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Legacy Farms Coffee Brewing a Better Future for Children of Cerro Bueno

Sunday, August 27

By Brenna Eller MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Life is a non-stop adventure for Ashley Williams and his family who continually work to benefit Cerro Bueno, Honduras through their coffee farming business.Stateside, the Williams family live in Moundridge, Kan., but when it is prime coffee growing time,... Read More.

Shop Kansas Farms to Hold Market of Farms in Lyons

Thursday, April 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) will hold its third Market of Farms on Saturday, April 29, in Lyons featuring farmers and ranchers from across the state selling homegrown beef, pork, poultry, eggs, honey, jams, jellies and more.“We’re excited to return to the... Read More.

Shop Kansas Farms rolls out new website in celebration of Ag Day

Tuesday, March 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) rolled out a new website today in celebration of National Agriculture Day.The website, www.shopkansasfarms.com, features a searchable map so consumers can find food items from farmers near them.“Shop Kansas Farms is a trusted... Read More.

Total Number of U.S. Farms Declines by Nearly 10,000

Monday, March 6

UNDATED (HPM) - The USDA’s latest report on farms estimates that the U.S. lost nearly 10,000 farms in 2022. The number of acres of farmland also decreased, while the average size of a farm has gone up slightly, especially for farms making a million... Read More.

Reps. Mann and Panetta Move to Restore FAFSA Exemptions for Family Farms and Small Businesses

Wednesday, March 1

Washington, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) led 27 of their colleagues in introducing the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, which would restore exemptions for family farms and small businesses under the Free Application for Federal Student... Read More.