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!
How bad are data centers?
Jackie Augustine discusses her thoughts on what might make a data center development acceptable.
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.
The Stress Farmers Carry: Three Nature-Based Ways to Heal
Shannon Gorres reflects on growing up with farming and farmers close to her heart and the work she does to maintain their well-being through nature therapy.
Farm Accounting and Recordkeeping Applications
Take a look at the many accounting programs with KRC’s Director of Operations, Ryan Goertzen-Regier, as he reviews the most popular options and their pro’s and con’s.
Working With What You Have - Colton Lohse’s Farm Story
Farmer, Colton Lohse, reflects on diversifying his operation to be cash positive on small acreage while nurturing a relationship with a landowner interested in sustainable practices.
Commodity Classic 2026 Reflects Growth andOpportunity in Agriculture
KRC Farm Business Navigator, Leslie Montee gives a recap of the 2026 Commodity Classic and the representation of farmer well-being, and innovative farm enterprises alongside more traditional commodity-focused discussions.
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.
2023 Accomplishments and What to Look Forward To
Kansas Rural Center staff share their accomplishments of 2023 and give insight into what they’re looking forward to next year.
Support Paul’s Work with Kansas Rural Center
The Kansas Rural Center’s mission is to promote the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education and advocacy that advance an economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially just food and farming system. The three tools at the heart of KRC’s mission are research, education, and advocacy. Perhaps no piece of our work more perfectly ties those three tools together than the efforts of our Policy Analyst, Paul Johnson.
Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops: A Brief History
Enjoy this look back at the start of the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops. Kansas Rural Center has been a proud supporter of this from its inception and enjoys seeing Kerri Ebert’s continued work.
Urban Agriculture in Fayetteville Arkansas
Ryan Goertzen-Regier discusses his recent urban ag tour in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Farm Beginnings Training
The Kansas Rural Center is excited to address that need and is happy to announce that enrollment is open for our very first “Farm Beginnings” training, which will run for eight weeks from January 15 – March 10.
Insights from Pipeline Foods’ Bankruptcy: Lessons for the Future
A Look at Our Podcast Chat with Carey Gillam
In advance of the Kansas Common Ground screenings, Carey Gillam chats with Charlotte about her journey from ag reporter at Reuters to investigative journalist exposing secrets in the agriculture industry.
Civic Engagement for Healthy Communities
If you’re interested in running for office, there are a few key points that you might want to know before throwing your hat in the ring. You don’t have to know everything and everyone to run for office and make a difference.
What’s New at Kansas Rural Center
The USDA has organized regional food business centers across the United States, and the Heartland Center will work across Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and a designated tribal corridor…
Permanently Protecting Land in Kansas
To date, KLT has conserved more than 40,000 acres in 22 counties, across 80 properties in Kansas, with more than 1,300 of those acres being open to the public. The Kansas Land Trust is one of thousands of land trusts across the U.S. and one of a handful in the state of Kansas.
Urban and Suburban Native Yards
A friend recently was reported to the city by her neighbor for not complying with the 12-inch rule on grass. The front yard was mowed, but the back/side yard was “messy” and tall. She had bought a prairie seed mix and successfully cultivated it. A city official agreed that not only were they glad she had installed her native mix, but she could keep her newly installed prairie if she made it look like it was “on purpose”.
Grace Heritage Farm
Today, Grace Heritage Dairy provides raw milk and handmade goat cheese from the farm. Kansas laws require we sell raw products directly off of the farm as opposed to providing meet-up or delivery options, which has provided challenges of its own.