Spotlight on Mark & Carolyn McGinn
by Stephanie Eckroat
I recently had the pleasure of visiting McGinn’s Grapes and Grains, owned by Mark and Carolyn McGinn, and it turned out to be far more than just a stop. It was an experience…
Spotlight on Maggie Gilles
by Stephanie Eckroat
Returning to the family dairy farm near Valley Center has always been the goal for Sedgwick County native Maggie Gilles. For five years, Maggie and her husband Donny built their…
Spotlight on Andrea Wilder of Wilder Ranch
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
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…
Kansas Compost: A Gardener’s Dream in Sedgwick County
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
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…
Food Fuels Performance
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
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…
Spotlight on Heidi Wells
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
Heidi Wells of rural Cheney has a special attachment to their milk cows at Lucky W Dairy.
Sedgwick County Harvest Hub Welcomes Two Brand Ambassadors
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
The Sedgwick County Harvest Hub (SCHH) announces the addition of two brand ambassadors, Stephanie Eckroat and Shelley Rich. Their combined expertise in agriculture, community…
Cheesy Broccoli Bake with a Protein Boost
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
High-Protein Cheddar Broccoli BakeIngredients1 pound fresh broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size florets1 cup small curd cottage cheese3 eggs1/4 cup olive oil5.2 oz. round of…
Protein-Packed Steak & Spinach Quinoa Salad
by Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
Steak and Spinach Salad with QuinoaIngredientsDressing1/2 cup fresh Italian (flat leaf) parsley1/2 cup fresh basil2 cloves garlic, peeled3 Tbs. red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1/…