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Empowering
Farmers For
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What We Do

To Help Farmers at Every Stage.

Education/Events

From webinars to podcasts we offer resources to our farmers at every stage.

Programs

We offer workshops, trainings and classes.

Grants

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Education/Events

From webinars to podcasts we offer resources to our farmers at every stage.

Programs

We offer workshops, trainings and classes.

Grants

View Our featured grants.

Featured

Programs

Nicodemus Camps

Established in 2007 Nicodemus Camps offer the Veryl Switzer/KSU MANRRS AG Camp for Youth 5th – 12th grades. We seek to expose young people to academia and agriculture. Veryl Switzer, one of KBFA’s Founder’s, as a farmer he understood the need to foster the successive generations of farmers. He spent several years laying the groundwork for an agriculture camp for youth.
Nicodemus Campus also offer the Lil’ Seedling Camp for Youth 1st-5th grades.

Upcoming Events

Fri, January 24, 2025 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM CST
918 N M.L.K. Jr. Dr, Manhattan, KS 66506

Join us at the Bluemont Room in the K-State Student Union for an engaging event featuring the latest updates on programs like Land Access, Organic TOPP, and the 2501 Socially Disadvantaged initiative. Key discussions will explore the future of agriculture and land access, the vital connection between soil health and farm health, and updates from our partners at Sodexo and Freshpoint. Don’t miss our special guest speaker, Hardisha Fairbands from Global Impact Operations at General Mills, sharing her expertise on global agricultural operations and sustainability.

Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST

Virtual via zoom

Free Course

Do you or your family own land passed down through generations? Are you unsure how to protect, manage, or maximize its value? Learn how to secure your legacy with our Heirs’ Property Course!

Who Should Attend:
This course is perfect for landowners, heirs, and families seeking to preserve and develop their property.

What You’ll Learn: 

  • The legal basics of heirs’ property ownership
  • Strategies to resolve ownership disputes
  • How to prevent the loss of family land
  • Resources for land management and utilization
  • Accessing funding and support for property development

Why It Matters:
Heirs’ property is one of the leading causes of land loss, particularly in underserved communities. Gain the knowledge and tools to protect your family’s inheritance and ensure it thrives for future generations.

KBFA Soil Sista Podcast

“Sowing Skills, Growing Futures”

Series Premier:  January 24, 2025