A hobby grew into a successful business in the Tucker farm near Niotaze.
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Honey business keeps Tuckers busy as bees
Monday, June 15th, 2009Tags: bees, farm, honey
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Putting a Face on Food
Monday, June 15th, 2009The Merc has been putting a face on their food and creating a sense of community since 1974.
Artisan Cheese Fresh from the Goat Dairy
Monday, June 15th, 2009Kathy Landers, of Landeria Farms, oversees one of the few Grade A alpine goat dairies in the region. The cheeses produced capture and display the flavors only available in the northeastern part of the state.
Where the Buffalo Roam
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008Ed Dillinger and his wife Susan own the Lazy Heart D Ranch, home to 80 bison.
Tags: beef, bison, buffalo, meat, ranch, Westmoreland
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Holy-Field: Michelle Meyer’s world of winemaking
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Les and Michelle Meyer planted their first grape vines in 1986. Today the father-daughter team grows more than 12,000 vines on 14 acres at Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery in the Leavenworth County town of Basehor.
Tags: Basehor, grapes, vineyard, wine
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In Alma, everybody says “cheeseâ€
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008Alvin Kahle and Jim Ferguson have been making Alma cheese for 40 years. But in this small town in Wabaunsee County, cheese is a community endeavor.
Tags: Alma, cheese, dairy
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Young Anthony becomes a beekeeper
Thursday, May 1st, 2008A young son with health challenges pestered his parents to get him some bees. One hive evolved into a family business and Anthony became an expert beekeeper and honey salesman.
Tags: bees, honey, Lawrence
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