Category: Agriculture
Kansas FFA Convention Kicks Off in Manhattan
Kansas FFA Association It’s time to seek, innovate and grow at the 97th Kansas FFA Convention, which officially kicks off on Wednesday evening on the
Washington County Ag Day Cultivates Agricultural Awareness in Local Youth
Macy Hynek, 4-H Youth Development Agent Photo Courtesy of River Valley Extension District On May 9th, the Washington County Fairgrounds buzzed with excitement and discovery
From Grazing Habits to Parasite Prevention: Dr Luke Breaks Down Equine Health Essentials
By Payton Tholstrup Dr. Melissa Luke is the primary equine veterinarian at Clay Veterinary Clinic. A graduate of Kansas State University, she has a wide
Attention Area Farmers Market Vendors, Local Food Producers, Folks Who Love to Prepare Food and Share It!
Kaitlin Moore, Foods, Nutrition, & Health Agent I am reaching out to invite you to participate in the Concordia Farmers Market on Thursday evenings from
Did You Know Selling Local Foods Might Be Easier Than You Think?
Kaitlin Moore, Foods, Nutrition, and Health Agent Selling your locally grown or home-prepared foods might be easier than you think! If you are interested in
WaCo Wabash Livestock Show Set for May 17 at Washington County Fairgrounds
By: Ryan Duey On Saturday, May 17th, the Washington County Fairgrounds will be full of youth and livestock during the WaCo Wabash. This youth livestock
Tractor Safety Training Offers Job Skills and Certification for Area Teens
Luke Byers, Crop Production Agent Are you a teenager looking for a summer job in agriculture? Then your first stop ought to be signing up
Raised Bed & Container Gardening Workshop to be Held in Washington
Kelsey Hatesohl, Horticulture Extension Agent Have you always wanted to have a garden but you don’t have the room for a traditional in-ground garden? Is
Prescribed Burn as a Management Tool
Kaitlyn Nelson, Livestock Production Agent March and April mark an important time in the plains, when grassland fires are prevalent. Prescribed fire or prescribed burning
Pet Microchip Company Shuts Down Without Warning in Texas
By: Elexis Bates A national pet recovery company, Save This Life, based in Austin, Texas, closed unexpectedly in February of 2025. The company, known for