06/09/2022

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06/09/2022

Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership's Class XV celebrated the completion of their advanced leadership development experience June 4 in Manhattan. 

Class XVI, announced the same day, includes 30 Kansans who will start the two-year experience later this year.

01/13/2022

Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership is now accepting applications for its newest class, which will be announced this summer. The deadline to submit applications to be considered for the KARL Class XVI is set for April 1, 2022.  

12/4/2020

KARL chair Steve Baccus said the board unanimously agreed to delay in-person contact, travel, and its international study tour to the United Arab Emirates, scheduled for 2021. The pause begins as KARL Class XV enters its second year. Recruitment for the next class will also be delayed.

11/16/2020

Longtime Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership champion and board
member Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh passed away on November 2 at 78.
Flinchbaugh, Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University's Agriculture Economics
Department, was a fervent supporter of the KARL Program and a driving force in the
leadership program's conception.

06/04/2019

Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) Program unveiled its new look. A refreshed logo and website will anchor the evolution of the program for legendary rural leadership. 

4/18/2020

The children of Jack and Donna Vanier are teaming up with Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership with a three-year gift to support deepened leadership experiences and growth through the program.

2/3/2020

“In this fast-paced world, we need to equip leaders with tools to make solid decisions and work together to help rural communities and agriculture prosper and grow,” said Mark Winger, chief credit officer at Farm Credit of Western Kansas.

6/4/2019

"It certainly appears that KARL Class XV is filled with outstanding individuals from throughout our state, and I am excited for them to begin the program,” said Steve Baccus, Minneapolis, Kansas, who recently assumed duties as chairman of the KARL board of directors.

3/14/2019

Twenty-six agriculture and community leaders will complete a two-year commitment as Class XIV of Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc. Graduation ceremonies will be held April 6 at Liquid Art Winery and Estate located in the Flint Hills near Manhattan. The inaugural KARL Class I will host the new graduates at the celebration.