Kimberly Ropp - ICT Urban Greens
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
Kimberly and Bruce Ropp of Wichita might have the tiniest farm in Kansas. Rather than measure it in acres, they measure it in square feet — 110 feet to be exact; 11 feet by 10…
Hope for the Small Family Farm
by Rick McNary
One unique quality of farmers and ranchers is they work together as a family. Taking care of livestock and crops requires everyone in the family — even small children doing chores…
10 Ways to Thank Farmers and Ranchers
by Rick McNary
As you gather for Thanksgiving this year, please pause to recognize the farmers and ranchers who grow the food you eat. Agriculture is the state’s largest industry as the…
10 Reasons to Purchase Food from Local Farmers and Ranchers
by Rick McNary
One of the biggest questions I’ve been asked since I started Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) during the pandemic after discovering local grocery store shelves were empty, was whether the…
Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Sedgwick County Farm Bureau’s Classroom Outreach
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
Emily Kerschen of Garden Plain has found her sweet spot of combining her love of teaching with her knowledge of how farming and ranching works to get food to our plates.
Welcome to the Sedgwick County Harvest Hub: A Guide for Vendors
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
Welcome to the Sedgwick County Harvest HubYour Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) team is deeply committed to helping you make money. While we have a national reach through our Shop Kansas…
From 1873 to Today: The Speer Family’s Legacy of Kansas Farming
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
Michael Speer always knew he wanted to be a farmer. His ancestors began to farm near Clearwater in 1873.“My challenge is to take an 1800s farm and make it a 2025 farm,” Michael…
Now hiring: Consultant to lead Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
Are you passionate about building stronger local food systems?Shop Kansas Farms is seeking a dynamic food-systems consultant to help us manage and grow the Sedgwick County Harvest…
How The Shared Kitchen in Wichita helps food entrepreneurs grow their business
by Rick McNary
I first met Diane Kriwiel in 2007 when she, and her husband Mike, were preparing to go to Ethiopia to adopt a three-year-old and seven-year-old brother and sister from a refugee…