Behind the Lens: Aaron Patton
A conversation with KANSAS! photographers about their lives in photography AARON PATTON For 16 years, Aaron Patton has been a commercial and…
Creating the Next Generation of Beekeepers
Photography by Justin Lister Working through his family farm, a Rogan Tokach hopes to reverse a statewide decline in honey production Rogan…
Kansas Makers: Women Brewmasters
Photography by Aaron Patton These Kansas venues feature on-site beers created by a new generation of female brewmasters For the most part…
A Reimagined Roast Straight from the Ranch
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Photography by Aaron Patton Eck Agriculture continues generations of farming and ranching with direct-to-customer sales and an array of original recipes Often up before sunrise, Darrin Eck and Beth…
Kansas Makers: Women Brewmasters
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Photography by Aaron Patton These Kansas venues feature on-site beers created by a new generation of female brewmasters For the most part, the brewmaster profession in the United States is…
Kansas Maker: Hats by Lil Grizz
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If you plan to visit Lil Grizz or Joy (who goes by “Mizz Grizz”), you are instructed to just come on in the front door and stomp on the floor a few times. That is because they spend most of their…
Kansas Maker: Ryan Martin, W.H. Ranch Dungarees
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Photography courtesy of W.H. Ranch Dungarees Authentic, Kansas-made Western wear from the Dungaree Dude For many, the name “Kansas” evokes images of the West: cattle drives, ranches, sunsets over the…
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Photography by Dave Leiker On a third-generation farmstead near Durham, Jason and Sheri Wiebe—with the help of their herd of dairy cows—are creating cheese varieties that have won international…
Seven Kansas Cheesemakers to Sample
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Photography by Dave Leiker Cheesemakers across the state are putting Kansas on the map with their locally-made artisanal varieties Alma Creamery Founded in 1946, this family-owned creamery makes…
Letting the Strings Sing
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Photography by Kevin Anderson A Merriam violin maker creates instruments for professional and beginner musicians “I was making violins at night and on the weekends and restoring one-quarter to…
Where to stock up on Kansas Jerky
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Photography: Dave Leiker Drawing on fresh, local supplies and a heritage of meat production, small Kansas businesses produce some of the nation’s best jerky Rich in protein, low in calories…
Morning Light Kombucha
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Photography by Nick Krug It’s about taking care of yourself and your community. Melinda Williamson (mshkoteni bodwewadmi/Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation), the founder of Morning Light Kombucha, has…
'Tribal Enterprises Adapt to Community Needs'
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Photography by Ryan Coody The Baxoje (Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska) are located in the northeast corner of Kansas, and they are doing big things economically. With more than 26 enterprises…
