Kansas Representatives Recognize 25 years Of Bright Futures Beyond Expectations
One-by-one they arrive bright eyed and bushy tailed. Some toddle over to the art easel, eyeing the rainbow of paint colors, while others plop down in the book corner, arms stretched out with story in-hand. Smiles and laughter fill the room as parent educators greet the district’s youngest learners and their parents for an hour […]
Picture Painting Horse, Mini-Ponies Spread Equine’s Positive Impact As Anxieties Remain
Cowboy artists bring horses to life on canvas. Now, Duni the Painting Horse takes acrylics into action portraying most colorful paintings as well. “My brother said if elephants can paint pictures, surely horses can, too. I thought about it, and decided he was right. I’m going to see if I can teach a horse to […]
Boer Goats Efficient High Quality Meat Producers At Brookville Ranch
Goats could be a major footstep forward in providing highly nutritious protein to the still expanding, often hungry and starving world population. “Sixty percent of the world eats goat meat. Goats are so efficient and prolific while providing low cholesterol, low fat meat that is second only to chicken as a healthy diet,” stated Carol […]
Farm Profit Conference February 19 At Council Grove
Markets, weather and government intervention are the three biggest concerns of farmers and ranchers. Appropriately, those are the topics set for discussion during the Farm Profit Conference at the fairgrounds east of Council Grove on Thursday evening, Feb. 19.
Kansas Agriculture Leader’s Lifetime Goal Is To Help Develop Others
“Horses can change children.” Al Davis of Manhattan proudly quoted his grandpa’s philosophy from nearly four decades ago on the small family farm in Pennsylvania. Never forgetting that statement and relating it often, Davis is “children, horses, Extension 4-H, agriculture leadership,” and a whole lot more.
Topeka Farm Show With 580 WIBW As Sponsor Set For 26th Edition Next Week
The 2015 Topeka Farm Show will celebrate its 26th anniversary, January 6-7-8, at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, announced Steve Guenther from Tradexpos, event coordinator, Austin, Minnesota. “Our first show was in 1989, and we’ve grown to the use of six buildings, more than 300 exhibiting companies, 550 booths and added attractions that include a […]
Saddle Fit And Selection Still Key R Bar B Is Most Diverse Family Business Serving The ‘Western Lifestyle’
“Russ has a saddle fitting today.” That seems to be the frequent response when calling for the co-proprietor at The R Bar B, northeast of Topeka. However, making sure saddles properly fit the horse and its rider, although an extremely important need, is a mere sampling of diverse services and offerings Brown and his wife […]
Open House Saturday At Picturesque White Memorial Camp On The Council Grove Reservoir In The Beautiful Flint Hills
“It’s the best kept secret anywhere.” “Actually, White Memorial Camp, on the north shores of the picturesque Council Grove Reservoir, is the worst kept secret, because so many people really aren’t aware of these beautiful, well-kept facilities and the many opportunities offered,” according to Don Peterson, public relations coordinator of the White Memorial Camp Management […]
Positive Mindset Keeps Veteran Cheney Bull Riding Champion In The Winner’s Circle
“It’s really a mental game.” Contrary to what’s likely a more general philosophy about the sport of bull riding, Lucas Dick of Cheney makes that personal analysis of his specialty event in the rodeo profession. “About anyone with some athletic ability can be successful in bull riding, but there has to be the desire and […]
Renowned Rodeo Blood Runs Strong Through Generations As Clay Center Cowboy Aspires To Be Champion Bull Rider
Cowboys are like horses are like cattle. How can that be many will question? One’s a person, and the others are animals. Oh, they are closely intertwined, but yet each is entirely different, many contend. Yet, a closer evaluation entails. It’s long been proven that the very best horses relate back to the same sound […]