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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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Features & Highlights

boy and dog
June 13, 2016

Pet care tips for the summer months

The warmer months of summer can wreak havoc on humans and...
photo of dairy treats
June 7, 2016

Celebrate dairy this month

June is Dairy Month, which makes it a perfect time to learn more...
dairy farmer with cows
June 7, 2016

Caring for a dairy herd

The Schmitz family dairy began in the 1960s with the patriarch...
kids in front of milk sign
June 7, 2016

Dairy Good

“My great grandparents raised dairy cattle. My grandparents grew...
budget with calculator
June 6, 2016

Five Budgeting Myths Busted

When it comes to personal finance, which myths should you stop...
cows in field
June 1, 2016

Organic Meat: How is it different?

We’ve all seen the “organic” labels sprinkled along the meat...
mom and son tractor ride
May 31, 2016

What's happening on the farm

Many times I feel like I should be losing my sanity.
Satchel Creek cow
May 31, 2016

Home-grown beef

Satchel Creek Steaks began in 2001 the same way
kansas farm book cover
May 20, 2016

A labor of love
Jim and Joe Bichelmeyer
May 20, 2016

Bichelmeyer Meats

When it comes to food, the truth is, nothing compares to the...
Bichelmeyer Meats taco bar customers
May 20, 2016

The Taco Bar

In front of the meat counter at Bichelmeyer Meats, the aisle i
cow print vanity set
May 18, 2016

Cow Print Vanity Set

Hello friends!
Oodles of tomatoes book cover
May 16, 2016

Oodles of Tomatoes and One Packed Van
woman at farmers market
May 16, 2016

The Bounty of Farmers Markets

Anytime  is a great time to visit your local farmers market.
follow along invite
May 3, 2016

Digging in

A group of bloggers and dietitians learned more about food and...
Meiers standing at dairy sign
May 2, 2016

Milking a cow...with a robot

The milk cows on Meier’s Dairy are unusual; they decide when to...
wheat head in hands
April 26, 2016

Is wheat bad for you?

We’ve been keeping busy on the farm since the last time I posted...
barn quilt
April 19, 2016

Barn Quilt DIY

Hi friends!
fire in pasture
April 18, 2016

Why do ranchers burn their pasture?

This post was originally shared on Debbie Lyons-Blythe blog,

Kansas farmer
April 14, 2016

Investing in the community

Farmers live, work and invest in their communities.
Kansas rancher talking to bloggers
April 11, 2016

Sustainable farming

This post is originally from Moms Good Eats.
organic food and non-organic food
April 8, 2016

Organic foods or non-organic

I have a confession to make. I don’t always buy organic foods.
farmer with a drone
April 5, 2016

A new tool for farmers

When you think of the essential tools for farmers, do you think...
man and woman with tomatoes
April 5, 2016

The love of farming

“I found one!”
Burgess family photo
April 5, 2016

Let's talk food & farming

Hello! My name is Jenny Burgess, and I’m excited to connect with...
April 1, 2016

Agriculture and wildlife, how do they co-exist?

More than 30 years ago, The Journal of Soil and Water...
woman standing next to barn quilt
March 28, 2016

On the barn quilt trail

Chris Campbell is a professional quilt-maker because she loves a...
pig in pasture
March 25, 2016

Why You Should Buy Our Antibiotic-Free, Pastured Pork

This post was originally posted at Valerie's blog.
farmer standing in field
March 16, 2016

Waiting for the land to waken

As the blanket of winter retreats and releases its icy grip on...
farmer with horse
March 3, 2016

A rancher is...

A rancher is more than the open range. Being a rancher is more...
man standing
February 25, 2016

A chance

The son of a rural ironworker, Brent Mathes knew about the ...
Farmer with donkeys and cattle
February 22, 2016

Guard donkeys

For Amanda and Oran Taylor, cattle ranching was something they...
art featuring environmental impact of ag
February 16, 2016

How does ag impact the environment?

Agriculture and the environment have a symbiotic relationship.
quilt block inspired coaster
February 16, 2016

Quilt Block Coasters

Hello friends!
Sod Shop owners
February 9, 2016

Home Turf

Every spring, homeowners across Kansas dream of a lush, thick,...
tablet
February 9, 2016

Eight ways technology can help small businesses

In today’s digital era, running a small business can seem much...
Child and mom reading book
February 9, 2016

Best books for kids

Teaching children about agriculture and where their food comes ...
carrots
February 9, 2016

Spring into Gardening

For many people, gardening means more than having fruits and...
Love bugs craft
February 5, 2016

Love Bugs

I love crafts that you can make with things you have on hand --...
environment
February 2, 2016

Five Ways Agriculture is Going Green

With global warming and environmental policy “trending” in...