Ellis County Farm Bureau

10/15/2026

Ellis County Farm Bureau 2026 Kids Ag Days was a SUCCESS!

We had an incredible day of agricultural education with over 300 students, 20 presenters, and tons of volunteers coming together to help students learn more about agriculture, safety, and where their food comes from! 🚜🐄

A HUGE thank-you to the Copper family for allowing us to use their facilities at Pa’s Pumpkin Patch, Carrico Implement for providing the tent, and Culligan Water for their water station to keep everyone hydrated throughout the day. Thank you to McDonald’s of Hays for donating apples and cookies for lunch and Bomgaars for donating water bottles for our students!

A special shout-out to the Hays High FFA and FHSU Collegiate Farm Bureau students for showing up and lending a hand both days! Your time, hard work, and willingness to help made a big difference, and we appreciate you being part of this event! 💛

We also want to thank all the schools and teachers who made it possible for their students to participate. We appreciate your support in helping the next generation learn about the importance of agriculture!

We would not be able to put on this special day without our amazing sponsors, volunteers, community members, and local businesses. Your generosity and commitment to agricultural education make a lasting impact on students in our community!🙌🏻

🌟 Thank you to our 2026 Kids Ag Days sponsors:
• Carrico Implement
• Bigg E Meats
• Farm Bureau Financial Services – Danny Dinkel
• Beck’s Hybrids / Stone Post Ag
• Haas Trucking
• Equity Bank
• Golden Belt Coop
• Midland Marketing
• Fort Hays State University Ag Department
• LDI
• Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Radke Implement

Thank you for helping us make agricultural education fun, engaging, and meaningful for our local students! We are so grateful for a community that continues to show up and support agriculture.

Danny Dinkel, Farm Bureau Financial Services
FHSU Department of Agriculture
Pa's Pumpkin Patch
Equity Bank
LDI
Carrico Implement
Fort Hays State University Rodeo

10/15/2026

County Farm Bureau presidents are invited to look "Beyond the Horizon" at the 2026 County Presidents Conference Dec. 5 in Manhattan. Through meaningful connections, collaborative problem solving and applied leadership experiences, participants will be empowered to move from managing the present to shaping the future, creating a lasting impact within their county Farm Bureau and across Kansas agriculture. The full agenda is available at https://bit.ly/4A7zbPK. Registration is through the membership system. Connect with your county coordinator for questions.

10/14/2026

Make plans to attend the 2027 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders Conference, set for Jan. 29-31 in Manhattan! Registration is set to open soon, so get ready!

Join young agriculturists from across the state for the conference that 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.

Find more details about the conference at www.kfb.org/2027yfrconference.

10/13/2026

This is your last call to be part of something really cool - Kansas Farm Bureau's Ag Academy.

Experience Kansas agriculture. Grow your understanding. Share the story.

Ag Academy is a program that takes participants on behind-the-scenes tours of the state’s No. 1 industry in Kansas – no agricultural background or membership to KFB required, just a desire to learn. Learn more and apply before Oct. 15 at www.kfb.org/agacademy.

10/12/2026

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and we’re happy to announce our newest exclusive member benefit partner, Start Hearing! At Start Hearing, they make it easy and affordable for Farm Bureau members and their families to receive discounts on today’s latest hearing technologies.

• Save up to 60 percent on advanced hearing aids, including tinnitus options
• 60-day risk-free trial — love them or return them
• One year of free office visits (up to six)
• Access to a nationwide network of trusted providers
• Rechargeable devices at no additional cost
• Deluxe warranty covering repairs, loss and damage*
• Financing options to fit your budget

*Professional Service fees may apply. Take the first step to better hearing and call 888-313-6695 or visit www.kfb.org/benefits to learn more. Start Hearing is one more way your Farm Bureau membership helps you save.

10/09/2026

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) and Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) are offering a FREE water sample test.

Sign up by Oct. 15 so your testing materials can be delivered to you. You'll collect your water sample with bottles provided by KGS. Bring the bottles to KFB's Annual Meeting on Sunday, Dec. 6, where KGS will be on hand to collect them. Once they've had time to run the tests, you'll receive your results via email.

Sign up here! https://bit.ly/4A4l3GT

10/08/2026

Hurry! Apply today to grow your leadership skills!

Leadership KFB helps Farm Bureau members strengthen communication, build confidence and develop the skills needed to make an impact in their communities and agriculture.

✔️ One-year leadership growth journey
✔️ Seven engaging sessions
✔️ Learn alongside leaders from across Kansas

Applications close Oct. 15. Learn more: www.kfb.org/leadershipkfb.

10/08/2026

Save the date for the 2027 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leaders Conference, set for Jan. 29-31 in Manhattan.

Join young agriculturists from across the state for the conference that 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.

Find more details about the conference at www.kfb.org/2027yfrconference.

10/07/2026

"When I look back on where I began at the beginning of Leadership KFB, my goal was simply to grow as a leader and become a more impactful asset in my community," says Hallie Means, a participant in this year's class of Leadership KFB. "What I didn’t expect was to become more confident in asking the big questions, further developing my understanding of agriculture policy and, most importantly, recognizing the importance of taking up space in a room of fellow leaders and finding that is where personal growth happens."

The sixth and final session of the leadership program took the cohort to Washington, D.C. to connect with agricultural leaders at the federal level. Read more about Hallie's experience.

Applications for the next cohort of Leadership KFB will close Oct. 15 - apply today at www.kfb.org/leadershipkfb.

This is part six of a series from Hallie Means, Greeley County, to cover an inside look at Leadership KFB, a one-year leadership program by Kansas Farm Bureau that encourages members to seek thoughtful and impactful change, not only in agriculture, but also in communities across Kansas and beyond.

10/06/2026

This is the final call for applications to join one of Kansas Farm Bureau's leadership programs! Which one is right for you? Learn more about these programs and apply before Oct. 15!

🌾 Ag Academy is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Kansas agriculture. Open to members and non-members. Learn more at www.kfb.org/agacademy

⭐ Leadership KFB is designed for Farm Bureau members ready to strengthen their leadership, communication and advocacy skills. Learn more at www.kfb.org/leadershipkfb