Tomorrows Agribusiness Leaders

Tomorrow's Agribusiness Leaders Program

The Premier Leadership Program for Agribusiness Professionals

Our Mission

The Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leaders Program is an intensive leadership development program designed to teach members of Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association and Kansas Grain and Feed Association about the state and federal legislative and regulatory process and how to be a better leader within the industry.

The Goals of TAL

The TAL program is designed to improve the leadership skills of Kansas agribusiness men and women and accomplishes that goal through five primary objectives:

To increase member understanding of the programs, services and representation provided by KARA
To increase member understanding of the state and federal legislative process
To increase member understanding of the state and federal agencies that oversee the agribusiness industry in Kansas
To improve member leadership and communication skills through professional development sessions
To prepare members for possible public service through involvement in political campaigns and holding of public office

Key Benefits of the Program

Lawmakers listen to advocacy organizations like KARA, but they listen even closer to the constituents who hold the power to keep them in office.

Learn exactly how to contact your legislator and make your voice heard
Understand the steps necessary to pass a law through federal and state government
Gain the skills to have a meaningful conversation with elected officials on bills impacting our industry
Tap into the power constituents hold, lawmakers listen to advocacy groups like KARA, but they listen even closer to the voters who keep them in office

" Before the TAL program, I had a preconceived idea that my voice didn't have very much weight with my representative. I realize the importance of being actively engaged - our voices are heard and are listened to."

John Ricker Jr.
ProValue Insurance

Program Schedule

January 2027

Session I

An introduction to the legislative and regulatory arena in Kansas with legislative leaders and Kansas Department of Agriculture.

Topeka, KS

July 2027

Session II

Personal visits with Kansas Congressional Delegation on Capitol Hill; visit National Agribusiness Associations/Organizations headquarters; visit historical sites.

Washington, DC

August 2027

Session III

Developing an informed and confident agribusiness leader; business leadership development and political activities.

Wichita, KS

November 2027

Graduation

Recognition ceremony during the keynote breakfast at the Kansas Agri Business Expo – the largest indoor agribusiness tradeshow in the midwest.

Wichita, KS

Program Sponsors

The Tomorrow’s Agribusiness Leaders program was created in 1998 to provide Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association members an intensive leadership development course centered around the state and federal legislative and regulatory process and how to be a better leader within the industry. Each year, TAL sponsors graciously save class members and companies $1,500 per person in out of pocket expenses.

Founder Level

Bunge

Patron Level

AgMark LLC
Agrilead, Inc.
Beachner Grain Inc.
Cargill Inc.
FMC
Kansas Grain Inspection Services, Inc.
MacroSource, LLC
McPherson Concrete
Syngenta
WinField United

Builder Level

ADM Grain Co.
CHS
Irsik & Doll Feed Service
Kanza Coop
The Scoular Company

Giver Level

BASF
Bondurant Crop Service
Cornerstone Ag LLC
D. E. Bondurant Grain Co.
Fairbank Equipment
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
MKC
Morrill Elevator Inc.
Pride Ag Resources
Producer Ag, LLC
ProValue Insurance
ServiTech Inc.
The Farmers Coop Equity Co.

Apply for this Year’s Class

We are accepting applications for the 2027 class of Tomorrow's Agribusiness Leaders. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026.

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