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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

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February 22, 2021

Free Virtual Activities for Kids

One positive from COVID-19 is the amount of learning materials ...
February 18, 2021

When The Lights Go Out in the Country

As I write this, farmers and ranchers across the nation are...
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February 16, 2021

Staying Active While Staying at Home

If there’s a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that...
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February 2, 2021

Community Kitchens in Kansas

Currently, there are 12 community kitchens across Kansas.
February 1, 2021

Kansas contestant vying for Ultimate Cowboy title

Colten Angel will put his cattle-working skills, knowledge and...
February 1, 2021

How to Set Investment Goals

If you’re new to investing, one of the most important things you...
February 1, 2021

Kansas Inventor Creates Row Shaver Systems to Combat Weeds

Dave Button has plenty of time to think through problems while...
February 1, 2021

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February 1, 2021

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February 1, 2021

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Unless you drive an electric vehicle, you know fuel is important...
February 1, 2021

Kansas FFA Student Makes Chicken Coops

When Austin Simon was 12 years old, he built a rabbit hutch but...
January 25, 2021

15 Recipes for People Who Like it Hot and Spicy

Make it SPICY!
January 19, 2021

Cows Need Vaccinations Too

We are a pro-vaccination ranch – from the cows to the horses to...
January 6, 2021

College inventor's Quick-Pin makes disconnecting faster

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Learning experience: Virtual annual meeting delivers value to KFB members

A dog barking, “you’re muted” and the occasional chime of an...
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December 17, 2020

Grass Ranching: More Complex Than It Sounds

For as much time as cattle farmers and ranchers spend feeding,...
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December 16, 2020

Sustainable farming supports generations on the land

Efficiency is one of the keys to success on Jay Overmiller’s...
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December 15, 2020

Kansas Pork Producers Sell Direct to Consumers

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Turning Wrenches into Opportunities

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24 Cookie Recipes Santa Can't Resist

Santa will love these cookies! 
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Breeding Season: Tinder For Cows

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Rebalancing Your Portfolio for Risk Tolerance and Financial Goals

Your investment portfolio should be a mix of different asset...
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A Very Kansas Christmas

If any positive has come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that...
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Hemp in the Heartland

Two words can summarize Kansas farmers’ initial foray into...
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Change To a Healthier Diet

Lately, all we’ve been hearing about is change.
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November 11, 2020

Ag Impact

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Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans are an affordable option for Kansans

In January, Kansas Farm Bureau Health Plans (KFBHP) will have...
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September 17, 2020

Silage: From Cornstalks to Cow Feed

Summer is generally the slow season for our ranch, which is good...
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Farmers to Families Food Boxes in Kansas

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, people across the country...
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We all know the importance of pollinators. Bees make the world...
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We raise purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle, which are...
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How to Measure Your Health

A healthy lifestyle can look different for each person and is...
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Shop Kansas Farms: A New Way to Connect with Farmers

The COVID-19 pandemic has ignited a movement of consumers...
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Robots on the Farm: Modernizing the Food Industry

Clint Brauer from Cheney is working to re-shape food.
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Broadband: A Building Block of Modern Life

For those of us living in a city, broadband internet is almost...
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5 Ways to Make All Your Cooking Methods Healthier

No matter which cooking method you choose, there are a few steps...
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Kansas Day Trips

In a time where you may not feel comfortable traveling out of...