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!
Caring for the Land: Neibling Farms
Brett Neibling didn’t take the traditional path to agriculture. After graduating from Kansas State University, Brett planned to attend graduate school and become a college professor. But he soon realized grad school wasn’t for him. He worked in Kansas City and St. Joseph and soon...
The Plant Doctor Is In: Meet Jeremy Olson
There’s more to farming than just planting seeds and harvesting crops. Some people specialize in making highly scientific decisions between planting and harvest season to help crops thrive.
A Kansas Cattle Rancher Shares Straight Talk on Animal Agriculture
Are you curious about meat alternatives and whether cow flatulence is to blame for climate change? Do you wish you could have a heart-to-heart with a mom who lives and breathes agriculture about what she feeds her child? Meet Brandi Buzzard Frobose, a Kansas cowgirl who raises beef cattle...
The Good Life: Pig Farming in Kansas
When you’re coming up in the world, the guidance of a mentor can be incredibly helpful. Patient, sound advice can not only build your expertise, but also shape your trajectory. Craig and Amy Good had that kind of support from a village of mentors: Craig’s parents, Don and Jane; Amy’s...
Hildebrand Farms: A Passion for Dairy
Hildebrand Farms has been a staple in Junction City since 1930, when Arnold Hildebrand got a permit to sell milk in the area. Today, Melissa Hildebrand Reed is the fourth generation to work the farm, which is owned by her father, her uncle and their wives. “We’re a family run and...
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....
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.
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!
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...
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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