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Kansas County Farm Bureaus help train, equip and support rural firefighters
By Greg Doering on January 30, 2025
The Big Blue River stretches through farm fields from central Nebraska until just shortly before it empties into the Kansas River east of Manhattan. The river valley carves a meandering path through...
Lettuce growers in Kansas help feed small town
By Sheridan Wimmer on January 30, 2025
Heartland Highway — or if you prefer its proper name, U.S. 36 — stretches across Kansas from the Doniphan County town of Elwood on the Missouri River to Cheyenne County’s St. Francis near the...
Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine offers timeless beauty and tribute to history
By Sheridan Wimmer on January 30, 2025
A short walk from the gravel parking lot, green garden gates greet you as you approach Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine, a Sumner County town south of Wichita. Walking through the gates, you’ll...
Why Homeowners Insurance Is Going Up — and What You Can Do About it
By Farm Bureau Financial Services on January 30, 2025
What's Behind Increases in Homeowners Insurance? Homeowners insurance rates are climbing for a few reasons. Homebuilding materials are getting more expensive. The price of wood, roofing and other...
9 Ways to Conquer Meal Prep
By Kansas Living on January 22, 2025
Dive into these fantastic recipes that will make meal prep a breeze! 1. Dutch Oven Chicken Stew A hearty and comforting stew that's perfect for freezing. Just reheat and enjoy a warm, home-cooked...
Snow Appreciation on the Ranch
By Brandi Buzzard on January 20, 2025
My friend Emily Reuschel is a podcaster and speaker who shared this thought recently on her social media: “If you choose not to find joy in the snow … you will have a lot less joy in your life,...
Kansas County Farm Bureau Delivers Donations to North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
By Sheridan Wimmer on January 17, 2025
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene left mass destruction and claimed more than 200 lives in southeastern U.S. states — 104 of them in North Carolina. Helene was the deadliest hurricane since...
