Pat Melgares

Marion Alpers surrounded by 14 of his great-grandchildren — all of whom have participated in the Jolly Workers 4-H club. (Courtesy photo.)
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Five generations, one 4-H legacy

Five generations of the Alpers family carry on an 89-year 4-H legacy of leadership, service and community in Hudson, Kansas. Read More

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University.)
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K-State agricultural economists explain farm bill and crop insurance options

Planning for and starting vegetable and flower transplants can make January a much more interesting time of year for gardeners. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
Horticulture

January provides opportunity to start vegetables, flowers indoors

Farm finance records (Courtesy photo)

K-State releases newest Finances and the Farm online course  

Wheat. (Photo by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

K-State researchers lower gluten content, maintain dough quality in bread wheat 

Firewood stack in front of stove. (Photo: iStock - Bastian Weltjen)

K-State horticulture expert gives tips for choosing wood

Kansas State University floral design instructor Irina Sheshukova (right) hands two carnations to a college student during the 2023 National Petal it Forward day Oct. 18. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Spreading cheer: K-State prof encourages happiness with flowers  

Wooden basket full of fresh, organic vegetables. (iStock - Brzozowska)

K-State to offer training on safety of acidified foods