Hits: 1 Qualified For Nationals, Repeat Regional Champion Qualified For Nationals, Repeat Regional Champion Livestock Auctioneer Works For Sellers And Buyers  By Frank J. Buchman  “Respect and taking care of people are requirements for the best auctioneers.”  That’s not the first description most would give of a top auctioneer. Yet considering every aspect of the profession, it is most important, according to one of the best in the business.  Even a very emotional characteristic of being a livestock auctioneer for Lynn Langvardt, Chapman, Kansas.  Working three ma ..read more

Hits: 1 By Frank J. Buchman “When farmland is healthy, there is a balanced ecosystem with plenty of native plants and habitat for wildlife.”   This is called biodiversity, and all landowners can do something to improve it, according to Jo Ann Baumgarten of Wild Farm Alliance.  “When there’s a lot of biodiversity, the benefits are many,” she emphasized.  Farmers can attract pollinators that help pollinate their crops, and they can attract beneficial insects that help to control pest insects.   There are beneficial birds that eat pest insects, we ..read more

Hits: 1 By Frank J. Buchman Michael Thompson of Almena has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award.   Presented in honor of conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers and forestland owners for land, water, and wildlife resources conservation.   In Kansas, the award is presented annually by Sand County Foundation, American Farmland Trust, Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, and the Ranchland Trust of Kansas.   Thompson grows crops and raises beef cattle at Thompson Farm and Ranch in Norto ..read more

Hits: 1 By Frank J. Buchman  “Steel is in short supply.”  Double meaning to the short comment. Farmers are still having trouble buying machinery. Builders who do steel construction projects continue to have difficulty finding materials.  Last fall, farmers across the country, desperate to upgrade equipment, found dealer and auction lots empty. Dealers of all brands were out of machinery and were running low on some parts.  Manufacturers of both agricultural and construction equipment lacked everything from tires to steel components to computer chips.  A year later, the ..read more

Watch for our Video/Podcast coming soon with information from Miami County Museum President, Agnes Dillard. There are so many exciting plans for this museum to benefit us all! Join us and help out when you can! Visit the completed Indian Room… IT’s Amazing!! Local Miami County History ..read more

     The Miami County Historical Museum has a new exhibit which starts August 1, 2022.  The title of the exhibit is “Living Sovereignty”.  It contains information on the different Indian tribes in Kansas and Missouri.  Despite the broken treaties, the terrible act of removal (trail of tears), genocide, and the suppression of Indigenous cultures and languages, tribal sovereignty was codified in U.S. law.  Currently there are over 570 federally recognized tribes and even more that are not federally recognized.  They all continue to celebrate their tra ..read more

Most older businesses, establishments, organizations, and groups have a past, present, and look to the future for growth and prosperity.  One cannot forget the present because you are living it and you cannot forget the future because it has not happened yet.  The past is the one that you need to remember and not forget.  Remembering what happened when you were a child, or you lived in a certain place, or when some noteworthy event happened that changed the course of history, is an important part of your individual history.   It is great to remember these things, but e ..read more

Anything fried is a favorite on the Farm. Especially if it’s served with mashed potatoes and cream gravy. Preparing the meat: Cut 2 to 3 oz. cuts of meat whether you are using a pork loin, beef roast, or chicken breast or thigh. Pound meat between pieces of parchment or waxed paper to tenderize and form your cutlet. After tenderizing place meat on parchment sheet ..read more

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by Melissa McDonald, Whispering Elm Farm There is still some seats available as of 01/28/22. Email melissa@whisperingelmfarm.com to register! $40.00 Date: January 29, 2022 Time 2:00 – 4:00 at Better Equine Ranch 29545 Pleasant Valley Rd Paola, Ks 66071. We will cover a lot of ground in this class talking about all the natural things you can do for you and your family to stay as healthy as you can this winter. We will talk about all kinds of ailments from stomach bugs to colds, flu and rashes. Takes place at Better Equine Ranch, $40 Disclaimer… I have been teaching this class for a number of ye ..read more