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14 Springy Things to Cook in April

Prepare for warmer temps and Easter with these recipes

It's April! Time for spring flowers to bloom, birds to sing and Easter with friends and family. Try these recipes this month. 

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Features & Highlights

Jacquelyne Leffer with cattle
March 11, 2019

Prime Performance on the Farm

Jacquelyne Leffler of rural Americus had no desire to continue...
at home science experiments
March 11, 2019

Fun At-Home Science Experiments

Science fun doesn't just have to happen at school. 
March 1, 2019

16 Delicious Things to Cook in March

It's March! We've got our green on, so no pinching.
Marmaton Valley High School
February 20, 2019

Aquaponics at Marmaton Valley High School

These high school students took an idea for aquaponics and built...
February 5, 2019

14 Delicious Things to Cook in February

It's February! The month of Groundhog Day, the Super Bowl,...
January 31, 2019

How to Be Smart with Your Tax Refund

In 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported 111 million...
January 31, 2019

A School for Kids Who Love Chores

EDITOR’S NOTE: Many of us don’t have daily interactions with...
January 31, 2019

Growing Lettuce in Kansas

Take an eight-mile detour off Interstate 70 north of Grinnell...
January 31, 2019

Towing Flo

Vintage-camper owners often name their campers, and those at the...
January 31, 2019

Stone Barn Farm and Log Cabins

Just outside of Dexter, population 300, there’s an old stone...
January 31, 2019

Horses that Help

Often, all it takes is one. One moment can change a life forever...
January 16, 2019

Camping In Kansas

Camping is all about getting out into the great, wide open.
January 14, 2019

11 Delicious Things to Cook in January

It's January!
January 8, 2019

Becoming a Farmer

How do you start farming and ranching when you have no...
wind turbine in sunflower field
December 17, 2018

3 Ways Alternative Energy Fuels Kansas Agriculture

Kansas is one of the nation’s leaders in alternative energy...
dec.recipes
November 29, 2018

10 Delicious Things to Cook in December

It's December! We're ready for all things holiday and being cozy...
watertechnologyfarm
November 16, 2018

Kansas Water Technology Farms

Water is an important natural resource essential for survival.
farmbill_conservation
November 13, 2018

How the Farm Bill Helps Conserve Resources

Chances are if you have a TV, a smartphone, or a radio signal,...
peanutbutter
November 12, 2018

The Story of Peanut Butter

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. Are you a fan?
worldhunger_hands
November 7, 2018

World Hunger Facts

1.   11.3 percent of the world’s population is hungry.
boothilldistillery
November 7, 2018

Kansas Whiskey

“Bartender, pour me a double shot of Red Eye whiskey, an Old-...
flokboxes
November 7, 2018

Kansas Christmas Gifts

Skip the long lines, crowds and dull gifts this holiday season...
worldhunger_maria
November 6, 2018

Fighting Against World Hunger

Rick McNary has a gift for telling stories.
familydinner
November 6, 2018

Tips for Family Meal Planning Success

I remember the wicker-backed chairs, some of which were torn;...
holy_goats
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.
octoberrecipes
October 3, 2018

10 Delicious Things to Cook in October

It's October! As we welcome cooler temps, we also welcome warmer...
Cattle Near Road
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
State Banner 3
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.
dry ground
August 15, 2018

Waiting on the Rain

August is here and as many prepare to head back to school we are...
vegetables in grocery store
August 15, 2018

How the Farm Bill Affects Your Grocery Bill

Every four to five years, the longstanding farm bill legislation...
Taste of Kansas sign
August 13, 2018

Enjoying a 'Taste of Kansas'

It was a hot, breezy evening when I joined approximately 80...
buying food at the grocery store
August 6, 2018

Making the right food choices

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