Feature Stories

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Celebrating centuries of resilience

Kansas Farm Bureau’s Century and Sesquicentennial Farm programs honor the rich legacy of farming and ranching — and for America’s 250th birthday, we’re giving her stories to be proud of.

Lohman photos by Kerstin Mitchell of Western Images Smith photos by Sheridan Wimmer

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