Kansas Corn Symposium to Celebrate 50 Years of Advocacy for Corn Growers

Kansas Corn Symposium to Celebrate 50 Years of Advocacy for Corn Growers

Jan. 7, 2025-The Kansas Corn Growers Association will kick off its 50th Anniversary celebration at the Kansas Corn Symposium on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Salina Hilton Garden Inn. The event will begin with a luncheon with a market analysis from Grain and Oilseed Analyst Bree Baatz from Terrain Ag.

The KCGA Annual Meeting will feature policy discussions and updates from KCGA and National Corn Growers Association as well as discussion of resolutions and elections. The afternoon will wrap up with a Succession Planning Workshop featuring attorney Brian Moore with Hanson, Beverlin, and Moore; Ashley Westerhold, Director of K-State's AgKansitions program, and Tax Accountant Mike Tholstrup, Farm Management Services Inc.

"We are excited for a full afternoon and evening of speakers, discussion, fun and entertainment as we celebrate KCGA's 50th Anniversary at the Kanss Corn Symposium," said KCGA CEO Josh Roe. "We'll focus on markets, state and national issues and transition planning during the afternoon session, then we'll kick off our anniversary year with a reception, dinner and entertainment with dueling pianos."

During the dinner, Kansas Corn will celebrate 50 years of advocacy for Kansas corn farmers. Kansas Corn Yield Contest Winners, Kansas Corn Corps young farmer program participants and Collegiate Academy graduates also will be recognized.

KCGA was founded in 1975 by a committee of growers led by Earl Foote of Bucyrus, who served as the association's first president. Since its beginning 50 years ago, KCGA continues to grow as a respected and active farmer-led voice for Kansas corn farmers. Two Kansas Corn leaders, Roger Pine, Lawrence, and Ken McCauley, White Cloud, are past presidents of the National Corn Growers Association, and six Kansas leaders have served on the NCGA Corn Board. Today, KCGA continues its involvement on the national level with several current leaders and staff serving on NCGA action teams, as well as other teams and committees with other partnering organizations. KCGA will celebrate its 50th Anniversary throughout the year, recognizing its farmer members, current and past leaders, and the organization's accomplishments.

The Kansas Corn Symposium is offered at no cost to growers, thanks to support from sponsors. Participants are encouraged to stay for the Commodity Classic the next day, Friday, Jan. 31, at the Salina Hilton Garden Inn. Find information and register at kscorn.com.