Faces of Harvest: Joe Kejr, Salina
July 6, 2013
Some people say that the family farm has gone extinct, that corporate farming has taken over and the traditions and farms of our grandparents are gone forever. However, at Kejr Family Farms that…
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K-State researchers find gene resistance to UG99
July 2, 2013
MANHATTAN – A Kansas State University researcher is part of a team that has identified a gene that gives wheat plants resistance to Ug99, one of the world’s most deadly races of wheat stem rust.
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Faces of Harvest: Larry Kepley, Ulysses
July 2, 2013
Education has been on the heart of Larry Kepley from a young age. After graduating from K-State, he taught vocational agriculture before becoming an extension agent. Several years in the workforce…
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Faces of Harvest: Ken Grecian, Palco
July 1, 2013
Each year, more than 20,000 Kansas wheat farmers take dramatic risks to grow the wheat that feeds the world. We hope you enjoy learning more about these farmers through our series, “The Faces of…
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Faces of Harvest: Bill and Fran Garrison, Miltonvale
June 30, 2013
Bill Garrison from Miltonvale , is a 2nd generation farmer that has been farming wheat for almost 50 years. “I enjoy what I’m doing and I’m going to continue to do it as long as I’m able,” said…
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Faces of Harvest: Jared Stieben
June 26, 2013
Some kids were simply born to farm, and Jared Stieben is one of them. The May graduate of Hutchinson Community College recently joined his father, Nick, on the family farm near Bazine, and is in the…
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Faces of Harvest: The Strohl Family, Cunningham
June 25, 2013
At an early age, Frank Strohl knew that farming was what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. For the last two decades, he’s farmed and raised cattle, treating the land with care in order to…
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Faces of Harvest: Jake and Jessie Wyrill, Kirwin
June 24, 2013
Before she entered school at Kansas State University, Jessie (Zimmerman) Wyrill wanted to be a wheat breeder. Growing up on a farm south of Manhattan, a career in agriculture was her calling. She was…
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Onion Parmesan Cracker Bread takes top prize at National Festival of Breads
June 23, 2013
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Rosemary Leicht of Bethel, Ohio, is the grand prize winner in the 2013 National Festival of Breads baking competition, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, Fleischmann’s Yeast, and the…
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Faces of Harvest: Kirk and Mark Barnett, Udall
June 23, 2013
When you think about it, there are a lot of similarities between the professions of accounting and farming. Both require timeliness, attention to detail and the ability to work hard at crunch time.…
