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11 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Sticking to a budget can be tricky when it comes to grocery shopping.  The moment we enter the grocery store, we are tempted with food displays, distracted by sale signs and enticed by impulse buys. 

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Features & Highlights

Kitchen Utensils Drawer
July 29, 2021

Staying Safe in the Kitchen

Accidents are bound to happen in the kitchen.
Honey Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto
July 29, 2021

10 Just Peachy Recipes

Peaches aren't just a southern thing--enjoy summer with 10...
Lighthouse Goat
July 27, 2021

Kansas Care Facility Brings Memories of Farm Life

Moving to a nursing home or care facility isn’t something we...
July 22, 2021

Purple on the Prairie

“Lavender latte, please.”
July 21, 2021

The Melodies, (or is it Maladies), of Summer on Cattle Farms and Ranches

Summer is the season of having fun – barbecues, pool parties,...
Boy with Dog
July 13, 2021

Not a Typical Ranch

Ranching looks a bit different at the Lakemary Center in Paola.
June 30, 2021

10 Hot Dog Recipes

July is National Hot Dog Month – and we’ve got 10 recipes for...
June 29, 2021

Rain Makes Grass, Healthy Cattle and Jolly Ranchers

Our ranch is in what I call the “Ozarks of Kansas,” where we...
Cows Eating
June 28, 2021

Cows: The Original Upcyclers

Upcycling: to process used goods or waste material to produce...
Cow and Calf
June 10, 2021

Fun Facts About US Beef Sustainability

Cows go beyond beef 
May 26, 2021

10 Camping Recipes

June is National Camping  Month – and we’ve got 10 recipes to...
Man Pouring Oil in Hot Pan
May 26, 2021

Cooking with the Right Oil

Did you know the oils you choose to cook with can make or break...
Cooking Oils Lined Up
May 26, 2021

A Guide to Cooking Oils

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 
Oil in Pantry
May 26, 2021

5 Tips for Storing Cooking Oil

Properly storing your cooking oil is the first step to cooking...
Family Pizza Night
May 26, 2021

12 Tips For Pizza Night at Home 

Is there any family in America who doesn’t enjoy pizza night? I...
May 17, 2021

What Do Cows Have to Do with Food Waste?

Food waste is a significant problem in the United States, and...
Steak in Cast Iron Skillet
May 10, 2021

How to Cook Steak in a Cast Iron Skillet

Thank goodness there’s more than one way to cook a good steak.
Wellsville elementary students learn about soybeans through KFB's ag kits
May 10, 2021

Accurate ag kits provided to Kansas schools

Normally many county Farm Bureaus make it a point to share...
Girl With Piggy Bank
May 5, 2021

What is Generational Wealth and How Can I Build It?

There are many steps you can take to start building generational...
Beef in Grocery Store
May 5, 2021

Beef Up Your Diet

Warmer months mean warming up our grills.
Heritage Meats Signage
May 5, 2021

Leoti Meat Locker Steadies Through Pandemic

"We couldn't keep up with the demand"
Fresh Produce
May 5, 2021

Addressing Food Insecurity in Kansas

“When you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a...
Haffner Family
May 5, 2021

Harvest Chasers

For most farmers, harvest marks the end of a journey of planning...
Bees on Purple Flowers
May 5, 2021

Pollinators on the Plains

Gray and white wooden boxes shroud tens of thousands of...
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April 26, 2021

Growing Entrepreneurs From the Vine

Editor's note: This article originally appeared in August 2019...
Steer in Feedlot
April 26, 2021

A Day in the Life of a Feedlot Steer

Did you know most of the beef you see in the grocery store...
Red, White and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli
April 23, 2021

14 Mouth-Watering Hamburger Recipes

May is hamburger month – and we’ve got 14 recipes to help you...
Prescribed burning in Kansas
April 22, 2021

Burning Pasturelands – A Prescription for Healthy Grass

If you’ve lived in Kansas during spring, you’ve likely smelled...
CT Taylor and son
April 20, 2021

From Homeless to Helpful

C.T. Taylor had no plans to become a farmer until his small...
Man with Family in Hospital
April 19, 2021

10 Benefits of Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans

Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans are entering their second yea
Improving Mental Health
April 16, 2021

Ways to Deal with Depression and Anxiety

We talk a lot about our physical health.
Man Running With Songs
April 16, 2021

15 Songs to Add to Your Workout Playlist

Do you need some epic additions to your workout playlist? Check...
maple-pecan-bread-pudding
March 29, 2021

15 Pecan Recipes

No April Fool's here! Enjoy these delicious recipes that...
March 29, 2021

Growing trust in agriculture

The work of growing food in 2020 didn’t change, but just about...
Bruce's Bullseye building
March 25, 2021

Building kitchens to build businesses

Have you wanted to start your own business but don’t know what...
March 18, 2021

Predicting New Arrival Dates on the Ranch

A few months ago, the work on our ranch was focused on breeding...
girl watering plant
March 17, 2021

10 Ways You Can Become a Friend of Farmers

The award I received from Kansas Farm Bureau for being a "Friend...
February 26, 2021

15 Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Magical, green, Irish recipes.
February 25, 2021

5 Chicks and a Hen

Marriages are full of compromise, but seldom is a goat the most...
Happy Woman Exercising
February 22, 2021

Exercise for Your Mental Health

It’s no secret that exercise is beneficial for our health—both...