Legal – Homestead on the Range

Holy Cows & Hog Heaven

Holy Cows and Hog Heaven: The Food Buyer’s Guide to Farm Friendly Food by Joel Salatin provides relevant perspectives on the future of food systems.

Fields of Farmers

For those determined to train the next generation of farmers, Fields of Farmers is an essential manual to enabling both parties to succeed.

2018 Kansas Election Results

Results of 2018 races in Kansas for governor and U.S. House of Representatives.

Pros and Cons of Selling Direct On the Farm

Rather than bringing fresh produce and meat to the customer, such as at a farmers’ market, some agripreneurs opt to have the customer come to the produce, perhaps picking it up at a stand or perhaps by participating in a CSA program. While there are definitely advantages to this style of marketing food, such asContinue reading “Pros and Cons of Selling Direct On the Farm”

Kansas Ag Connection

Looking for a good way to keep up with daily agriculture-related headlines? Give Kansas Ag Connection a try!

The Agricultural Adjustment Act in the Great Plains: Part 2

The original AAA left a lasting legacy. By 1940, 6 million farmers were receiving subsidies. Farm commodities have been subsidized ever since.

The Agricultural Adjustment Act in the Great Plains: Part 1

The theory was simple. If consumers had to compete a little harder to obtain commodities, farmers would receive more income for those commodities.

Atlas of Historical County Boundaries

A variety of maps and chronologies make it easy to see at a glance how Kansas county boundaries have changed over the years.

Food Preservation

A great resource for the dedicated home canner, with plenty of other information for those looking for simple but safe ways to preserve the harvest.

New Rules Take Medicated Livestock Feeds Off the Shelf

Veterinary Feed Directive Affects Small Farms, Too

The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) was developed to reduce the use of antibiotics in livestock production. The purpose is to fend off antibiotic-resistant diseases in humans. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 2 million people in the United States suffer from antibiotic-resistant bacteria infections every year. The concern is that extensive use of antibioticsContinue reading “New Rules Take Medicated Livestock Feeds Off the Shelf”