Border Queen Harvest Hub

We’re excited to welcome Mayfield Grocery and Locker to the Border Queen Harvest Hub family!

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The Sumner County Fair in Caldwell never disappoints—and this year was no exception! With cooler-than-usual August weather, the fairgrounds were buzzing with energy, excitement, and a strong sense of community.

Fairgoers enjoyed classic traditions like 4-H students proudly showing their prize-winning animals, and rows of vibrant produce, blooming flowers, and incredible youth art on display. Friday brought big smiles and laughter during Mutton Bustin' and the Farm Olympics, where kids competed in fun, hands-on farm challenges.

What started as a 10-year-old boy’s dream has grown into a thriving family farm full of personality, hard work, and love for animals.

Driving along Highway 49 near Mayfield, Kansas, you might notice a modest front-yard sign that reads simply: 

New Commercial Kitchen Takes Root in Caldwell, Thanks to Community Collaboration

A new commercial kitchen is under construction behind the Caldwell Workspace at 110 S. Main Street, bringing fresh opportunities for food entrepreneurs in the region. Made possible by a grant through K-State 105, this kitchen is designed to meet the needs of modern food businesses with specialized appliances and equipment for large-scale food preparation. It will operate in full compliance with health and safety standards.

Sumner County Economic Development Commission is one of 11 projects across Kansas that has been selected for the first cohort of the K-State 105 Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative. 

Through the K-State 105 Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative, Kansas State University and Network Kansas are partnering with communities across Kansas to support entrepreneurship and small business development.