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The Rokeys stand outside with Holstein dairy cows

Rokeyroad Creamery in Nemaha County Builds Dairy from Scratch

A first-generation dairy farm in Nemaha County milks Holsteins to build a legacy

Some of us prefer routine — our alarm clock sounds at the same time each morning, the baristas at your favorite coffee shop have your order ready before you walk in the door and a certain spot on the couch basically has a reserve sign on it for you.

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Features & Highlights

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May 9, 2022

Rural housing in Kansas sees improvements

Rural Kansas housing has seen its share of issues and room for...
Ukrainian refugees in Kansas
April 29, 2022

Welcoming Ukrainians to Kansas

Many of us have watched the war in Ukraine unfold on our TVs,...
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April 20, 2022

Flexibility on the Farm and Ranch

The cost of doing business is getting expensive these days, isn’...
Capellini Pasta in Simple White Sauce and Butter Shrimp
April 8, 2022

Easy Dinners with Protein

With the rise in popularity of TikTok and Instagram Reel content...
Grilled Cheese with Cream Cheese, Roasted Peppers and Basil
March 30, 2022

The Best Grilled Cheese Recipes

Elevate the ultimate comfort food with these grilled cheese (or...
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March 30, 2022

The benefits of exercise

Adults who get regular physical activity benefit from...
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March 30, 2022

The benefits of exercise for older adults

For older adults, physical activity provides a myriad of...
BoysGrow
March 25, 2022

BoysGrow Teaches Leadership and Life Skills on the Farm

On a 10-acre plot of land in Kansas City, Mo., you’ll find a...
Don Landoll
March 21, 2022

Landoll Corporation owner grows a successful business from the ground up

From growing up in rural Kansas with no electricity and no...
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March 21, 2022

Buying Local at the Grocery Store

Inflation has hit the U.S.
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March 9, 2022

Agriculture Books for All Ages

Books are powerful.
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February 25, 2022

16 Amazing Dip Recipes

March 23 is National Chip and Dip Day--celebrate with these...
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February 18, 2022

The Many Ways Ranchers Manage Cattle Breeding

The process of a calf being born seems relatively...
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February 2, 2022

Put a Spring In Your Health

Getting back into the “spring” of things means spring cleaning,...
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February 2, 2022

The Importance of Financial Planning

Whether it’s at the forefront of our minds or in the background...
Farm Food Tour Group Photo
February 2, 2022

Cultivating Trust

There’s an “aww!” in unison as Garrett Rezac, a pork producer in...
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February 2, 2022

Irrigating the Future

It’s late January and the planting season is still weeks away as...
February 2, 2022

Farm Frustrations

Humans’ adoption of agriculture some 12,000 years ago created...
Playing golf at Buffalo Dunes
February 2, 2022

Western Kansas Tees Off

It’s a visual landscape that spans two generations and 320 acres...
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
January 28, 2022

14 Yummy Cherry Recipes

Fresh or frozen? Savory or sweet? Whatever you're searching for...
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January 19, 2022

Dear Grocery Shoppers

By the time you read this, the snow will have melted, but in its...
Katie Carothers
January 5, 2022

Growing New Opportunities

When Katie Carothers accepted the challenge to write and speak...
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
December 29, 2021

14 Recipes Featuring Peanut Butter

Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day on January 24 by giving a...
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December 21, 2021

You Gotta Risk it to Get the Brisket

When I was in middle school and was first introduced to basic...
December 2, 2021

Bloggers share reactions and recipes from Farm Food Tour

Participants who attended the 2021 Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas...
Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cranberries
November 30, 2021

The Best Make-and-Take Dishes

Make and take – since it’s more likely than last year that we’ll...
November 18, 2021

A Cornucopia of Gratitude

Life happens regardless of a pandemic. We have bills to pay,...
South Bend Industrial Hemp Owners
November 17, 2021

Growing Hemp in Kansas

The hemp industry is new in Kansas, and if you have concerns and...
Immunity Tips
November 17, 2021

Fight for Your Right to Immunity

We sometimes joke when we drop a piece of food on the ground and...
Emotional Investing
November 17, 2021

How to Avoid Emotional Investing

Here’s what you need to know about emotional investing and why...
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November 17, 2021

Coverage for Kansans

The rising cost of healthcare is a common conversation for...
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November 17, 2021

Kink in the Supply Chain

Empty shelves at your local grocery store. Delayed shipping...
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November 17, 2021

Kansas Farm Bureau's End Hunger Fund Helps At the Local Level

Access to adequate, healthy, affordable food isn’t a new concept.
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November 16, 2021

Protected Prairie

Somewhere between St. Louis’ Gateway Arch and the eastern edge...
Corbin Family
November 16, 2021

Kansas Reindeer Farm Cultivates the Christmas Spirit

On Sparkle, on Itsy Bitsy, on Prancer, on Vixen! That’s how it...
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November 15, 2021

Helpful Harvesters

Memories are moments we hold on to forever. They’re a moment of...
Roasted Acorn Squash
October 27, 2021

14 Recipes for Roasting

Looking for roasted squash? Roasted red pepper soup? Roasted...
October 26, 2021

What's All The Fuss About Gas?

There’s a worldwide movement to decrease our environmental...
October 15, 2021

Warrior on the Prairie

Trinnie Bush proved hard work overcomes many types of obstacles...
Tortellini Soup
September 29, 2021

10 Instant Pot Sausage Recipes Your Family Will Love

October is National Sausage Month! Celebrate by giving these...