MANHATTAN, Kan. — Nearly 400 Kansas Farm Bureau members on Monday wrapped up business for their organization during the bureau’s 104th annual meeting.
The policies adopted will now become the organization’s road map for the 2023 legislative session. Topics of discussion included water, medical marijuana and energy production.
Wilson County farmer Joe Newland was elected the new Kansas Farm Bureau president. Others elected to the board of directors include George Pretz of Miami County, Steve McCloud of Harvey County, Doug Zillinger of Phillips County, Joe Jury of Gray County, and Craig Cooper of Sheridan County.
Outgoing KFB President Rich Felts was honored at Sunday’s banquet, which included remarks from Sen. Jerry Moran. Other activities included a host of agriculture-related workshops and speakers, including a keynote from Gregg Doud, former chief agricultural negotiator with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Sen. Roger Marshall and Rep. Tracey Mann spoke during a policy update, which also included briefings from Kansas Farm Bureau staff on issues important to agriculture.
County Farm Bureaus and volunteers were recognized for their 2022 achievements.
Nearly $5,600 was raised through a silent auction sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Committee for the End Hunger campaign. KFB Foundations’ Fundraiser “Let the Good Times Roll” raised more than $25,000, which also benefits the End Hunger campaign.
The Kansas Farm Bureau's mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service, the organization noted in a press release.
