Shop Kansas Farms and the Sedgwick County Harvest Hub are seeking qualified partners to conduct an important assessment of food processing and distribution infrastructure in and around Sedgwick County. This project will help identify system strengths, uncover gaps, and create actionable recommendations to strengthen the local food economy and improve market access for growers.
Bee Basics: Buzz-Worthy Terms Every Honey Lover Should Know!
Did you know a healthy hive can contain 50,000–80,000 bees during peak season? Whether you're a beekeeper, a honey enthusiast or just curious about pollinators, here are some common bee terms to know!
Apiary – A location where beehives are kept. Think of it as a bee neighborhood!
Nuc (Nucleus Colony) – A small starter hive containing a queen, workers, brood and food stores. It's often used to start a new colony.
Lili Solorzano is a Wichita-based entrepreneur and local investor who co-owns Carlily Farms in Andover with her husband, Carlos. When she saw the opportunity to bring Market Wagon to Wichita, she approached it the way she approaches most things, by investing in it. As a producer herself, raising lamb, keeping bees for honey, and producing eggs from pasture-raised chickens, she understood the problem firsthand.
Andrea Wilder worriedly looked down at the newborn calf laying its head on her lap in the backseat of her car. Nothing in her admittedly city-girl lifestyle prepared her for the challenge of keeping a newborn calf alive, which was born in the cold and rain and too weak to stand and nurse.
In my past, while engaged in dairy farming, I was tasked with providing tours to the public as they visited the farm. It was always enjoyable, however inevitably the first words out of our guests’ mouths would be about the unmistakable aroma of cows. After being in the trenches of the farm for so long, you don’t realize the smell can be a bit awkward for newcomers.
On any given afternoon at Peak Performance KN in Derby, the sounds of bouncing softballs, quick footwork drills and encouraging coaching echo through the facility. But beyond the athletic energy lies a deeper mission -- one rooted in family, community partnerships and a firm belief that what we eat directly impacts how we perform.
Ashton and her Gate-Getter
Heidi Wells of rural Cheney has a special attachment to their milk cows at Lucky W Dairy.
The Sedgwick County Harvest Hub (SCHH) announces the addition of two brand ambassadors, Stephanie Eckroat and Shelley Rich. Their combined expertise in agriculture, community engagement and health and wellness will strengthen the SCHH’s mission to connect consumers with the farmers and ranchers who grow their food.
1 pound fresh broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size florets
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
3 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
5.2 oz. round of Boursin Spreadable Gourmet Cheese, Garlic and Fine Herbs variety
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4-6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, depending on how “cheesy” you want the top to be
Grated Parmesan, as garnish, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 F.