Kansas Corn Corps Opens Class Seven Enrollment

By Scout Nelson

Kansas Corn is accepting applications for the seventh class of the Kansas Corn Corps, a leadership and professional development program designed for young farmers and agriculture professionals. Sponsored by the Kansas Corn Commission and the Kansas Corn Growers Association, the program helps participants gain skills and strategies to strengthen their roles on the farm and in the broader corn industry.

The Corn Corps program runs for 16 months and features four sessions. Three of the sessions are held in Kansas on weekends to accommodate work schedules, while the fourth session is a domestic agriculture tour outside the state. This structure allows participants to explore both local and national agricultural perspectives.

Corn Corps focuses on three key areas of development. You: Participants explore how they fit into their farms and plan their personal growth. Your Farm: Sessions examine how individual operations fit into the wider industry and remain competitive. Your Industry: Discussions address challenges and opportunities the corn sector will face in the future and how participants can contribute to its success.

Speakers and industry leaders will guide each session, encouraging critical thinking and active participation. While the Kansas Corn team sets the core topics, participants have the chance to provide input, making it a highly interactive, participant-directed experience.

The program is designed to enhance professional skills, build leadership abilities, and create valuable connections with others in agriculture. By engaging directly with experts and peers, participants gain insight they can bring back to their own operations and communities.

Applications for Kansas Corn Corps Class Seven are due October 15, 2025. Interested individuals can apply online at kscorn.com/corncorps. For additional information, contact Programs Manager Nicki Fisher at nfisher@ksgrains.com.

This unique opportunity supports the next generation of agricultural leaders, equipping them with knowledge, confidence, and connections to move their farms and the corn industry forward.

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