The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it had improved and expanded its Farm to School Grant program and would invest up to $18 million to connect locally grown food to child nutrition programs.
As a mother, the most important job to me is raising my children. I believe it is far more difficult today to raise good, kind human beings because of what they are exposed to and the state of the world.
It's hard to see a yellow school bus and not think about all the hours of my childhood spent sitting on one of those hard seats with a stiff back. I hope the modern versions have a little more comfort than the utilitarian transportation I had to ride uphill both ways.From the outside, they don't look much different now that the calendar has turned to September and the wheels on the buses are going around and around every day.As one of the last stops on the bus route, I don't remember much about the ride to school.
Asking EricDear Eric: I recently had lunch with an old friend. We have known each other for more than 50 years and get together three or four times a year to catch up.
Kansas Farm Bureau is offering an avenue for producers to promote and sell their goods and value added products with Shop Kansas Farms. “When we speak with farmers that we work with their number one challenge is marketing,” said Kylee Stout.
It was a busy week for the six McPherson County area small schools as all six schools participated in volleyball invitationals on Saturday and three football teams remained unbeaten after the second Friday night of football.
TOPEKA — President Donald Trump granted a disaster declaration for Kansas Friday in the wake of destructive June storms and after bipartisan support from lawmakers concerned with recovery efforts. Severe storms landed in southeast and south-central Kansas on June 3, causing tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that lasted until June 7 and damaged farms, homes and power lines.
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many people view spiders as pests, and the fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias among Americans. However, spiders are predators that feed on insect pests in gardens and landscapes.
McPherson Community First Responders’ Night is set to return to Lakeside Park this month, giving families an opportunity to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and a closer look at the people and equipment that keep the community safe. The event will take place on Thursday, September 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.
McPherson County youth will soon have the chance to discover the wonders of nature through a new four-week program designed to spark curiosity about the wildlife of Central Kansas. The Wildlife Explorations series, offered by K-State Research and Extension in McPherson County, begins this October with hands-on activities for children ages six and older.