By Scout Nelson
The ninth class of Leadership KFB, a program dedicated to developing leaders within the agricultural community, recently celebrated their graduation. This significant event took place at the Kansas Farm Bureau's (KFB) annual meeting in Manhattan.
The class included nine dedicated individuals from various counties across Kansas: Jacob Brubaker from Rawlins County, Craig Dinkel and Abby Wimer from Ellsworth County, Kylee Geffert from Allen County, Leanna Hook from Rice County, Haley and Jason Nelson from Jewell County, Kylee Stout from Douglas County, and Jake Wessel from Chase County.
Joe Newland, the KFB president, highlighted the importance of Leadership KFB in nurturing the skills and capabilities of its members throughout the state. The program, he mentioned, is a testament to KFB's commitment to fostering grassroots policies and proactive problem-solving approaches in agriculture.
Throughout 2023, the graduates engaged in six sessions that focused on enhancing personal leadership styles, developing effective communication skills, and interacting with industry leaders across the state. The program's goal is to cultivate influential thinkers and doers who are actively involved in creating positive changes and finding solutions within the agricultural sector and their communities.
The graduation of this diverse group of individuals from Leadership KFB marks a step forward in strengthening the leadership within Kansas' agricultural community, as these graduates are now equipped to make impactful contributions in their respective areas.
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