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!

  • Kyle and Michael stan by a drive unit, which moves the sprinkler system in circle around a field.

    Irrigation: How Kansas Farmers Conserve Water

    Running a farm is tough work with many decisions to be made and jobs to juggle. One important piece of the puzzle is watering crops properly. Too much water will drown the seeds. Too little will stunt growth. To deliver just the right amount, farmers often turn to irrigation systems....

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  • Child at computer for virtual farm tours

    Virtual Farm Tours, Activities and Lesson Plans

    What is life on a farm like? Explore this fascinating world with your students through these educational resources.

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  • Caitlin Henderson Family 2

    One Woman’s Story of Faith, Farming and Family in Kansas

    Relationships are hard. Throw in the demands of farm life and they can be even harder. But loving the farm is just as important as loving your spouse!

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  • RemeBees beekeeping

    Life Is Sweet at RemeBees

    Starting your own business can be incredibly challenging. Starting it with your spouse? “Couples go into business and they end up getting divorced,” said Deon Toy. “Stop!” Deon’s wife Angela called, laughing in the background. There’s a lot of give-and-take when you’re talking with...

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  • Kansas Agritourism Ad Astra Alpacas

    Agritourism in Kansas

    What is life on a farm like? Find out firsthand with these amazing Kansas trips that will let you explore the world of agriculture.

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  • Farmer handling soil

    How Farmers Care for Soil

    Soil health sounds like a topic for experts. And it is! There’s a lot of science behind making sure the soil on farmland is healthy. Soil health is also important to the average person, even if we don’t realize it. The world’s population is projected to reach 9.8 billion people by 2050...

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  • Cardinal Creek Farm

    Experience a Nostalgic Christmas at Cardinal Creek Farm

    Some say Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It certainly feels like the busiest. But in Leon, just east of Wichita, there’s a place where families can slow down and enjoy a magical and memorable Christmas experience together — Cardinal Creek Farm. 

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  • Graves Family selfie - Graves Land and Cattle

    A Life of Purpose in Southeast Kansas

    “A life with a purpose is a life worth living.” Frances Graves loves this quote. It’s a guiding principle for the Kansas mother, wife and farmer. “This is very meaningful to me in every aspect of our lives — both as a motivation for why we left the city for the farm, and how we think...

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  • Veterans at the SAVE Farm in Manhattan learning to grow grapes

    SAVE-ing Veterans’ Lives

    “This saved my life.” Gary LaGrange hears that a lot at the Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education farm — fittingly called the “SAVE Farm” for short. The SAVE Farm provides a healing environment where veterans learn the ropes of farming to prepare for a career in agriculture. The...

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  • Kevin Holle Kansas farmer in combine

    Weathering the Storm

    Kevin Holle has a mission: To enable present and future generations to live and prosper in Rawlins county. “That’s what I live for,” he said. “I’ve always tried to plan for the future generations.”

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