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Revitalizing Rural Grocery: Building stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities
When a rural grocery store becomes untenable, the repercussions can be far-reaching. Access to fresh and healthy foods is crucial for community vitality and overall well-being. By cultivating robust p
Tackling complex water resource challenges through collaboration and community engagement
Water, the essence of life itself, stands as our most indispensable resource, yet often goes unappreciated. Water scarcity and sustainability pose formidable hurdles with far-reaching implications for
Beyond Borders: Advancing Biosecurity through Global Partnerships
In an era of transformative global shiftsdefined by evolving commodity trade patterns, the rise of online shopping, and economic challengesa critical reevaluation of biosecurity strategies is impera
The challenges of contamination and maintaining quality flour in the wheat milling industry
Milling of wheat into flour seems like it would be pretty straight forward. An application that simply requires running seed though a crushing process and sifting out the flour as the appropriate par
Grit and Sunshine: Farming Sustainably and Eating with Intent
Is our current food system sustainable? The consumption of seasonal, locally produced food sustains nutritional value, reduces the carbon footprint, and supports the growth of local economies. In man
Impacting the food system and changing lives in Manhattan and Riley County
There are so many needs when it comes to food, including the availability of food and its impact on health. How does one make a difference to meet these needs? The ability to identify needs and a pass
Food security challenges for university students
Food availability and food security are not always guaranteed on college campuses. Issues of food insecurity and a lack of food certainly do not end at the campus borders, but rather extend out into t
Food and poetry: Exploring the connection between food, the five senses, creativity and language
Poetry provides a conduit for engaging readers in fostering feelings and understandings. Food, creativity, language, and words all play a significant role in our lives and relationships. In the latest
Connecting food security and food safety, locally and beyond
How do we maintain relevant information on public health in the arena of local food producers? Is there a connection between food security and food safety? How do we make information on mitigating th
Big data, interdisciplinary research and the future of agriculture
The agriculture industry has advanced in many positive ways, including increases in productivity and efficiency, but the cost of those advancements could be high. Current research in agronomy is seeki