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The Life of a Kansas Pecan Grower
By Rick McNary on August 30, 2016
Johnny Zwahlen remembers the noise of falling pecans hammering the large kitchen pot he held over his head as a child. “Grandpa had a shaker mounted to the tractor that shook trees so hard the...
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Growing and harvesting green beans
By Rick McNary on August 30, 2016
Warren Sutton grows green beans on his farm for a most extraordinary reason: he and his wife, Eileen, consider it a ministry to give young people a summer job. They want them to learn where their...
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Silent Migration
By Scott Stebner on August 26, 2016
With a whistle around his neck, stock dog by his side and cattle in the distance, the first-generation Kansas rancher opened the gate to the pasture. His sun-soaked eyes never left the herd of 20 or...
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Halloween Brights
By Kansas Living on August 25, 2016
Your kids can create their own Halloween decorations with these cute and simple Halloween votive candles. To ensure this project is kid-safe, use battery-powered LED tea lights found at craft and...
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Karen's Tips
By Karen Hanson on August 24, 2016
FOODS THAT FREEZE BEST Uncooked proteins such as beef, chicken, pork and fish Fresh carrots, root vegetables, zucchini, squash, onions and celery Bread, rice and pasta (cooked or uncooked)...
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Keep Your Spending Plan on Track
By Farm Bureau Financial Services on August 24, 2016
Hosting parties, taking vacations and chasing retail deals are just a few common behaviors that can quickly empty your wallet. After surviving some of the most expensive stretches of the year (e.g...
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Feeding the Future
By John Schlageck on August 24, 2016
For generations, farmers and ranchers in Clark County have carved their livelihoods out of the fertile soil. They produce nourishment for the body and sustenance for the soul. It’s home. Where they’...
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Freezer Meals
By Karen Hanson on August 24, 2016
Fall is here and Kansas families are heading back to school after a lazy summer. If you’re looking for a way to save time while putting healthy, nutritious food on the table, consider freezer meals...
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Soups and Chowders
By Chef Alli on August 24, 2016
It’s fall, y’all! How did we get here so dang fast? I find myself asking that more and more as time buzzes past, but I have to say I’m always thankful for cooler weather to arrive. And, I appreciate...
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Zucchini
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Storage Store freshly picked, unwashed zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. The bag should be3 perforated or loosely tied, not sealed tightly. Do not cut the zucchini...
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