On June 27, 2025 members of the Flint Hills 4-H Club enjoyed a morning visiting M.A.D. (Making a Difference) Farm by Alta Vista for their educational tour. Club members pictured are: (L to R) Isaac Sc…

Blueberries are out in full force when the weather warms. Blueberries are delicious freshly picked, and can be topped with some light cream for a refreshing dessert. Blueberries also are equally at ho…

A grain cart operator is the combine operators right hand man, technically left hand, I guess, when it comes to unloading.

Growing up, in our family, the combine operator is the farmer, the boss, no on…

Chicken wings are a staple offering at sports watch parties, picnics, happy hours, and much more. Buffalo style wings are perhaps the most recognized version of this beloved finger food, but the oppor…

I took a very unsuccessful walk on Sunday morn. I went out to the far corner of the pasture to get the milk cow and came back with no milk cow. Before I came back with no milk cow, I did make all the …

Knowing how to respond when confronted with a medical emergency is vital knowledge that can save lives, including one’s own. Emergency medical personnel like EMTs and first responders in law enf…

Summer party season requires having plenty of refreshing, and easy-toprepare offerings for family, friends and other guests. Salads come in all shapes and sizes, and can feature a versatile mix of ing…

This is the thirty-third installment in a series of stories from Roderick Turnbull’s “More Maple Hill Stories.”

When I was a boy the word “patio,” as far as we were concer…