As part of the Full Plates, Bright Futures initiative, funded by the 2025 Hunger Free Kansas grant program, more than 30 students from White City and Council Grove High Schools rolled up their sleeves to fight food insecurity in the Flint Hills. Together, these students prepared and packaged 287 freezable, microwave-ready meals, which were distributed to local organizations serving families in need. This effort was guided by lessons developed by Diane Mora, creator of the Ki

Older farmers are more likely to develop dementia, which can increase their risk of injuries - especially on farms and ranches. Even those with memory problems who just live on a farm, not work on it, can be at risk. While there are general resources for farm and home safety, there aren’t any programs that focus on the specific challenges of dementia in farming communities. Caring for someone with dementia in these areas can also be especially tough on families.  To fill this

Live Well Morris County partners have been hard at work teaching elementary school students the importance of bike safety. These lessons go beyond riding—they help children develop habits that will keep them safe for life. At a young age, kids are eager to explore and gain independence, but they often don’t fully understand the risks of cycling. By introducing bike safety early—such as wearing helmets, following traffic rules, and staying alert—we empower children to make sma

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Karen Blakeslee Kansas State University Research & Extension-"You Asked It" Most home kitchens have one oven. That reduces space for cooking other tasty dishes for holiday meals. During the holidays, try using another method for cooking the turkey.  Outdoor methods include a grill or smoker, deep fat turkey fryer , and the “Big Green Egg.” Indoor options include an electric roaster, pressure cooker or even the microwave. Can two turkeys be roas

Are you passionate about early childhood? Do you have a vested interest in the state of early childhood in our community? We'd love to have you join us at our next Early Childhood Task Force meeting on November 4.