & Issues Breakfast
  • Saturday YF&R Networking Lunch
  • Saturday District Dinners
  • Sunday Breakfast by Chris Cakes
  • All general sessions, workshops, tours (unless otherwise noted) and competitions.


YF&R and Collegiate Competitions

Apply today for three YF&R and two Collegiate Competitions! The prizes for all YF&R awards include winning up to $700 and a trip to the 2027 AFBF Annual Convention! The top 4 individuals for each award will receive a cash prize and be recognized at the YF&R Leaders Conference. Click on the links below for both competitions and applications. All Applications are due December 19, 2025.


Lodging

Hotel arrangements will be your own responsibility and are not included in registration or handled by KFB. Kansas Farm Bureau has blocked rooms at five hotels with affordable, negotiated rates. Room blocks are now open and specific information will be shared at that time.

HOTEL

PRICE 

(tax not included)

BOOKING INFORMATION

BOOKING DEADLINE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hilton Garden Inn

410 S 3rd St

(Connected to Conference Center)

$119

Call: 785-532-9116

Booking Online: KANSAS FARM BUREAU - YOUNG FARMERS & RANCHERS 2026

Click “Edit Stay” at the top to enter your dates of stay

12/29/25

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Indoor Pool 
  • Cancellation – 7 days (11:59 p.m.)
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast and Dinner Restaurant on Site

Bluemont Hotel

1212 Bluemont Ave

(5-7 minute drive to Conf. Center – In Aggieville)

$119

 

Call: 785-473-7091

Booking Online: Go to bluemonthotel.com 

Click on BOOK ONLINE (top/right of page)

Click “I have a group code?

Enter the Group Code: b990279

1/9/26

  • Includes Breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cancellation – 48 hours
  • Indoor Pool

Courtyard by Marriott

715 N 12th St.

(5-7 minute drive to Conf. Center – In Aggieville)

$124

Call: 785-587-1972

Booking Online: Book your group rate for KFB Young Farmers and Ranchers

12/31/25

  • Includes Breakfast 
  • Parking Included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cancellation – 48 hours (3:00 p.m.)

Fairfield Inn

300 Colorado St

(1 block from Conference Center)

$110

Call: 785-539-2400

Booking Online: Book your group rate for Young Farmers and Ranchers

12/31/25

  • Includes Breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Indoor Pool
  • Cancellation – 48 Hours 

Holiday Inn Express

300 Colorado St

(1 block from Conference Center)

$114

Call: 785-320-7454 Ext. 3 & Mention Group Code – KFB

Book Online: Book your group rate for KFB Young Farmers and Ranchers

Enter the Group Code: KFB

1/2/26

  • Includes Breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Indoor Pool
  • Cancellation – 48 Hours 

DoubleTree

530 Richards Dr

(5-7 minute drive to Conference Center)

$129

Call: 785-539-5311

Book Online: 

12/31/25

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Indoor Pool 
  • Cancellation – 48 hours (3:00 p.m.)
  • Breakfast included
  • Dinner Restaurant on Site

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Questions? 

Contact Lauren Gabriel at 785-587-6124 or YFR@kfb.org for more information.