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Tag Archives: Faces of Harvest
Faces of Harvest: Phil White, Wellington
Each year, more than 20,000 Kansas wheat farmers take dramatic risks to grow the wheat that feeds the world. We hope you enjoy learning more about these farmers through our series, “The Faces of Harvest.” When a journalist heads to the … Continue reading
The Faces of Harvest: Mike and Tanner Brown, Colby
It has been a rough few years for farmers in western Kansas. Drought has taken its toll on many farmers, and Mike Brown of Solomon Creek Farms near Colby, is no exception. The 2013 wheat yields have been disappointing for … Continue reading
The Faces of Harvest: Lance Russell, Hays
Lance Russell knew from age 3 that farming was all he wanted to do. Everything about farming was fascinating: all the machinery, the wonder of growing crops and especially, wheat harvest. “Wheat harvest was the happiest time of the year. … Continue reading
The Faces of Harvest: Greg Peterson, Assaria
You probably have heard of him from the YouTube sensation videos: “I’m Farming and I Grow It”, “Farmer Style”, and “A Fresh Breath of Farm Air,” but Peterson Farm Brother Greg is still just a regular farm kid. After he … Continue reading
The Faces of Harvest: Joe Kejr, Salina
Some people say that the family farm has gone extinct, that corporate farming has taken over and the traditions and farms of our grandparents are gone forever. However, at Kejr Family Farms that statement just isn’t true. The Kejr family … Continue reading
The Faces of Harvest: Larry Kepley, Ulysses
Education has been on the heart of Larry Kepley from a young age. After graduating from K-State, he taught vocational agriculture before becoming an extension agent. Several years in the workforce and a master’s degree later, Larry’s and his wife … Continue reading
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The Faces of Harvest: Ken Grecian, Palco
Each year, more than 20,000 Kansas wheat farmers take dramatic risks to grow the wheat that feeds the world. We hope you enjoy learning more about these farmers through our series, “The Faces of Harvest.” Like many veteran farmers, Ken … Continue reading
The Faces of Harvest: Bill and Fran Garrison, Miltonvale
Bill Garrison from Miltonvale , is a 2nd generation farmer that has been farming wheat for almost 50 years. “I enjoy what I’m doing and I’m going to continue to do it as long as I’m able,” said Bill. After … Continue reading
The Faces of Harvest: Jared Stieben, Bazine
Each year, more than 20,000 Kansas wheat farmers take dramatic risks to grow the wheat that feeds the world. We hope you enjoy learning more about these farmers through our series, “The Faces of Harvest.” Some kids were simply born … Continue reading
Posted in Agronomy, Faces of Harvest, Farming, Human Interest, Wheat Harvest
Tagged 2013 wheat crop, 2013 wheat harvest, agriculture, crops, Faces of Harvest, farmers, Kansas, Kansas Wheat, wheat
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The Faces of Harvest: The Strohl Family, Cunningham
Each year, more than 20,000 Kansas wheat farmers take dramatic risks to grow the wheat that feeds the world. We hope you enjoy learning more about these farmers through our series, the “Faces of Harvest.” At an early age, Frank Strohl … Continue reading
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