By Scout Nelson
The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) is now accepting entries for its annual Agricultural Reporting Awards. The program honors journalists who excel in portraying the stories of Kansas farmers and ranchers across print and broadcast media.
“We want to recognize the outstanding ag reporting produced every year in Kansas,” KFB’s Greg Doering says. “We know journalists do great work in telling the stories of Kansas farmers and ranchers, and we want to highlight work that really showcases what goes into growing our food.”
Eligible entries must cover agriculture in Kansas and have been published or aired with proper credit between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Both print and broadcast journalists are encouraged to submit their work in one of four categories:
- Printed News Story: Focuses on immediacy and factual reporting.
- Printed Feature Story: Highlights originality and human interest.
- Audio/Video News Story: Produced for television or radio, five minutes or less.
- Audio/Video Feature/Enterprise Story: Produced for television or radio, maximum 30 minutes.
Journalists may submit one entry per category through the online submission portal. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. Submissions will be judged by a panel of KFB staff and Farm Bureau members.
Winners will be announced at KFB’s 2026 annual meeting, December 5-7, in Manhattan. First-place winners receive $200, while second and third-place recipients earn $50 and $25, respectively. Recognition will also be given in the official program.
The Agricultural Reporting Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate high-quality journalism that informs the public about agriculture’s critical role in Kansas. Journalists’ stories help highlight innovation, dedication, and the impact of farming and ranching on the state.
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