Food News, Trends & Research
Sometimes it’s hard to sift through all the information out there and know what the latest food news means for you and your family. Here, we break down trending food topics and dig deeper into local food, agriculture issues and more!
Ag Is a Natural Learning Tool for Kansas Elementary School
Can you imagine your kids being disappointed if they don’t get to do their chores? At Bluestem Elementary School in Leon, this actually happens. “Behavior-wise in my classroom, it’s first, you get a warning, second you lose recess, third you don’t get to do chores,” fourth-grade teacher...
What Happens in the Kansas Wheat Test Kitchen
The test kitchen is dedicated to helping people transform that wholesome wheat into something delicious and nutritious for the table. When you think of going farm to fork, that’s what the test kitchen is all about. They make the connection by creating and promoting delicious recipes,...
Farming Lesson Plans and Ideas for Teachers
It’s back to school season and families know there’s a lot of hustle and bustle as routines shift from summer fun and exploration to classroom learning. No one knows that better than teachers! Once the excitement of those first weeks starts to wear off, you might be craving some...
September Is Whole Grains Month
No matter what time of year it is, we love whole grains. What’s not to love?! They’re rich in: Fiber B vitamins like niacin, thiamin and folate Essential minerals like iron, zinc and magnesium They also have many health benefits. Whole grains can:
Keeping Wheat Alive
For thousands of years, we’ve been growing wheat for food, carefully selecting plants that will thrive in different climates and environments, while providing the nutrition and flavor we want. When we bake bread, cakes and cookies, we use this modern, cultivated wheat. But there are wild...
From Farm to Reading Chair: Books for Chefs of All Ages
We’re all about connecting people with the land. But you don’t always have to roll up your sleeves and get dirty to do that. Sometimes all you have to do is curl up with a good book.
Corporate Farms vs. Family Farms: What’s the Difference?
Some people think corporate farming is about big companies, but many corporate farms are family-owned businesses. Meet a few Kansas corporate farmers.
Savor the Flavor of Kansas Kettle Corn
Can you name the Kettle Corn Capital of Kansas? It’s Burlingame, thanks to Jerry Hill and his wife Benleng, who own Thrill’s Kettle Corn.
Five Farming Myths
If I say “farmer” what image pops into your mind? Maybe you picture an old man wearing overalls and sucking on a bit of straw. That’s what a lot of people think. But there are a lot of disconnects between what we see in movies and what actually happens on the farm. So, we compiled some of...
The History of Sorghum
Sorghum is considered an ancient grain. The earliest known records of sorghum were found at an archaeological dig in northeastern Africa near the Egyptian-Sudanese border and date back to 8000 B.C. Sorghum grows well even in arid climates, which is probably why it spread across Africa....
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