“The Conscience of Agriculture” is the theme of Kansas Farmers Union’s 117th anniversary state convention, to be held Nov. 20 to 21, at SpringHill Suites in Lawrence.
The convention kicks off Nov. 20 with a keynote presentation from Dãnia Davy, founder of Land & Liberation, a consultancy promoting liberatory relationships between humans, natural and financial resources and land. Lucas Bessire, author of Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains, will lead an open conversation with attendees about the Ogallala Aquifer.
At the banquet, attendees will receive an update on the Farmers Union Midwest Agency, and awards will be presented. On Nov. 21, National Farmers Union government relations representative Layla Soberanis will provide an update on NFU’s 2024 policy priorities. KFU convention registration, sponsorship opportunities, hotel information and full convention agenda are available at https://www.kansasfarmersunion.org/news.
