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Acting to End Hunger One Starfish at a Time
by Rick McNary
I’ve been involved in various efforts to feed hungry people for more than 20 years both here in America and abroad. As you can imagine, I’ve seen it all — from great organizations…
How we increase your ability to know where your food comes from
by Rick McNary
I enjoy a banana each morning with my breakfast. I have no idea where it comes from but can safely bet it, like many calories I consume, has traveled an average of 1,500 miles to…
Shop local this holiday season with the Shop Kansas Farms Christmas catalog
by Shop Kansas Farms
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by supporting the hardworking farmers, ranchers and artisans who make Kansas special. This year, skip the…
SKF's Border Queen Harvest Hub Honored as 2025 Huck Boyd Leader of the Year
by Shop Kansas Farms
The Border Queen Harvest Hub (BQHH) in Caldwell has been recognized as one of the 2025 Huck Boyd Leaders of the Year in the category of Business Development by the Huck Boyd…
Andover Market of Farms brings growers and consumers together
by Rick McNary
The Andover Market of Farms, sponsored and hosted by The Heritage at Andover, was a success for both vendors and consumers.First-time vendor Anna Tucker of Diamond T Livestock…
Renee Elpers joins Sedgwick County Harvest Hub
by Shop Kansas Farms
The Sedgwick County Harvest Hub (SCHH) has hired Renee Elpers to lead the organization’s efforts to connect local growers, processors and distributors in Sedgwick County. “I’…
Shop Kansas Farms is bringing holiday cheer to SKF fans
by Shop Kansas Farms
We’re creating a virtual Christmas catalog that will spotlight Kansas growers and businesses making it easy for shoppers to find meaningful, locally sourced gifts for their loved…
SKF, Kansas Living and BQHH together at the State Fair
by Rick McNary
I’ve exhibited at numerous local, national and international trade shows in my career and learned how to “read a booth” from a national marketing firm in Washington, D.C. They…
How Shop Kansas Farms helps end hunger in Kansas
by Rick McNary
Did you know the roots of the Shop Kansas Farms concept started more than a decade ago as a hunger-free community proposal for a National Innovation Award from The Alliance to End…
Shop Kansas Farms goes to the fair
by Shop Kansas Farms
The Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson has a host of traditions from Pronto Pups to Ye Old Mill. In 2025, the 10-day festival featuring fried foods, Ferris wheels and farm animals…