Tag: Report for America - Page 5

AgrAbility Helps Folks of All Abilities to Farm

By | November 29, 2023 |

A woman sits at the steering wheel of a utility vehicle and looks out as a group of cows stand beside her.

After a life-altering car crash, Carey Portell’s persistence, willingness to adapt and support from Missouri AgrAbility helped her succeed as a cattle farmer.

Eat Local, Eat Wild

By | November 22, 2023 |

Folks pose for a photo while holding baskets of goodies in front of a colorful mural.

The first-ever Wild Foods Cook-Off, put on by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, drew a crowd of contestants and community members to eat wild foods.

Rural Rebirth: ‘There’s Always Something Going On’ in Baldwin City

By | October 18, 2023 |

a banner hangs over the entrance to downtown Baldwin City. It reads "Welcome to the Maple Leaf Festival"

Baldwin City went from “sleepy” 20 years ago to a vibrant community thanks to some dedicated locals. Its Maple Leaf Festival will draw thousands this weekend.

As Ogallala Aquifer Declines in the Great Plains, States Weigh Metering Irrigation Wells

By | October 17, 2023 |

A water tower in Guymon, Oklahoma, which relies on the Ogallala Aquifer for drinking water.

Water levels are dropping in the Ogallala Aquifer, and states in the Great Plains are considering whether to monitor groundwater irrigators are pumping out.