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10 Sourdough Recipes

Craving some fresh, homemade sourdough? Check out these 10 delicious recipes! Whether you’re baking a classic loaf or trying something new, these sourdough creations are perfect for any occasion.

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Three Reasons GMOs are Necessary to Feed the Planet

Children starving along the side of the road.
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January 6, 2017

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January 6, 2017

Growing a family and piggies

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January 3, 2017

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December 15, 2016

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November 21, 2016

Growing cotton in Kansas

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November 21, 2016

Farm visitors

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November 14, 2016

Winter on the farm

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Meet Scotty Thellman, a farmer from Lawrence, Kansas. 
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November 10, 2016

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November 2, 2016

Pulled pork recipe ebook

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November 2, 2016

Meal planning success

Everyone has a packed schedule these days which often translates...
November 1, 2016

The Franklins

Meet Tim Franklin and wife Kat, farmers from Goodland, Kansas. 
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The Scotts

Meet Sara Scott and her husband  Travis, ranchers in Montgomery...
November 1, 2016

The Sawyers

Meet Derek Sawyer, a fourth-generation Kansas farmer, and his...
Apples and Cider Gravy
October 24, 2016

Can we guess your personality type by which apple recipe name you select?
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October 5, 2016

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Fall harvest is underway on the farm. We just finished...
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A Family Legacy

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September 1, 2016

A Season of Change

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August 30, 2016

The Life of a Kansas Pecan Grower

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August 30, 2016

Growing and harvesting green beans

Warren Sutton grows green beans on his farm for a most...
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August 26, 2016

Silent Migration

With a whistle around his neck, stock dog by his side and cattle...
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Feeding the Future

For generations, farmers and ranchers in Clark County have...
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August 2, 2016

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How are organic crops different?

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New nutrition labels coming

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