What Kansas Farm Bureau Is
Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is a nonprofit advocacy organization established in 1919. Its policies are set by farmers and ranchers, and the work is built from the county up. One local Farm Bureau page describes the mission as advocacy, education and service.
How the Structure Works
Farm Bureau has three levels: county Farm Bureau associations, the state organization, and the national American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). KFB president Glenn Brunkow explained the policy flow in a column on how Farm Bureau policy is made.
- Members raise issues. Ideas come from issue surfacing meetings or an online submission for the Resolutions Committee.
- The Resolutions Committee drafts proposals. Each of KFB's 10 districts is represented on the committee.
- Listening posts. In the column's fall, 10 listening posts around the state let members comment on proposed changes.
- Delegates vote in December. Policy is adopted when a majority of the delegates from all 105 counties vote for it.
- Policy guides advocacy. The policy book directs KFB staff in working with state and federal legislators. National policy is adopted by AFBF.
KFB's resolutions booklet, for example, lists the 2021 policies as adopted by voting delegates representing 105 county Farm Bureaus. The annual meeting also elects officers and directors; at the 106th annual meeting, nearly 400 members attended and five directors were elected, one each from Miami, Harvey, Phillips, Gray and Thomas counties.
Membership and Dues
You join through your county. The Sedgwick County Farm Bureau page says you sign up through the Kansas Farm Bureau site, pay renewals through the same site, and that Sedgwick County dues are $50 per year. Dues vary, so ask your county office what it charges. That page also says dues support leadership opportunities, educational programs and community events. Brunkow's column adds that non-members can join and take part in the policy process.
Kansas Farm Bureau also has programs beyond the county associations. The Engaged Kansas initiative, launched in February 2023, offers nonpartisan campaign training for people who might run for local office, including a two-day Campaign School and a four-hour mini session.
Member Benefits
The Sedgwick County page says membership includes more than 40 benefits, listed on the Kansas Farm Bureau benefits page. Benefits can change, so check the current list when you join. Beyond discounts, many members value the voice in policy and the local programs.
What County Farm Bureaus Do Locally
- Ag education. The Franklin County Farm Bureau ran a Summer Ag Education Series reaching about 80 children ages 5 to 11 over 10 weeks, with farm tours, field trips and hands-on demonstrations. It earned an AFBF County Activities of Excellence Award.
- 4-H and FFA. In the Franklin County series, 4-H and FFA members served as guides, and many campers went on to compete at the state fair.
- Office and service. County associations can have a local office. The Sedgwick County office lists Monday through Friday hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Scholarships
Scholarships come from two places.
Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
The Foundation gives scholarships to college students in fields that benefit agriculture and rural Kansas. For 2026-27 it awarded $23,500, including $1,000 awards for K-State College of Agriculture and Fort Hays State juniors and seniors, $500 awards for Kansas technical college students, and $500 awards for members of Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters. In 2025-26 it awarded $26,500 to 45 recipients.
County Farm Bureaus
County associations run their own programs. The 2026 Foundation announcement says county Farm Bureaus awarded more than $170,000 in educational grants to over 200 recipients. Rules differ. The Brown County Farm Bureau's 2024 scholarship offered two $300 awards to students from families with paid Brown County membership, due before April 15, with a transcript and a short essay. The Sumner County Farm Bureau's 2018 scholarship was a $500 award for high school seniors whose parents, or themselves, were members in good standing. Those are old examples, so contact your county office for current amounts, deadlines and membership requirements.
How to Get Started
- Find your county Farm Bureau office and ask about dues, benefits, local events and scholarships.
- Join and renew through the Kansas Farm Bureau website.
- Submit policy ideas, or attend a listening post, if you want a say in KFB's positions.
- Students: ask your county office about scholarship deadlines early, since the 2024 and 2018 examples above were due in April.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many county Farm Bureaus are there in Kansas?
Delegates from all 105 counties vote on policy, and the resolutions booklet refers to 105 county Farm Bureaus.
How much does membership cost?
It depends on the county. Sedgwick County's page lists $50 per year. Ask your county office for its current dues.
Do I have to be a farmer to join?
The sources we reviewed do not list eligibility rules, and Brunkow's column says non-members can take part in the policy process. Ask your county office.
Are there Farm Bureau scholarships for non-agriculture majors?
Some are broad. Brown County's 2024 scholarship was open to students headed to a junior college, four-year college or vo-tech, though its essay asked how your degree could help farmers and ranchers (write N/A if it does not apply).
Kansas Listings Covered by This Guide
- Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Held each year; the most recent dates were December 6-8, 2025 for the 107th meeting. Workshops, a tradeshow, awards banquet and a delegate vote on 2026 policy, with a keynote from the American Farm Bureau president.
- Franklin County Farm Bureau
The Franklin County Farm Bureau is the local arm of Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's general farm organization, with its county office at 112 W 17th St in Ottawa.
112 W 17th St, Ottawa, KS - Leavenworth County Farm Bureau
The Leavenworth County Farm Bureau is the local arm of Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's general farm organization, with its county office at 102 Olive St in Lansing.
102 Olive St, Lansing, KS | 913-250-0016 - Sedgwick County Farm Bureau
The Sedgwick County Farm Bureau is the local arm of Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's general farm organization, with its county office at 240 W Wichita Ave Suite 112 in Colwich.
240 W Wichita Ave Suite 112, Colwich, KS | 316-773-9851 - Sheridan County Farm Bureau Association
The Sheridan County Farm Bureau is the local arm of Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's general farm organization, with its county office at 1245 Oak Ave in Hoxie.
1245 Oak Ave, Hoxie, KS | 785-677-3295 - Wyandotte County Farm Bureau Association
The Wyandotte County Farm Bureau is the local arm of Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's general farm organization, with its county office at 9340 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City.
9340 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS | 913-299-0914
Guide checked Nov. 11, 2026. Rules and dates change; confirm with the organizer.