We can’t wait to welcome you to the Kansas Young Farmers &
Ranchers Leaders Conference! Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with
other agriculturalists from across the state, expand on practical tools and
resources and leave motivated for the year ahead. We look forward to seeing you
soon!
Registration is 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday, Jan. 30, and
Saturday morning, Jan. 31 7 AM- 12PM in the East Foyer. You will receive your name tag,
which will be required for entry to conference events, and information on
district dinners at registration. Download the conference app (EventLeaf
Guide) to access all necessary conference information.
Attire: Conference dress code is smart casual.
Attendees will also be provided a conference t-shirt which they may wear during
the weekend.
Attendees are encouraged to dress up for the Friday night
kick-off as well. The theme is Margaritaville and there is a prize for the best
dressed that even Jimmy Buffet himself would have approved of!
Discussion Meet participants should dress in business professional attire for the contest.
Entertainment: Friday evening will
include time to network with fellow attendees and a SINGO activity. Saturday evening, each district will host a dinner around town for attendees of similar regions to come together and connect.
Bringing Kiddos?: We are also proud to
offer hands-on, Ag in the Classroom sessions during our conference led by Emily
Kerchen- Ag Ed Specialist. There will be one session in the morning, one
session in the afternoon and these activities are kid-friendly. However, children
must be accompanied.
We also offer free entry into Manhattan’s Discovery
Center on Saturday, January 31 for those bringing children. This is
located just down the street from the Conference Center. Just head on over,
show your YF&R Conference badge and head inside- on us!
We also want to make sure you don’t feel you need to leave
to enjoy sessions. New this year, in our general session room, we will offer a
“kid’s corner” which will host coloring books, quiet toys, books, etc. if you
have kids who may need to move around, please feel free to utilize this corner
while still being able to listen in.
While children are always welcome, please remember our
content and target audience is 18-35 and no childcare services are
available.
Giving Back: Kansas Collegiate Fellows are teaming up with
the Kansas YF&R committee to fight food insecurity across our state. We
will be taking food donations at YF&R for a District v. District
competition! The district with the most points at the end of Saturday wins $500
towards a YF&R event in their district. Canned goods are 1pt, boxed good
are 2pts, and toiletry items are 3pts. All collected items will go back out to
districts where they are needed most. First place will receive $500, second
place will receive $300 and third place will receive $200 toward their YF&R
event! Help us fight hunger together!
Should you no longer be able to attend the conference, refunds may be issued up to January 16th. After this time, we will not be able to offer a refund.
