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Marmaton Valley High School

Aquaponics at Marmaton Valley High School

These high school students took an idea for aquaponics and built a fully functioning operation in their greenhouse.

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Features & Highlights

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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...
lunch box
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...
summer tips
June 13, 2018

3 Tips to Survive the Summer Insanity

The kids are out of school, summer sports are in full swing and...
cow in pasture grass
May 23, 2018

10 Cattle Facts that Will Impress Your Friends

1. Cows are only females.
cow in pasture grass
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...
flags of NAFTA countries
May 7, 2018

3 Reasons NAFTA Matters to All of US

Chances are, you’ve heard something about the North American...
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May 1, 2018

Why you should join Kansas Farm Bureau

I grew up to be the kind of adult I made fun of when I was a kid...
April 17, 2018

Kansas Agriculture’s Role in International Trade

Ranked seventh in the nation for agricultural

April 16, 2018

Community Involvement...

No matter the season, the community, or the event, county Farm...
dry ground
March 19, 2018

How does weather affect our food?

Planning an outside event can be stressful, and the main culprit...
March 5, 2018

Growing Popcorn

Imagine growing 10,000 pounds of popcorn knowing you had...
February 12, 2018

Prescribed Burning in the Flint Hills of Kansas

Experiencing the Flint Hills during the months of prescribed...
February 12, 2018

Your Guide to Kansas Breweries

Do you need a new adventure for your bucket list? May we suggest...
February 12, 2018

Kansas Breweries

Around the State Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant 417 SW...
February 6, 2018

5 times you should (not) pay with your credit card

There’s no doubt using credit cards makes life easier.
February 6, 2018

Sorghum: The Up-And-Coming Food Product

Earl Roemer’s office is simple. Nothing fancy adorns the walls.
pheasanthunt
February 6, 2018

Hunting with Heroes

On the opening weekend of pheasant season, veterans from across...
brunch
February 6, 2018

Easy Easter Brunch Menu

If you're gathering the clan for an Easter celebration, why not...
February 6, 2018

Cultivate Kansas City

Food is a source of nourishment, but more than that, it’s a way...
January 31, 2018

Assessing the Risk (of GMOs)

Some people are terrified of GMOs. Others are wholehearted...
Science of GMOs
January 30, 2018

The Science of GMOs

I have a history of avoiding GMO conversations. It’s not the...
Food Labeling
January 17, 2018

Antibiotic, GMO and Hormone Food Labels Explained

The holiday feasts are behind us. New Year’s resolutions have...
beer
January 12, 2018

Quiz: Craft Beer

Your preferences say a lot about you and we want to know what...
craft beer ingredients
January 11, 2018

How Craft Beer is Made

If you’re like me, there’s nothing better than popping open my...
questions about eating healthy
January 2, 2018

How to eat healthy

These days, I consider it nothing short of a minor miracle when...
December 18, 2017

The Art of Home Brewing

Have you ever wanted to brew your own beer at home?
December 14, 2017

What is sustainable agriculture?

Many people question the definition of "sustainable." What does...
December 13, 2017

How do farmers care for cattle in the winter?

Nestled in the hills of the Saline River Valley, the Berndt...
December 13, 2017

Holiday decorating ideas

For some, holiday decorating involves more than just putting up...
December 13, 2017

12 holiday health tips

On the first day of Christmas, your true love (that’s us, right...
December 13, 2017

Quiz: Santa's Reindeer

Tell us your holiday preferences and we'll tell you what...
November 16, 2017

Quiz: Thanksgiving

Tell us about your Thanksgiving day and we'll give you the pie...
Bee Hive
November 14, 2017

Pollinator Power

You may not think twice about that bumble bee catching a midday...
November 8, 2017

Caring for cattle in the Flint Hills

Like bison that grazed the Flint Hills hundreds of years before...
Kansas sunflower field
October 23, 2017

Lawrence Family Grows Sunflowers and Fun

Ted and Kris Grinter had no idea how a Facebook page would...
October 19, 2017

Quiz: What's Your Halloween Style?

Tell us your Halloween style and we'll give you a tasty soup to...