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Projects of the Kansas Rural Center

The Kansas Rural Center, Inc. (KRC) is a non-profit organization that promotes the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education, and advocacy.
The KRC cultivates grassroots support for public policies that encourage family farming and stewardship of soil and water. The KRC is committed to economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially sustainable rural culture.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

July 29-30 Stream Assessment Workshop
Held in Lyon County,
Registration limited to 20 people

Monday, August 9 -
Grazing Management Telecall
Beginning at 7:30 PM Central Time

Wednesday, August 11 -
2010 KELP Environmental Conflict Negotiation Workshop in Newton,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethel College

Tuesday-Thursday, August 17-19 -
Tallgrass Range School
At White Memorial Camp near Council Grove

Wednesday, August 25 -
Free High Tunnel Webinar
Noon - 1:00 PM Central Time

To learn about these
and other upcoming events,
go to our Calendar web page.

WHAT'S NEW

Read the April-June issue of
the KRC Rural Papers

The meat of the matter: Growing farm profits means cultivating business model

USDA Moves to Restore Competitive Markets and Contract Fairness in Livestock and Poultry Markets

Kansas Rural Center, Kansas Department of Commerce to host agriculture marketing workshops

Rules, Regulations and Resources for Farmers Markets in Kansas
- Updated May 2010

Farmers Urged to Talk Over Options for Expiring CRP Ground

Proper Management of Riparian Areas Provides Multiple Functions

Read the Clean Water Farm Profile
of Darrin Unruh

Kansas Rural Center EQIP Organic Initiative: Information and Resources

NSAC Releases "Farmers' Guide to the New Conservation Stewardship Program"