Douglas County Farm Bureau

04/28/2026

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is continuing in 2026 its recognition for “Sesquicentennial Farms” in conjunction with its annual “Century Farm” program. The Century Farm program honors Farm Bureau members who own farms of at least 80 acres within the same family for 100 years or more. The Sesquicentennial Farm recognition goes to farms in the same family for at least 150 years.

“Kansas farmers and ranchers have a lot to be proud of,” Joe Newland, Kansas Farm Bureau president, says. “One thing we take pride in is our value in the traditions and strong family ties through generations of rural living. Kansas Farm Bureau is honored to celebrate those through the Century Farm and Sesquicentennial Farms programs.”

The deadline for consideration to be part of the 2026 programs is May 15. Kansas Farm Bureau has recognized 3,265 Century Farms and 155 Sesquicentennial Farms since the inception of the honors.

Complete details for qualifications and applications for both programs can be obtained at county Farm Bureau offices across Kansas or by visiting, www.kfb.org/centuryfarm, which also includes lists of past honorees.

04/21/2026

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award.

The award honors ranchers, farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land.

Sand County Foundation and national sponsor American Farmland Trust present Leopold Conservation Awards to private landowners in 28 states. In Kansas, the $10,000 award is presented with Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, Kansas Farm Bureau and the Ranchland Trust of Kansas.

Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes landowners who inspire others to consider conservation opportunities on their land. In his influential 1949 book, “A Sand County Almanac,” Leopold advocated for “a land ethic,” an ethical relationship between people and the land they own and manage.

“The Leopold Conservation Award highlights farms and ranches that are strengthening their land today while protecting it for future generations because they know conservation isn’t a program, it’s a way of life,” said Joe Newland, Kansas Farm Bureau president. “I encourage any Farm Bureau member of Kansas interested in applying to reach out to KFB for assistance in completing the application.”

Award applications may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, or landowners may nominate themselves. The application form can be found at www.sandcountyfoundation.org/ApplyLCA.

The nomination deadline date is June 1.

Sand County Foundation inspires and empowers private landowners to ethically manage the natural resources in their care.

04/09/2026

Our final road sign is up.

Now, from all 4 corners of the county, Farm Bureau welcomes you!

04/06/2026

Kansas Farm Bureau is now taking applications for its 2026 Communications, Media and Spokesperson (CMS) training. The two-day event will be April 27-28 in Emporia at the Hampton Inn.

Participants will:

• Learn how to identify, organize and project key messages with clarity, confidence and passion.
• Gain skills and practice to help increase comfort levels and effectiveness when talking to various audiences, such as formal presentations, traditional media and social media.
• Hear best practices of media and speaking do’s and don’ts.
• Discover how to best handle unexpected and challenging questions.
• Advance their Farm Bureau network of peers and experts in ag communications and advocacy.

Applications are accepted until April 8. To learn more and to apply, visit www.kfb.org/communicationstraining.

04/03/2026

Farm Bureau mission pillar - Advocacy.

The Farm Bureau endorsement is highly significant, often considered a premier endorsement in agricultural regions because it signals a candidate's commitment to farming, rural interests, and policy, earning high trust among farmers and ranchers.

It is backed by a powerful, grassroots lobbying network and a PAC (VOTE FBF) that has seen 90% of its endorsed candidates win, making it pivotal for local, state, and federal elections.
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Thursday night we were joined by Kansas Gubernatorial candidates, Senator Ethan Corson and Governor Jeff Colyer.

If you are a Farm Bureau member who has contributed to Vote FBF, and would like a voice in the endorsement process, keep an eye on your emails. We have sent and will continue to send invitations to you to be part of our grassroots endorsement recommendations process.

03/28/2026

WOW!

Another successful Douglas County Market of Farms.

Thank you for showing up and supporting Kansas producers!

Shop Kansas Farms

03/28/2026

Market of Farms......TODAY!

Come and see us at 9am!!

2700 W 27th Street
Lawrence, KS

03/28/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

Come one come all! We have some amazing vendors, both local and from all over the great state of Kansas :)

For a full list of vendors click on the link below:

https://shopkansasfarms.com/douglas-county-market-of-farms?fbclid=IwY2xjawQvlxJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCUnpYSTJDRE5CZDl4S2V4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhD5iOMQffyELpPYYKW9oUbga7vCIQmWx2VZGVMRIFqJZalfraiTfSjA-n4__aem_e9_Oyi40tu_fR40iMvhQGw

03/27/2026

Set up is underway!

03/27/2026

And the lucky winners of our 5, $50 shopping sprees at the Market of Farms event tomorrow are.......

Karin Drees
Crystal Meier
Shelli Hornberger
Jean Knight
Amy Warczakoski

CONGRATULATIONS! To claim your prize check in at the Shop Kansas Farms table, ask for Jacqui Folks!

03/27/2026

TOMORROW!!!

Come one come all! We have some amazing vendors, both local and from all over the great state of Kansas :)

For a full list of vendors click on the link below:

https://shopkansasfarms.com/douglas-county-market-of-farms?fbclid=IwY2xjawQvlxJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCUnpYSTJDRE5CZDl4S2V4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhD5iOMQffyELpPYYKW9oUbga7vCIQmWx2VZGVMRIFqJZalfraiTfSjA-n4__aem_e9_Oyi40tu_fR40iMvhQGw