Central Kansas Beginning Farmers

01/06/2026

Hey folks, we're running our 8-week Farm Beginnings course starting this month, focused on farm business startup and management. New in 2026, the course fees are eligible to be refunded to you once you complete the class. We hope you can join us! kansasruralcenter.org/farmbeginnings

08/13/2025

Our Mission: To promote the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education and advocacy that advance an economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially just food and farming system.KRC believes that multifaceted farming systems hold the key to preserving, developing an...

08/06/2025

Hey all, this is a pulse check. How is your summer going? What are your struggles and successes? 🌻

03/13/2025

Calling All Producers! 🌾 K-State, CCTA, and USDA-NRCS want your input on cover crops in the semi-arid Great Plains! This survey aims to understand producer perspectives on cover crops in drier regions like Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado. Your feedback will help shape future conservation programs and management guidelines.

📢 Whether you use cover crops or not, we want to hear from you! Take the survey here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZmbxKImWhjkXQ2

09/20/2024

We’re ready to see you at this year’s Food and Farm Conference!

It's finally here! We are thrilled to announce that the tickets for the 2024 Food and Farm Conference are now available.

This year, we celebrate 45 Years of Conservation, Diversification and Innovation in Kansas! Follow our link to get all the info and register today!

https://kansasruralcenter.org/2024-annual-conference

09/17/2024

Follow the link below to sign-up to learn the basics about how local farms can connect with child nutrition programs in ways that can benefit the whole community.

https://bit.ly/KSF2SWebinars

08/15/2024

02/14/2024

Do you have products in your field that go to waste? How can you get the best use out of your entire crop? Join Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center and the Kansas Rural Center on March 25 in Salina, KS, for a free workshop about reducing food loss and waste and maximizing the potential for excess food. 🍏🍓🌽🍞🧀♻️

The topics and conversations will focus on issues relevant to farmers, producers, community gardens, farmer's markets, school dining services, and nonprofit organizations. But anyone interested is invited to join the discussion! Register: www.wichita.edu/KSFarmerWorkshop