Norton County Farm Bureau

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

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.

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.

"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.

Leadership KFB Capsule 6: Adding the pieces to become a leader in agriculture through Leadership KFB 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.

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

Kansans are comparing rates and plan benefits and saving money with dependable medical coverage. You’ll find options for coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, out-of-pocket costs, preventive care benefits and more.

Whether you are the head of a family interested in well-child benefits, a graduating student looking for health care coverage, self-employed or a small business owner, or a working couple planning to retire in a few years, you’ll find flexible solutions for every stage of life to fit your health care needs and budget.

Put on your cowboy boots and join us to support the Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Foundation for Agriculture’s End Hunger Program. Our Night with the NFR will be an evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising efforts to End Hunger across the state. We’ll bring the excitement of the National Finals Rodeo right here to Kansas; you just bring your western wear! We encourage everyone to dress for the occasion just as they would for a trip to Las Vegas during NFR.

Throughout the evening, guests can watch the NFR action live, cheer on their favorite competitors and experience the energy and tradition of rodeo’s biggest stage.

In addition to the rodeo action, guests can enjoy food, exciting activities and plenty of opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for making a difference. And don’t forget, the ever-popular Dessert Dash will return, giving your table the chance to claim the sweetest treats in the room!

Best of all, every ticket purchased, donation made and dollar raised supports the KFB Foundation’s End Hunger Program, helping fight food insecurity in communities across Kansas. Join us for an unforgettable evening of rodeo excitement, western hospitality and meaningful impact as we work together to help ensure no Kansan goes hungry.

Find more information and buy your tickets at https://bit.ly/4iT4Xd8.

Experience the beauty of Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies with Kansas Farm Bureau July 26-Aug. 3, 2027. This nine-day adventure features breathtaking mountain scenery, turquoise lakes, wildlife viewing and unforgettable experiences, including a ride aboard a historic Red Jammer bus on Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road and a journey across the Columbia Icefield in an Ice Explorer. Travelers will enjoy first-class accommodations, guided sightseeing and visits to iconic destinations such as Banff, Jasper and Lake Louise. Learn more and register at www.kfb.org/2027GlacierRockies.

Explore Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies This nine-day tour through the Canadian Rockies and Montana’s Glacier National Park is an adventure filled with wild history, wild scenery, wildlife and wild rides.

Join us for the Fall Listening Post! We will have a nice dinner and great conversation. There are some interesting policy suggestions that have come forward through the grassroots policy process this year, and we would really like for your input.