Want to see all our Fun Facts in one place?

Need to watch a speedy video so you can get dinner on the table before somebody in your house gnaws an arm off? Curious about the people, places, and science behind Kansas food? Whether you’re a video watcher, avid reader, or trivia fan, this is the place for you!

Recipes

View all recipes

Profiles

View All Profiles

Tips

Always keep vegetable oil on hand. This versatile, healthy kitchen staple is made of soybeans, is a good source of vitamin E, contains Omega-3s, and has zero trans fats.

See full tip

Work beef into your healthy diet. It has essential nutrients to help us build muscle and maintain energy.

See full tip

"If you take care of your animals and the land they live on, they will produce a healthy and nutritious product in return.” (Kent Condray)

See full tip

View All Tips

Resources

View All Resources

Videos

View All Videos

Spotlights

View All Spotlights

Blogs

View All Blogs

Fun Facts

Cattle are great recyclers. They convert natural resources that would otherwise be wasted into beef, an edible protein containing 10 essential nutrients such as zinc, iron and B vitamins.  

See full fact

About a third of a steer is used for beef production. The rest of the animal is used to make by-products found in medicines, cosmetics, detergents, insulation, and much more!

See full fact

Sows give birth (called farrowing) to an average of eight to twelve piglets at a time and will raise six to eight litters of piglets in their lifetime.

See full fact

View All Fun Facts

Q&As

Q: What is sorghum used for?

A: In addition to food for people, sorghum can be used to feed livestock, or to make materials used in fencing, floral...

See full Q&A

Q: If I’m lactose intolerant, do I have to give up dairy?

A: No. There are a variety of ways to enjoy milk, cheese and yogurt, and get the nutrients – like protein and calcium – that...

See full Q&A

Q: Do farmers use chemicals on their crops?

A: Yes, farmers use chemicals to control weeds and pests, but to make sure crops are free from the chemicals, they wait a specified...

See full Q&A

View All Q&As

Events

View All Events