Emily and Kaden Roush - Rural Grocers of the Year
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Emily and Kaden Roush - Rural Grocers of the Year

Emily and Kaden Roush purchased their local grocery store in 2022 to make sure that staple storefront remained available to their community. In celebration of their hard work and effort they have been awarded the 2026 Rural Grocers of the Year!

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A Look at Teck Farms History and Tour
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A Look at Teck Farms History and Tour

Since 2008 Chris and Shawna Tecklenburg have been growing their farm operation within the city limits of Hutchinson, KS. This article gives a recap of their farm tour and information on how they have managed to grow using EQIP programs.

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EQIP Success thru Mentorship
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EQIP Success thru Mentorship

Beginning farmers may greatly benefit from the experience of those who have been in the field a bit longer as they step into planning, design, infrastructure, partnerships and seen funding. Learn about one of these relationships between Rick Mareske and Sandra Machin.

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FSA Program Highlights
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FSA Program Highlights

This article is a reflection of a podcast episode recorded with David Schemm, State Executive Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, to discuss the many programs available through the Farm Service Agency.

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What Food Systems Mean to Us
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What Food Systems Mean to Us

In this Board Member Spotlight, Dr. Debra Bolton discusses her upbringing, current research and what Kansas Rural Center means to her.

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A Message From Tom, Summer 2026
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A Message From Tom, Summer 2026

In this opening article to the Summer 2026 Rural Papers, Tom Buller reflects on KRC’s policy work, food s medicine and farm transition.

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