The North Central Kansas Specialty Crop Project is promoting the business interests of specialty crop growers from Washington, Republic, Marshall, Cloud, and Clay Counties. The 5-county Project is directed by Twilya L'Ecuyer of the Washington County Farm Bureau. Major funding comes from a KS Department of Commerce Specialty Crop grant. For more information, contact Twilya at washingtonfb@kfb.org.

The Sisters of St. Joseph is hosting a community garden at the Motherhouse in Concordia. Contact Sr. Betty Suther at the Manna House of Prayer for more information, 785-243-4428.

An excellent agritourism course is being offered in Netawaka, Kansas. It may be worth the drive. Click here for more info.