Meagan Cramer
Meagan Cramer is a homegrown Kansas girl who loves connecting the farm with foodies. She enjoys seeing the light bulb come on when someone steps foot on farm soil and hears directly from Kansas farmers and ranchers. Her favorite thing is celebrating farmers and food.
Discover how leaders in Kansas are developing local food systems
By Meagan Cramer on November 6, 2023
People from small towns have big dreams. Typically, there’s a strong sense of community pride and a desire to be part of the greater good. When individuals with big dreams get together, magic happens...
Kansas Agriculture Educator Receives National Teaching Award
By Meagan Cramer on August 3, 2023
Linda Chase has always been ambitious, and she encourages her students at Wellington High School to push themselves, too. Chase teaches agriculture and is the FFA advisor. Both roles challenge her,...
How Can I Help Pollinators
By Meagan Cramer on May 3, 2023
1. Plant for pollinators. Use a diverse mix of flowering plants and consider native plants. Plant in clusters to create a “target” for pollinators to find. If you’d like a list, check out bit.ly/...
Promoting and celebrating pollinators in Kansas
By Meagan Cramer on May 3, 2023
One out of every three bites of food we eat is because of pollinators — the buzzy and busy insects and animals that pollinate and fertilize plants. In fact, almost 80 percent of the 1,400 crops grown...
4 Reasons You Should Work Out
By Meagan Cramer on April 5, 2023
Did you know Kansas ranks as the 12th heaviest state in the union? Summer is a great time to start making new healthy habits because the weather is warming up and the sun stays out longer. There are...
Shop Kansas Farms Partners with Kansas Farm Bureau
By Meagan Cramer on February 1, 2023
Memories of 2020 are bound to include empty grocery store shelves and stay-at-home orders for many of us. While the world struggled to understand, mitigate and prevent COVID-19, the nation’s food...
What’s the difference between pork loin and tenderloin?
By Meagan Cramer on August 24, 2022
Pork is a tasty, healthy and versatile protein. If your recipe calls for pork loin or pork tenderloin, know there is a difference. At first glance, they sound like they could be the same cut, right?...
What Happens During Fall Harvest on Kansas Farms
By Meagan Cramer on August 9, 2022
For those of us who don’t make a living by farming, understanding the ins and outs of harvest can be tough. We may see trucks and combines on the road or in a field, but it’s hard to understand what...
Sustainability is Important to Kansas Farmers
By Meagan Cramer on May 13, 2022
Sustainability is a buzz word we often hear when we’re talking about food and farming. What does it mean to you? If you asked your neighbor or coworker, would they define it differently? We asked a...
The benefits of exercise
By Meagan Cramer on March 30, 2022
Adults who get regular physical activity benefit from improvements in their health including: A boosted mood Improved sleep Lower risk of heart disease and some cancers Better control of...
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