Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Controversy, Government Paperwork Delays Keep Horse Processing On Hold

“Is there a horse processing plant in operation?” The question remains on the tongues of many as stories have been surfacing for months, actually more than two years, that a horse slaughter facility would again open in the United States. Reports of higher prices being paid for “low end horses” at local auction facilities have […]

Historic Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Education Center At Matfield Green Sets Weekend Events

One of the oldest and most picturesque ranch headquarters in the world is planning its annual fall celebration this weekend. “Pioneer Bluffs is the ranch started in 1859 when Charles Rogler settled on Flint Hills grassland near what is now Matfield Green in Chase County. The headquarters with a dozen vintage ranch buildings have been […]

‘Caroline Ingalls’ To At Farm Heritage Celebration In Parsons

A full lineup of educational and fun activities are planned for the sixth annual  Farm Heritage Celebration, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5, at Parson’s Tolen Creek Park, just south of Stockyards Travel Plaza at the U.S. 400/U.S. 59 intersection, announced Kari West,  who’s been instrumental in the coordination.

Early Risers Get More Done

“Early to bed, early to rise makes a cowboy healthy, wealthy and wise.” That old saying isn’t completely true, but there’s still worth in the philosophy. It does seem: “The early bird gets the worm.” Farmers and ranchers of an earlier day typically were up and outside milking cows, or riding their horse to a […]

Manhattan Ranch To Host ‘Fall Festival On The Farm’ For Five Weekends

“Fall on the farm is more fun than most city kids have ever imagined.” But, youngsters from all around, their folks, grandparents and everybody can find out what it’s really like at the “Fall Festival on the Farm” planned for the next five weekends at the Lazy T Ranch near Manhattan.