This series brings together Federation members, staff, and partners, including Braiding Seeds Fellowship and Soul Fire Farm, to share practical examples, lessons learned, and proven strategies for cooperative problem solving.

Limited on space, but want to support pollinators? Learn about ways in which a small native garden can be a quality habitat for invertebrates. Space does not have to be a limiting factor in your ability to help partake in conservation. Join Stefanie Steele and Raven Larcom to explore what a small habitat can look like and the steps people can take to build their own miniature pollinator haven. Stay after the presentation for a Q&A session joined by Kaitlin Haase and Giovanni Di Franco with other interested attendees.

Visit a suburban homestead to view various systems for utilizing rainwater in a home scale productive system, including ponds, swales and container systems. Topics include sizing systems, sourcing materials, appropriate plants to match and where to find resources.

Event is outdoors and is rain or shine - please dress appropriately so you can catch the system in action.

Join the Southwest Monarch Study (SWMS) and the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) for this free upcoming webinar to learn about the latest in monarch
butterfly monitoring and how you can get involved in this important community science program.

During this session, participants will:

• Learn how cooperative businesses work
• Explore examples of successful rural cooperatives
• Understand how cooperatives can address local economic challenges
• Learn how the Homegrown Prosperity program can support groups interested in developing a cooperative

Join The Food Circle and shop with more than 30 KC Food Circle farmers who pledge to meet high standards for growing plants and mushrooms, beekeeping and raising animals.

Attendees can talk directly with farmers as they sign up for weekly farm shares, buy transplants for their gardens, and get the freshest early spring products our region has to offer!

Shop Kansas Farms is excited to host the next Market of Farms in Douglas County on March 28. Do you grow fresh produce, make salsas, jams, soaps, or produce other specialty farm products? Showcase your hard work and connect directly with consumers by registering for a booth as a vendor.

Food is Medicine is a growing effort to unite healthcare and community partners around the power of food to improve health, reduce hunger, and strengthen local economies. Please join Hunger Free Kansas, in collaboration with the Sunflower Foundation and the Kansas Food Action Network (KFAN), for a 10-part virtual learning series examining Food is Medicine and how these models and services are taking shape across our state and the country.

Register today for the next webinar in the 10-part virtual learning series on Food is Medicine

Fire has shaped our landscapes for centuries—with both beneficial and destructive outcomes. This program explores fire as a management tool, covering prescribed burning, wildfire risk reduction, and practical steps homeowners can take to live more safely with fire. Participants will gain a better understanding of when fire helps, when it threatens, and how thoughtful planning can protect people, property, and ecosystems. Registration is free!

This event will feature an educational component designed to help farmers and food businesses prepare wholesale opportunities. Topics will include what buyers are looking for, how to navigate wholesale requirements, and tips for building long-term business relationships. Whether you’re a producer curious about entering wholesale markets or an experienced grower looking to expand your reach, this event will provide valuable tools and insights. Cost is $30.

The workshop will start with registration at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting kicking off at 9:30 a.m. Topic titles include We Grow Soil, It’s All About Water, Livin’ on the Edge, What Bugs Me; all from the Ground Up. This workshop will explore what it takes to grow soil, rebuild the water cycle, what happens above the ground, building ecosystems and managing for biodiversity on the farm. These components will result in better grass, improve range health which all results in enhanced grazing on the ranch.

The workshop will start with registration at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting kicking off at 9:30 a.m. Topic titles include We Grow Soil, It’s All About Water, Livin’ on the Edge, What Bugs Me; all from the Ground Up. This workshop will explore what it takes to grow soil, rebuild the water cycle, what happens above the ground, building ecosystems and managing for biodiversity on the farm. These components will result in better grass, improve range health which all results in enhanced grazing on the ranch.

Register for the Urban Ag Mini-Conference as we are approaching our deadline to give meal count to our chef! The $75 registration fee includes lunch, snacks, and all materials for the day.

Topics include: Economics of Veggie Production, Greenhouse and High Tunnel Considerations, Intro to Bee Keeping, Livestock Integration on smaller acreage, and more!

This event is for connecting with food supply chain leaders to grow your business and strengthen regional resilient local food sourcing. Perfect for farmers, food industry pros, and community leaders seeking connections, education, & inspiration.

Friends of the Kaw Announces the Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2026! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival was started by the watershed advocacy group, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), in 2003. This Festival benefits Friends of the Kaw, all proceeds from the event will benefit Friends of the Kaw and the Kansas Riverkeeper Program.

Take a closer look at what federal law says about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to farm property, including fields, homes, and other non-public areas. Farm Commons will go beyond the simple directive that ICE can’t enter non-public areas by putting the law in context of the open fields doctrine and regulatory limitations. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of what options are available when officers arrive, where legal uncertainties currently stand, and opportunities to hold government accountable if there is an overreach.

This upcoming FREE training is facilitated by the Online Restaurant Academy for those food businesses who are preparing for the World Cup.

There will be two sessions available on Monday, February 16th from 9:30am to 11:00am and from 3:30pm to 5:00pm via Zoom. We can have up to 100 participants per session, and there will be a breakout space for Spanish speaking participants that includes a translator.

Please save the date for Kansas Rural Center's Annual Food and Farm Conference.

This February 14th, 2026, our conference will be held at the Spring Hill Suites in Lawrence, Kansas.

We are currently in full swing of planning and want to share with you that we are carving out time in the morning for our conference goers to attend the famous Kaw Valley Seed Fair before returning for a full day of programming focused on uplifting our farms and food systems!

This is a great place to meet people devoted to sustainability and biodiversity in our Kaw Valley region.

Please bring your saved seeds or packaged seeds to share at our exchange tables. We typically have envelopes available but bringing your own is a great idea. If you do not have seeds to share, make a donation to our Venmo @KVSF-Green. Sharing is exactly what makes this event a great success every year.

Special note* KRC is offering free registration to the KRC Food and Farm Conference for LSF volunteers and venders. We understand they may not be able to attend the full day of the conference but would still like to attend what they can. Please reach out to KRC’s info email to take advantage of this offer. .

This program will provide an overview of the current farm financial situation and explore strategies to manage expenses, monitor markets for pricing opportunities, and make the most of safety nets programs like crop insurance and government commodity programs.

Specialists will also discuss trends in Kansas land values, tools for managing farm stress, and considerations for retirement or transitioning the farm to the next generation.

This program will provide an overview of the current farm financial situation and explore strategies to manage expenses, monitor markets for pricing opportunities, and make the most of safety nets programs like crop insurance and government commodity programs.

Specialists will also discuss trends in Kansas land values, tools for managing farm stress, and considerations for retirement or transitioning the farm to the next generation.

This program will provide an overview of the current farm financial situation and explore strategies to manage expenses, monitor markets for pricing opportunities, and make the most of safety nets programs like crop insurance and government commodity programs.

Specialists will also discuss trends in Kansas land values, tools for managing farm stress, and considerations for retirement or transitioning the farm to the next generation.