Sumner County Fair in Caldwell, Kansas: A Celebration of Community and Tradition!
by Border Queen Harvest Hub
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,…
Goats, Grit, and a Family’s Passion: Meet the Beesleys of Conway Springs
by Border Queen Harvest Hub
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.
Meet Barbara “Princess” Ross – A Story of Resilience and Community
by Border Queen Harvest Hub
Driving along Highway 49 near Mayfield, Kansas, you might notice a modest front-yard sign that reads simply:
Commercial Kitchen Update
by Border Queen Harvest Hub
New Commercial Kitchen Takes Root in Caldwell, Thanks to Community CollaborationA new commercial kitchen is under construction behind the Caldwell Workspace at 110 S. Main Street…
Providing Food Security Through the Smallholder Farm Concept
by Rick McNary
In my work in the international hunger space over the past two decades, I discovered the important role that supporting smallholder farmers had to do with ending hunger and…
Exploring Rural Grocery Stores
by Jen Kern
As part of my work with the Border Queen Harvest Hub (BQHH), I’ve had the opportunity to visit some incredible places that embody the heart of locally grown food. Each one has…
Border Queen Harvest Hub Hosts Lunch and Learn in Caldwell
by Jen Kern
On March 24, the Border Queen Harvest Hub (BQHH) hosted a Lunch and Learn at Sugar Sisters in Caldwell. Owned by Jeff Janzen and Steve McCullough, Sugar Sisters is a catering…
Dr. Jennifer Kern Hired As New Executive Director
by Rick McNary
The Border Queen Harvest Hub (BQHH) has hired Jennifer Kern as its executive director to manage the day-to-day operations of the local food system along with the new BQHH…
Work To Begin on the New Border Queen Harvest Hub Commercial Kitchen in Caldwell
by Rick McNary
Construction will soon begin on a public-use commercial kitchen in the Caldwell Workspace thanks to a grant from K-State 105 given to the Sumner County Economic Development (SCED…