Jun 26, 2018

While summer may be slower paced for some, it’s an extremely busy time for farmers – tending to their fields, harvesting crops and moving livestock between pastures. The end result is a lot of heavy farm equipment on major highways and rural roads. K-State Research and Extension farm safety specialist Kerri Ebert...

Jun 19, 2018

The summer months are a perfect time to try new fruits and vegetables. They’re fresh, abundantly available, and typically less expensive than at any other time of the year. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter looks at eight healthy summer fruits, vegetables and drinks that taste great and...

Jun 19, 2018

Millions of rural residents face limited choices and low quality in their retail food options. An important source of healthy rural food access is the retail grocery store. Unfortunately, these rural businesses are struggling and many are closing their doors. David Procter, Director for Engagement and Community...

Jun 5, 2018

Every year an estimated 5 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. However, experts believe that for every case of elder abuse or neglect that is reported, as many as 23 cases go unreported. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched June 15th, 1966, to raise awareness of the...