Growing A Stronger Future for Kansas Agriculture
The Sorghum State Foundation connects public and private resources with farmer-led initiatives to advance sorghum, strengthen agricultural markets and conserve natural resources.
A new pathway for Kansas Sorghum’s future
In September 2026, Kansas Sorghum announced the launch of the Sorghum State Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to support the mission of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (KGSC).
By expanding access to public and private funding opportunities, the foundation creates new pathways to invest in the future of sorghum. These resources will support initiatives that advance sorghum in agricultural markets and natural resource conservation, delivering benefits that extend beyond the farm.
Built within Kansas Sorghum’s network of organizations, the foundation brings together farmer leadership, industry investment and public resources to create opportunities for lasting impact.
Be part of what’s next
The future of sorghum is bigger than the field. The Sorghum State Foundation creates opportunities for businesses, industry partners and individuals to invest in initiatives that strengthen Kansas agriculture and deliver lasting public benefits.
Help grow the next chapter of Kansas Sorghum.
“Sorghum is also a critical tool for building our rural livelihoods. Our organizations exist to continually enhance that tool. Since the foundation will serve as an extension of the KGSC and its directors, who are in turn elected by farmers across the entire state, we are proud to say that the Sorghum State Foundation will be operated by and for Kansas farmers.” – KGSC Chairman, Brant Peterson, Stanton County
“For decades, Kansas farmers have produced over half of the U.S. sorghum crop each year. Today, the Sorghum State Foundation provides an innovative new pathway for companies, supply chains, and the general public to invest in outcomes alongside sorghum producers toward a brighter future.” – KSP President Andy Hineman, Lane County
The purpose of the Sorghum State Foundation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which a nonprofit corporation may be organized under Kansas law and to engage exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the Foundation is organized, operated, and controlled as a Type I Supporting Organization under IRC Section 509(a)(3) exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of its supported organization, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its directors, officers, or other private persons. The corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.