Report for America

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

AgrAbility Helps Folks of All Abilities to Farm

By Cami Koons | November 29, 2023

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.

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

Eat Local, Eat Wild

By Cami Koons, Clarence Dennis | November 22, 2023

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.

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

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

By Cami Koons | October 18, 2023

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.

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

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

By Graycen Wheeler | October 17, 2023

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