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!
Scott Gigstad: Farming with Faith
Scott Gigstad returned to his family’s Atchison County farm when circumstance, generational roots and an appreciation for farming called him home.
City Meets Country on the Heim Family Dairy Farm
Jennifer Heim and her family keep busy on their dairy farm in Easton, where they produce milk from Holstein and Jersey dairy cattle. They also raise Angus crossbred cattle for beef, grow corn and soybeans, and produce hay for their animals. We caught up with Jennifer in a few spare...
Faith and Love of Cattle Drive Roth Farm and Ranch
Cami Roth grew up on her family's farm in Sterling, where they run a cow-calf operation and grow wheat, corn, sorghum, soybeans and alfalfa. From a young age, Cami had a passion for livestock and farming. She shared what she loves about farming and how it connects her to her faith.
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...
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