Help Shape the Future of Sedgwick County’s Local Food System
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
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…
Where Flavor Meets Heritage: Kansas Bison Raised Right
by Stephanie Eckroat
Many customers walk up and ask, “So is it buffalo or bison?” Around here, both words have been used for generations, and most folks still say “buffalo” without thinking twice.…
Bee Basics
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
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…
The Buzz Behind Bushel and a Peck Apiary
by Shelley Rich
What started as an effort to improve a backyard garden has grown into a thriving local honey business and a passion that continues to bring joy, relaxation and connection for…
Two Paths, One Purpose - Kansas Delivers
by Stephanie Eckroat
When I first came to Kansas, I didn’t expect agriculture to shape so much of what I’d come to understand about this beautiful state. But it’s impossible to live here without…
Common Ground Producers & Growers Expands Access to Fresh Food in Wichita
by Shelley Rich
Common Ground Producers & Growers has become an important part of the local food system in Kansas by connecting locally grown produce with neighborhoods that have limited…
Inside Myers Mushrooms: From Home Grower to Industry Innovator
by Stephanie Eckroat
What began as a garage hobby for owner Eric Myers has evolved into a multi-layered business serving customers across the United States and Canada. Today, the operation is tucked…
Closing the Gap Between Farm and Table: How Market Wagon Is Changing Access to Local Food in Wichita
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
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…
Market Wagon is reshaping how people access local food, and how small producers stay in business.
Turning Seeds into Success: The Story of Renata Goossen, The Plant Bus Lady
by Stephanie Eckroat
On any given spring day in central Kansas, you might find a small bus tucked into a parking lot, its shelves lined with pretty greens and curious customers stepping on board. It’s…
A Simple Idea, A Beautiful Bloom: The Lavendar Story at Prairie Pines
by Shelley Rich
At Prairie Pines in Maize, the scent of lavender drifts across the fields on warm summer days. A surprising and delightful twist for a farm long known for Christmas trees, fall…