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Adam York

Adam York
CEO

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Advancing our industry through teamwork and collaboration

 

Adam York grew up on a farm and cattle ranch in southwest Kansas and earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Kansas State University. He has worked for National Sorghum Producers as Government Affairs Director, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program as Sustainability Director and for Kansas Grain Sorghum as Program Director. Before joining the sorghum industry in 2019, Adam was a congressional staffer in Washington, D.C., for members of the Kansas delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Adam lives in Manhattan, KS, with his family. Adam is a fellow of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) Program Class XVI.

Strategic • Responsibility • Intellection • Context • Connectedness


Maddy Meier
Director of Communications and Outreach

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Helping advance the programmatic and communications operations for growers 

 

Maddy Meier is the Director of Communications and Outreach for Kansas Sorghum, where she leads storytelling and engagement efforts that elevate the voice of Kansas sorghum producers and promote market development for the crop. Originally from Goessel, Kansas, Meier has deep roots in agriculture and a lifelong appreciation for rural communities. She now lives in central Kansas and earned a degree in agricultural communications from Kansas State University in 2022.

In her role, Meier manages strategic communications, brand development and producer outreach for the Commission and Association. She also supports advocacy efforts, working closely with farm leaders and policy stakeholders to amplify the value of sorghum. Meier serves as coordinator for the Kansas Sorghum Collegiate Fellowship Program, helping to connect students with industry opportunities and hands-on experience in sorghum leadership, trade and research.

Meier is a graduate of Syngenta’s Leadership At Its Best program and a Class XVII associate of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) program.

Empathy • Input • Individualization • Arranger • Includer

 

Andrew Le

2025 Collegiate Food and Ag Policy Fellow

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Advocating for sorghum’s success in a fast-paced world

 

Andrew Le is Kansas Sorghum’s 2025 Collegiate Food and Ag Policy Fellow. Although he doesn’t come from an agricultural background, Andrew is deeply passionate about the global food system and the critical role that agriculture plays in addressing food security, sustainability, and public policy. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, he is a second-year student at Kansas State University, pursuing a degree in political science with a public service track, alongside a minor in leadership studies and a secondary major in global food systems leadership.
Prior to joining Kansas Sorghum, Andrew gained valuable experiences through internships with the Kansas Legislature, the City of Wichita’s City Manager’s Office, and the City Council, where he was actively involved in policy development and community engagement initiatives.
Beyond his work, Andrew holds leadership positions within several K-State student organizations, including Food Security Scholars, Student Governing Association, Student Alumni Board, and the Asian American Student Union. He is also a proud member of the Pride of Wildcat Land, the Kansas State University Marching Band.
Context • Achiever • Responsibility • Ideation • Positivity

 


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Mailing Address

Kansas Grain Sorghum
PO Box 2
Manhattan, KS 66505