Shelby Varner
Mobile Garden Bus Provides Plants and Knowledge to Kansans
By Shelby Varner on April 21, 2023
What once was a normal yellow school bus is now a florally painted Plant Bus. Renata Goossen, owner of Renata’s Garden in Butler County, uses her green thumb and love of plants to offer a mobile...
Kidding Goats is No Joke in Cold Snap
By Shelby Varner on January 19, 2023
“You’ve got to be kidding me!” That was my initial reaction when I saw the predicted forecast for winter break. As a college student at Kansas State University, I love going home and seeing my family...
Cultivating Sustainable Soil and Minds
By Shelby Varner on November 15, 2022
Did you know less than 2 percent of the population is involved in growing food and fiber? That’s not very many people doing a whole lot of work! This means the land that’s farmed by this small group...
Farmers Market is a Community Event in Kansas Town
By Shelby Varner on September 13, 2022
Live music, vendors, food demonstrations, food trucks and a kid’s corner are things people can find in Phillipsburg on the second Tuesday of each month through October at the new Phillips County...
Kansas School District Makes Agriculture a Community Effort
By Shelby Varner on August 31, 2022
“Why can’t we do that?” seems to be the motto of USD 250 Bluestem School District superintendent, Joel Lovesee. He’s served the school district for 14 years and led as superintendent for nine. With...
