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!

  • Brandi Buzzard Frobose Kansas Rancher

    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...

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  • Good Farms: Kansas Pig Farmers

    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...

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  • Melissa Hildebrand Reed of Hildebrand Farms Dairy

    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...

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  • 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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