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Program assists seniors in accessing fresh foods
The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) continues to provide important support to low-income seniors across the state by helping them purchase fresh produce, herbs, and honey directly from authorized farmers at Kansas farmers markets. The program strengthens local communities by connecting seniors with healthy food options while supporting Kansas farmers.
K-RAD: a resource for family caregivers
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be rewarding, but it can also bring intense physical, emotional, and financial demands. For family caregivers who have limited access to respite care, the Kansas Respite for Alzheimer’s & Dementia (K-RAD) program offers essential help and relief.
Neosho River to receive alligator snapping turtles
Kansas wildlife officials are preparing to release another batch of alligator snapping turtles into the Neosho River next month. This follows the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) first release of 40 turtles last September, which, according to the department, appears to be doing well.
Braves golf takes top spot, Drew Buchman leads the way
The Council Grove Braves golf team claimed first place at the Southeast of Saline Invitational with a team score of 332, outpacing the competition in a strong field of eleven teams.