Fourth in a series of five farmer feature profiles distributed by the Kansas Rural Center By Jennifer Kongs Most specialty crop operations in Kansas rely heavily on direct-to-consumer sales. While several farmers are specializing and scaling to provide to institutional…
By Mary Fund Amid all the pointing fingers and outrageous claims and lies surrounding the Kavanaugh Supreme Court appointment and the uptick in shrillness in campaign rhetoric recently, you may have missed the biggest story of the century. On October…
By Mary Fund On October 1, the 2014 federal Farm Bill expired with more of a whimper than a bang. It is not that the expiration is inconsequential, but rather that it was drowned out by the attention given to…
For graziers, the key to increasing revenue stream and profitability is managed grazing. By understanding the ecological processes behind soil health, utilizing effective fencing strategies and developing water systems for livestock, pastures are more productive and support more livestock. And…
Farmers and professionals interested in soil health practices are invited to see one of Kansas’ best at a field day this summer. No-till on the Plains, in partnership with a large group of Kansas conservation organizations is hosting an…
by Mary Fund Who will be the next generation of farmers? This is a question with many answers. But none of the answers are straightforward, simple or ensured. Traditional farm transitions within families are complex and pose more challenges today…
By Tom Parker “I was always told to dream big,” Sheila Corn said as she addressed the workshop crowd in Hutchinson in March. “It was supposed to make me successful, rich, good-looking, and I’d have a happy life. But I…
The Kansas Rural Center (KRC) will host five specialty crop workshops during March to provide information and education necessary for beginning specialty crop growers to establish a successful specialty crop enterprise in Kansas. The workshops will focus on conservation, production…
KRC is once more offering weekly summaries of the Kansas State Legislature’s activities including hearings, bills introduced, testimony, calendars and background analysis. KRC’s policy analyst Paul Johnson will monitor the Legislature and report on critical issues and provide timely information…
By Charity Horinek Part one of a three-part series, highlighting successful specialty crop growers in Southwest Kansas. “Busy as a bee” is an idiom come to life in Kismet, Kansas, where Danny and Suzan Nelson and their family have successfully…
