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KDA Offers Grants Through The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is accepting applications for a second round of grants under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. Nearly $6.46 million was awarded to the agency in 2023 through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) for this program and 49 simplified equipment-only grants were given in 2024 during the initial round.

In the second round, awards will range in value from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000 and do not require cost sharing or matching.

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A scary day on the sheep farm

Video: A scary day on the sheep farm


Well, after a few days off and finally feeling rested and ready to come home, I got a call from Carissa that our telehandler was on FIRE!! Thankfully, it didn't spread far and she was able to get it out of the barn and as far as she could to protect the sheep and barn. But a good reminder to check the spots where birds like to nest as this seems to be nesting season in the barn.