Summer Fun for Kids
By Food Buzz on June 5, 2017
Ah, summer. Backpacks and books make way for swimsuits and summer camp. It’s a great time of year. Unless you’re trying to figure out how to keep the kiddos entertained and their brains (at least...
My Day at the Ranch
May 8, 2017
I’m not a country girl. Sure, I’ve seen cattle grazing and watched machines—combines, I think?—harvesting crops during summer. But I don’t have a deep, personal connection to farm life. You...
A Salute to Farm Moms
By Dandi Thomas on May 5, 2017
As Mother's Day approaches, we find ourselves thinking of the women around us who exemplify what it means to be a mother. They make sacrifices and work tirelessly to ensure all runs smoothly and to...
Grow Your Own Container Garden
April 3, 2017
Have you ever wanted to grow your own garden, but don’t have the space? Are your kids curious about how plants grow, but you can’t manage a big garden? Try container gardening. Some plants thrive ...
Go Live with Chef Alli
April 3, 2017
If you’d love to learn a few tips in the kitchen, but the thought of a cooking class is overwhelming, then jump into your pajamas, pour yourself a glass of wine, and check out Chef Alli’s Facebook...
Behind the Scenes of Easter Dinner
April 3, 2017
What would Easter dinner be like without a Kansas farmer? Imagine a festive spread with no ham. That’s just the beginning! Let’s take a look behind the scenes of a traditional Easter dinner to see...
How to Choose the Perfect Ham
March 31, 2017
Ham is the centerpiece of many celebrations like Easter and Christmas. Choosing the perfect one is essential in planning your meal. Selecting a delicious, lean ham is easy once you know what to look...
Ham Health Facts
March 31, 2017
If you love the taste of ham and want to eat healthy, you’re in luck! Ham, especially lean ham, is a great choice for your family. Lean ham has only about 112 calories per 3-ounce serving. Plus, it...
Kansas Proud: Understanding Our Role in Agriculture Exports (And Why They Matter)
By Stacy Mayo on March 31, 2017
As a child of the 80s, I was still in elementary school the last time major trade agreements were negotiated. Even though I grew up on a farm and come from a long line of agriculturalists, I didn’t...
Kansas Wildfires: A Round-Up of Stories and Support
March 16, 2017
The devastation of the wildfires tearing across Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas is overwhelming. As with any big news story, we can become immune, or think of it as happening “over there.” But we are all...