Rural Affairs
Locally Sourced Turkeys Flying Off the Shelves for Thanksgiving, Despite Higher Prices
Demand for turkeys, particularly smaller birds, is strong this Thanksgiving season, even thought prices are up about 20% over last year.
Great Pumpkins Keep Family Traditions Alive, Even Through A Pandemic
More than 80% of Americans plan to buy at least one pumpkin each fall. Like turkey on Thanksgiving or singing at Christmas, the pumpkin patch has become a family tradition for many.
Mind, Body and Crime in the Country
Drug addiction and untreated mental health issues are leading contributors to higher violent crime rates in rural America.
Preventing the Next Dust Bowl
Farmers in Kansas, which has the most no-till farm acreage in the nation, are embracing cover crops to support sustainability.
Rural Suicide Rates Are Rising In Kansas And Solutions Won’t Come Easy
Sparsely populated communities face unique challenges, such as isolation and cultural stigmas about mental health, that call for tailored suicide prevention approaches.