Feature Stories

11 Delicious Things to Cook in January

Start off the year right with these healthful and hearty recipes

It's January! Although we're all about the anti-resolution, if you've made a promise to yourself to eat better, keep these recipes in mind for healthy and hearty options.

Features & Highlights

January 8, 2019

Becoming a Farmer

How do you start farming and ranching when you have no...

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December 17, 2018

3 Ways Alternative Energy Fuels Kansas Agriculture

Kansas is one of the nation’s leaders in alternative energy...

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November 29, 2018

10 Delicious Things to Cook in December

It's December! We're ready for all things holiday and being cozy...

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November 16, 2018

Kansas Water Technology Farms

Water is an important natural resource essential for survival.

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November 13, 2018

How the Farm Bill Helps Conserve Resources

Chances are if you have a TV, a smartphone, or a radio signal,...

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November 12, 2018

The Story of Peanut Butter

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. Are you a fan?

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November 7, 2018

World Hunger Facts

1. 11.3 percent of the world’s population is hungry.

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November 7, 2018

Kansas Whiskey

“Bartender, pour me a double shot of Red Eye whiskey, an Old-...

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November 7, 2018

Kansas Christmas Gifts

Skip the long lines, crowds and dull gifts this holiday season...

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November 6, 2018

Fighting Against World Hunger

Rick McNary has a gift for telling stories.

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November 6, 2018

Tips for Family Meal Planning Success

I remember the wicker-backed chairs, some of which were torn;...

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November 6, 2018

Goat Cheese is Made in Kansas

For 30 years, Suzanne Bennett, OB/GYN, delivered children.

October 29, 2018

7 Delicious Things to Cook in November

It's November! Halloween is done, Thanksgiving is up next.

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October 3, 2018

10 Delicious Things to Cook in October

It's October! As we welcome cooler temps, we also welcome warmer...

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September 28, 2018

What To Do When You Spot Cattle On the Road

If you’re ever out and see cattle on the road, here are a few...

Farmer, Rancher, Fisherman

September 14, 2018

Soil Health and Our Food

Are you curious about where your food comes from? Do you enjoy...

SNAP

September 13, 2018

Feeding America: The Farm Bill’s Nutrition Programs

The farm bill involves a lot more than farm-related programs. It...

Father and Daughter Baking

August 29, 2018

Homemade Dough and Tea Ring

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August 29, 2018

Fabric Kansas Banner

August 17, 2018

Where to invest money after maxing out your 401(k)

Are you looking for ways to keep building your investment...

August 17, 2018

The Perfect Seat

Each summer weekend, cars line up outside the fenced area just...

August 17, 2018

Keep Your Mind in Mind

These days, we all have a lot on our plates (pun intended).

August 17, 2018

Resiliency & Rabbits

It’s September and you’re in the middle of Kansas.

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August 15, 2018

Waiting on the Rain

August is here and as many prepare to head back to school we are...

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August 15, 2018

How the Farm Bill Affects Your Grocery Bill

Every four to five years, the longstanding farm bill legislation...

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August 13, 2018

Enjoying a 'Taste of Kansas'

It was a hot, breezy evening when I joined approximately 80...

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August 6, 2018

Making the right food choices

If you’re looking for someone to trust about your food choices,...

clean water

July 17, 2018

Are Nitrates in Our Water?

Clean water is something many of us take for granted.

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July 17, 2018

Save Money on Vacation without Sacrificing

Summer on the farm is busy and stressful.

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July 16, 2018

10 Tips to Teach Grandkids Where Food Comes From

Are you looking for fun, educational and outdoorsy ways to spend...

July 12, 2018

Playing Cell Phone Coverage Catch Up

Think about the things you rely on each day.

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July 12, 2018

A Kansas Wine (and Love) Story

Some people fall in love over a bottle of wine; David and...

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July 11, 2018

Tips for Heathy Lunchbox Fare Your Kids Will Eat

As the start of school approaches, now is the time to start...

NAFTA

June 14, 2018

How NAFTA Affects Farmers and Ranchers

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been the...

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June 13, 2018

3 Tips to Survive the Summer Insanity

The kids are out of school, summer sports are in full swing and...

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May 23, 2018

10 Cattle Facts that Will Impress Your Friends

1. Cows are only females.

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May 22, 2018

Life on the farm

My name is Kelsey and I’m excited to write for Kansas Living and...

May 11, 2018

5 financial mistakes to avoid in your 20s and 30s

We promise this isn’t another article blasting the millennial...

producestorage

May 10, 2018

Put Your Produce in its Place

In a scene from a popular movie, the leader of a high-school...

May 10, 2018

Farm to Table in a Castle

Known to her followers on social media as the “Sassy Chef,” Chef...