Border Queen Harvest Hub

Do you live on a Kansas Century Farm and belong to Kansas Farm Bureau? You may be eligible to receive a free farm sign and certificate recognizing more than 100 years of family farming heritage.

Kansas Farm Bureau, the state’s leading agriculture advocacy organization, has launched the 2026 Century Farm Program to honor families whose farms and ranches have remained in the same family for over a century. These operations represent generations of dedication, stewardship, and stories worth celebrating.

Princess hosted nine in-person attendees from Caldwell, Mayfield, Corbin, Wellington, and Andover, Kansas, along with three virtual participants joining online from Fredericksburg, Virginia; Tampa, Florida; and Champaign, Illinois.

Back by popular demand, sourdough is rising again at Border Queen Harvest Hub!
Join Kirstan Wylie in the Border Queen Commercial Kitchen for a hands-on introduction to sourdough bread making.

In this 2-hour class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of creating delicious sourdough from scratch in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

What started as a small backyard garden has grown—quite intentionally—into one of south central Kansas’ most beloved local food destinations.

Nestled in Udall, Kansas, Shonda Green’s farm is anything but ordinary.

The best Christmas presents come with a story. I recall when I was 8 years old, I received a Green Bay Packer jersey with the number 15, a replica of my hero, Bart Starr, that my mom ordered from the Sears Christmas catalog. Starr became my hero when I watched him win back-to-back Super Bowls in 1967 and ’68 on our black-and-white TV. I’m still disappointed Mom wouldn’t let me wear the uniform as pajamas.
 

The Border Queen Commercial Kitchen hosted its very first cooking class on Sunday, December 14, from 1:00–3:00 p.m., marking an ex

Tucked away in the quiet community of Rock, Kansas, Annie’s Country Store is more than a place to shop—it’s a heartfelt expression of family, heritage, and the simple joys of rural life.

I recently wrote a piece celebrating the Schmidt family, who have worked the same piece of land since the 1800s—a testament to endurance, stewardship, and the deep roots that bind us to the places we call home. Their story is more than a family history; it’s a reminder of how our fields, barns, and backroads carry generations of memories, lessons, and labor.