KLA Announces 20th YSA Class

This marks the 20^th year for the KLA Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA). Since it began in 2006, the program consistently has drawn young men and women from across the state who have a keen interest in the Kansas livestock industry. The 2026 class is no different.

Like the nearly 380 alumni who have gone before them, this year’s class will be exposed to the importance of KLA’s voice in the legislative process, producers’ responsibility as agricultural advocates, the need for progressive livestock operations and how other industry segments, including animal health suppliers and agribusinesses, fit into the food chain. They also will participate in KLA’s policy-making process.

Merck Animal Health again is sponsoring the program, which includes four sessions throughout the year. The first session for the 2026 YSA class will be February 16-17 in Topeka.