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Kansas Agriculture Hero of the Month: Charles Atkinson

Monday, December 1

For Charles Atkinson, agriculture isn’t just a livelihood—it’s a legacy, a mission, and an act of stewardship rooted in faith and family. A sixth-generation farmer from Great Bend, Charles has spent over four decades working the land, raising cattle, and advocating for Kansas farmers... Read More.

Seeing the Unseen: K-State Finds use for Remote Sensing in Agriculture

Monday, October 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A camera in the sky might be one of the best tools for the soil beneath our feet.In fact, Kansas State University researcher Deepak Joshi believes remote sensing — using drones, satellites and ground sensors — can give farmers a clearer,... Read More.

Area First Responders Save Life of Person Trapped in a Grain Cart Near Garnett, Quickly Move Patient to Kansas City Area Trauma Center

Tuesday, September 16

GARNETT, Kan. — A person trapped in a grain cart late Tuesday morning west of Garnett was rescued and received advanced treatment for injuries within 90 minutes of Anderson County Emergency Communications receiving a call for assistance, underscoring the value to training, interagency cooperation,... Read More.

Kansas Students Earn Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Wednesday, July 2

Setting the Stage for Future Ag Industry Leadership MANHATTAN, Kan. — Forty-three students from seven schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Cheney, Ellsworth, Holton, Lyons, Mission... Read More.

Rep. Mann, Colleagues Invest in Land Grant Universities and Agriculture Innovation

Thursday, May 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Kim Schrier (WA-08), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral AuGmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful (AG RESEARCH) Act. The Ag Research... Read More.

Banners Bring Awareness to National Agriculture Week in Local Communities

Thursday, March 6

OTTAWA, Kan. — Banners celebrating National Agriculture Week—March 16 – 22— have been hung along streets in Garnett and Ottawa to bring awareness to the impact of the local agricultural industry in each community.The ag awareness banner project is in its second year in... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Meeting on Drone Use in Agriculture Sept. 10

Friday, August 9

By Carol Engle, Frontier Extension District Communications and Marketing Manager GARNETT, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District and Coffey County Extension Office, along with the Anderson and Coffey County Conservation Districts, will host a meeting on Sept. 10, 2024, to explore the agricultural uses... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Dedication and Open House for Agriculture and Transportation Complex

Wednesday, July 3

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community CollegeGREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation invite staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate the dedication of the new Agriculture and Transportation Complex beginning at 4 p.m. July 17, with an open house... Read More.

Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County.Students... Read More.

Chamber’s Ag Committee Announces 2024 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship Recipients

Tuesday, May 28

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Congratulations to Inman High School graduate Jacob Eck, who has been awarded the 2024 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County.This scholarship is made possible by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee... Read More.

Generous Gift from Mull Family Enhances Barton Community College’s Fine Arts and Agriculture Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Keith and Marian Mull family were long-time supporters and donors of Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation, with gifts dating back 30 years, and a recent gift of significance made in memory... Read More.

County Commissioners Approve Zone Change from Agriculture to Business Zone at US 56 and 26th Avenue

Tuesday, September 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Monday, the McPherson County Commission approved a zoning amendment and special use permit as recommended by the County's Planning Commission last month.The zoning change involves a property at US 56 and 26th Avenue near Canton which will... Read More.