There's so much to learn about Kansas, including history, nature, architecture, and more. Where to start?
Rain Follows the Plow
Around 1880, a wet spell descended on most of the Great Plains. Wild speculations were indulged in as to what caused it.
How Plains Tribes Predicted the Weather
Native Americans were in a prime position to observe the weather and learn the sequences that precede and follow each system.
Fall Gardening
This brief document addresses some of the trickiest challenges Kansas gardeners will face when gardening in the fall.
Kansas: In the Heart of Tornado Alley
Whether you lived through them or not, the major tornadoes of Kansas have become indelibly stamped on the state's memory.
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner is a season-guided approach to keeping up with the homestead chores in sync with nature.
2020 Reading Challenge: Nature
Ready for a challenge? Tackle this list of 12 books on flora, fauna, weather, conservation, and more.
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Books
New to our site? Allow us to recommend some of the books our readers purchase or download after visiting.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Weather Notebook
The Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Notebook is a full-color four-year journal that is sure to please.
11 Applications for an Agricultural Interest Besides Farming
Running a farm or ranch is not the only way to cash in on your agricultural interest.
Homestead on the Range 