Feature Stories

Riley County, Leonardville, Frontage 109, Stacy and Brain Wurtz

Frontage 109: The Heart of Riley County Gatherings

An event center in downtown Leonardville creates community pride

Riley County and Leonardville have a place to gather after the Wurtz family flipped Frontage 109 into a welcoming place to all. Built on community and support Frontage 109 is a great place to host your next dance, baby shower or event.

Features & Highlights

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...

Scott Thellman

January 22, 2016

Growing Goals

Scott Thellman caught the ag bug at 9 years old when his parents...

GMO label: what you need to know

January 6, 2016

GMO Labels Explained

Labels like USDA Organic, Certified Gluten-Free and Non-GMO can...

Ag Eagle owner with UAS

December 14, 2015

Skyward vision

Bret Chilcott spent too much time and money on remote-controlled...

GMO myths debunked

December 1, 2015

Five GMO myths debunked

Like many controversial subjects, genetically modified organisms...

Tim Gogolski, Gogo's Bees

November 24, 2015

The Bee's Knees

Tim Gogolski refreshes his family’s history of beekeeping in his...

November 13, 2015

Winter Pet Care

Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian with Kansas State University,...

November 12, 2015

Have a Holly, Historic Holiday

Excitement is in the air as the holidays approach.

Rosemary Cardamom Twisters

November 11, 2015

Rising Wheat

My grandma always made homemade rolls at holiday gatherings...

November 10, 2015

Farmer Fame Maker

Few people can say they’re a “farmer fame maker,” but nationally...

November 9, 2015

Hudson Cream

Gleaming elevators tower above the wheat fields of the Kansas ...

November 9, 2015

Four Ways to Save Like a Pro…With Your Phone

If you have a smartphone, why not use it to make saving easier?...

GMO soybean field

November 3, 2015

What are GMOs?

What's the truth about GMOs, genetically modified foods and what...

citygirlonfarm

October 30, 2015

City girl visits farms

eat beef

October 23, 2015

Don't be fooled about your food

Many consumers have become misled and misinformed about the...