April 2024

Land of Kansas gift boxes available year-round

Holiday gift boxes featuring Land of Kansas product and usually only available during the Christmas season from the Kansas Department of Agriculture are now available year-round.The Land of Kansas now offers the Konza Box and the Ad Astra Box with an assortment of products grown, raised or produced in Kansas, along with the option to add a personal, customized note sent to the recipient with the preferred box.Konza Box products include Honey (New Hope Farm & Apiary in Wellsville); Beef Jerky (Pat’s Beef Jerky in Liebenthal); Lightly Salted Wheat Snacks (Wheatland Foods in Hays); Hot Chocolate (Sunflower Fundraising Company in Olathe); Kenzee’s Everything Sauce (MKC Kitchen LLC in Bazine); Mustard (Grannie’s Homemade Mustard in Hillsboro); and a complimentary From the Land of Kansas branded leather coaster.The Ad Astra Box contains: Medium Garden Salsa (Holmes Made Salsa in Wichita); Tasty Teriyaki Beef Sticks (Yoder Meats in Yoder); Mild and Sassy Dry Rub (Spice It Up in Bonner Springs); Prairie Ranch Dip Mix (Twisted Pepper in Wichita); Red Wine Chocolate Sauce (from Cocoavino in Olathe); Popcorn (Free Day Popcorn in Belleville); Chocolate Bar (Signet Coffee Roasters in Pittsburg); Lavender Lip Balm (Sweet Streams Lavender Co.

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Peaceful Prairies Poetry: Tax day is here

That dreaded day that rolls around,To some it makes the heart to pound,It comes around, yes every year;And brings to all, its dread and fear!Th’ accountant works fingers to the bone,While others cringe accounts unknown;But taxes need be they say,So gov’ment can give these funds away!I know the Lord paid His taxes too,When the time came that they were due!Tho we’re not sure how it came about,But the sum was in the fishes mouth!This we know our Lord did say,These are the words He spoke that day!Render to your earthly king,It’s to him your tax you bring!And another homage must be given,To the Lord of all, earth and heaven!Created we are in His likeness,Give Him your heart an’ your life He’ll bless!So do not dread when from th’ earthly wage,The tax is taken, it’s only a page;And give your all to the Masters plan,The crowns He gives will eternity span!.dbs.

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To save water in the Ogallala aquifer, look to parts of Kansas already using less

LIBERAL, Kansas — Through the parched region of the High Plains that lives and dies by groundwater, states are paying attention to western Kansas to see how farmers are managing with less water.Farmers are increasingly feeling the pressure to find answers to an emptying aquifer as more of their irrigation wells that give the state an abundance of grain and power the economy run dry.But there are some areas that are starting to see success with local solutions.Katie Durham, a groundwater district manager, said it’s time to start having difficult conversations with neighbors and industry partners to see actual improvement to the aquifer.“If we do not do something, we are not going to be here, and we need people to understand what we could do if we stretch that resource,” Durham said.Roughly 200 conservationists, academics and farmers shared their hopes, concerns and expertise earlier this month at the 2024 Ogallala Aquifer Summit in Liberal, Kansas.

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Kiowa County Senior Center shares menus, issues thanks

We would like to thank Kiowa County Ministerial Alliance for sponsoring our Easter meal here at the center!!!Menu next week:Monday, April 15: Fish, Parsley Potatoes, Vegetable, Peaches, Dinner RollTuesday, April 16: Chicken and dressing, Vegetable, Tropical Fruit, Dinner RollWednesday, April 17: Ham Salad, Pea Salad, Cookie, Fruit, CrackersThursday, April 18: Grilled Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Fruit, CrackersFriday, April 19: Pizza Casserole, Vegetable, Mixed Fruit, Bread Stick

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