Weekly Planner

Farm to table isn’t just a trend for hot restaurants (although we do love sitting down to a delectable, seasonal dinner prepared by someone else!). You can go farm to table with your food at home. (That’s what we’re all about!)

Whether you’re an avid meal planner or just need a few ideas to spice up your recipe collection, we’ve created a daily meal theme to help ease a little stress and get you in touch with the folks behind your food.

Each day highlights a different recipe, a Kansas farmer behind a key ingredient, and even an overview of food-related topics.

Here’s our take on bringing the farm to your dinner table, day by day: 

Monday: Simple Start

• Meet the Meier family who own and operate Meier Dairy near Palmer.  Duane is a third generation dairy farmer who has milked cows on the family's farm his entire life.  
• This simple, but fancy, grilled cheese will make all your family members happy! 
• We know people have questions about hormones in dairy products.  Learn what you need to know here.

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday

• Michael and Christy Springer stay busy around the farm and raising their boys.  Connecting their community to their farm is very important to them.  Learn more about Springer Family Foods.  
• We have the perfect Taco Tuesday easy-to-make recipe with a Latin twist.   
• Food safety may not sound very exciting, however we all know how important it is.  As you cook tacos this week, learn the ways countless people, including farmers, are working to keep you healthy.

Wednesday: Wheat Wednesday

• Jim Sipes is the fifth generation to continue his family's farm legacy.  They grow 12,000 acres of wheat and grain sorghum.  Meet their family here.  
• Check out this healthy homemade bread recipe.  The ingredients are easy-to-find and budget-friendly.
• Get up close and personal with a common, but often overlooked, kitchen staple - flour!  From the different types of wheat to flour production, you'll learn what the different types of flour are.  

Thursday: Try Something New

• Being first generation farmers presents a unique set of challenges, but Geoff and Jenny Burgess love the life they live and where they live it - Kansas.  Learn more about their 4,000-mile love story here.
• This zesty salad has a refreshing kick to spice up your typical Thursday night supper. 
• As American consumers, we're blessed with the opportunity to make choices - from the grocery store all the way to the fuel pump.  Try something new this week and learn about the benefits of using Ethanol at the pump.   

Friday: Easy Family Night

• The Pendletons love their customers and their customers love knowing who their farmer is.  The Lawrence couple loves to farm together.  
• Whether you want to use up leftovers without boring your taste buds, or need an easy dish any time of the year, you'll love this quick quesadilla recipe. 
• Did you know that up to 40 percent of the food in the U.S. is wasted?  What can you do to reduce food waste in your home?  We've got a few ideas here.  

Saturday: Hit the Grill

• Both Nicole and Randy Small grew up in farming families and are proud of the fact that the land they work now was once farmed by their grandparents.  They can't imagine any other lifestyle.  Learn why when you read their story.
• Ribeyes, mushrooms and blue cheese are the perfect combination for a mouth-watering and oh-so-memorable meal.  
• Looking for the perfect Ribeye to use?  Your local farmer's market might just be the place.  Take a closer look at farmers markets to learn more.  

Sunday: Relax and Recharge

• Clint and Amy France strive to be better farmers, not bigger farmers.  And whether working or playing, they love to do it as a family.  Take a look into their lives in Western Kansas.  
• This Sunday enjoy a meal around the table with your family.  This breakfast classic combines our favorite Kansas flavors to make a meal your family won't forget.  
• More than just the France family are doing their part to farm better and smarter.   Check out the cool ways Randy Small is doing his part.  

We hope our food planner takes some stress out of your weekly planning and helps you and your family make a deeper connection with your food and the people behind it.