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Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer discusses screen time, farm life and why the outdoors still inspires childhood wonder. Read More

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A hard-earned dollar 

Farm Rescue names Rogge-Fidler executive director

  • June 10, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Farm women are harvest’s ultimate utility players

  • June 5, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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Farm safety reminders become critical as school lets out

  • May 28, 2026
  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service

It takes all kinds of ‘Moms’ 

  • May 8, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott

Farm Bureau opens nominations for 2027 Farm Dog of the Year contest 

  • May 6, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer

Little girls can farm too 

  • April 24, 2026
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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Six Kansas couples named Master Farm Families

  • March 19, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

The first harvest without a loved one

  • June 23, 2025
  • By Lacey Vilhauer
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