The Folks Behind Your Food
Here in Kansas, you probably don’t have to shake your family tree too hard before a farmer falls out. Today’s farmers mesh traditional values with college degrees and high-tech tools. Meet the soccer moms and mini-van-driving dads of 21st century Kansas ag, and find out what “locally grown” really means, from the people who know best. Get the scoop on why they farm, why they farm the way they do, and why they’re so proud of it!
What the Larson Family Loves About Ranching
Kyla and Brady Larson are raising their kids and a herd of cattle alongside Brady's parents, Becky and Dan. At Larson Angus Ranch, located in Sharon Springs in western Kansas, they focus on raising beef cattle with top-end genetics to produce high-quality, delicious meat. They started...
Nicole Harrison Shares Her Passion for Farming
Nicole Harrison raises pigs, corn, soybeans and wheat on her family farm in Onaga. Nicole was kind enough to take time out of her busy farm life to share her background and passion for agriculture. Here's what she had to say.
Farming in the Winter
Despite cold temperatures, wintertime is often no different for farmers from any other time of year. There are always chores to be done on the farm!
Q&A with Longford Farmer Hayden Heigele
Hayden Heigele grows corn, wheat, soybeans, sorghum and hay on his family farm in Longford. Learn about Hayden's background and passion for agriculture in our Q&A.
Kansas Black Farmers Association Advances Ag Opportunities for People of Color
In northwest Kansas sits a tiny town with a population of 14. Despite its small size, the town has big ambitions: to educate and advocate for Black farmers across the state.
How Farmers Prepare for Extreme Weather
Ever wonder how farmers protect crops from snowstorms or where cows go during heatwaves? Find out how farmers prepare for all kinds of extreme weather!
Veteran-Owned Route Step Farm Marches to the Beat of Own Drum
Having grown up on a small farm, Gail Wege was no stranger to hard work. This turned out to be great preparation for her 20 years with the U.S. Army serving in human resources. After retiring as lieutenant colonel, Gail wanted to get back to her farming roots and share some life lessons...
One of the Happiest Farm Dogs in Kansas
What's it like to be a farm dog? Meet Magnum. This pooch loves going four-wheeling and splashing in mud puddles on his Kansas farm.
Surprises, Blessings and Animals Abound at OAT Livestock
Amanda and Oran Taylor started OAT Livestock, a cow-calf operation that has grown to include donkeys, dogs, sheep and goats in Kansas.
Ag Academy Provides Fascinating Learning Opportunity for Adults
Want to learn more about agriculture? Apply to join Kansas Farm Bureau’s Ag Academy!
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