Kansas may be synonymous with wheat fields and corn, but it’s also becoming a hub for innovation in sustainable agriculture. During my visit to Prairie Band Ag last fall, I discovered how this small, yet mighty operation is revolutionizing the industrial hemp industry while giving back to its local

Barbecue | Doughnuts | Farm-to-table | Fried chicken. While those items have recently topped foodies’ trend charts, Kansas has been nailing these hot culinary categories for decades. Here’s a sampling of the state’s best eats in each of these areas.

The Barbecue Meccas of Kansas City and Wichita