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Saving for College: 4 Essential Strategies

Planning for college—it’s an exciting time in your child’s life. If you have a son or daughter heading to college, it’s a good idea to plan early. College tuition and fees currently cost anywhere from $28,000 per year for a public university to $59...

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Features & Highlights

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,...
clean water
July 17, 2018

Are Nitrates in Our Water?

Clean water is something many of us take for granted.
family vacation
July 17, 2018

Save Money on Vacation without Sacrificing

Summer on the farm is busy and stressful.
grandkids
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.
liquid art 2
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...
child holding soybeans
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...