Reno County Farmers' Market

01/26/2025

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We are continuing to accept applications for both of our scholarship programs! The application can be found at thevieyrafoundation.org/apply

Please share with any music or visual arts students that might benefit from funding their education and reach out with any questions!

01/26/2025

NEW CLASS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 4!

01/25/2025

If you have been to our market in the past years and walk into our North entrance many of you would remember seeing Mary and her twin sister in hot pink tutus selling concrete stones “DOUBLE TROUBLE YARD ART” and always smiling creating joy to all of our customers and vendors. Their infectious laughter would get you every time. Our heartfelt condolences to her sister Marjorie , all of their family and friends of the community.

" /> Mary Armstrong James, 77, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 in

01/24/2025

You don’t want to miss this event! Join in person of via livestream. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18VjGCUUr9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Presenting at Talk20 Hutch - 21st Edition:

Jordan Bell & David Naab with "Garden4Good - Hutchinson Correctional Facility."

The Garden4Good program has been at Hutchinson Correctional Facility - East Unit since 2011. Garden4Good has a 1.9-acre garden that produces more than 44-thousand pounds of fruit and vegetables each year that are used within Hutchinson Correctional Facility and community partners.

01/23/2025

Let’s all do our part to prevent wildfires in our little corner of the 🌎.

🔥 Pile Burning During Snow Cover ❄️

With snow cover from recent winter storms, cold temperatures have allowed significant snow cover to remain on the landscape prompting many Kansans taking advantage of the conditions to burn brush piles. To fully consume brush piles, don’t forget to stir your piles. Stirring and pushing piles sifts the ash and brings unburned material to the top where it can fully consume. Without stirring, the ash will smother unburnt material, and the brush pile can go into slow smolder which can last weeks on end. Then when snow melts, and on a windy day, leftover embers can reignite, sending sparks into nearby vegetation causing a wildfire.

💡 Stay safe and prevent wildfires:
✅ Follow local burn regulations.
✅ Plan burns according to duration of expected snow cover.
✅ Check weather for at minimum, seven days out to determine if snow cover will remain on the landscape.
✅ Stir your piles frequently to promote full consumption.
✅ Once pile is consumed, flatten it within the burned area to get the remaining heat out and extinguish. Help protect our communities by preventing wildfire starts! 🌲🛡️

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01/23/2025

Come join the Emancipation Day activities with a little education!

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February 17th 2025 Hutchinson Black History Month Program: What's Emancipation Got To Do With It!

01/21/2025

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Please help us get the word out! These Local Food Producer workshops will teach you everything you need to know to build or grow your local food business.

01/21/2025

We’re counting down the days until we get to see you all again! Let’s make 2025 a year for the record books 🍆🍓🍑🍎🥔🍉🥦🥒🥕🌽

01/14/2025

This is a great opportunity for existing and aspiring food producers to learn the ropes!

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By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service

MANHATTAN, Kan. – In 2022, the U.S. Census of Agriculture reported an estimated 116,617 farms accounting for more than $3.26 billion in food sales directly to consumers – a 16% increase over the census taken five years prior.

In Kansas, local food sales has increased at an even greater clip, as much as 185% more between 2017 and 2022, according to Amanda Lindahl, the program coordinator with Kansas Local Food Systems.

In raw numbers, that’s 1,764 Kansas farms selling food at such places as the local farmers market, an on-farm stand or even directly to a neighbor.

“But this is still only 3.2% of total Kansas farms in 2022,” Lindahl said, “so we have much more room for growth in direct-to-consumer sales.”

The Kansas Local Food Systems program – administered by K-State Research and Extension – has joined with the Kansas Department of Agriculture to offer a series of workshops for local food producers, beginning Jan. 31.

Registration is now available online for each of the six workshops, which cost $25. The list of upcoming workshops includes:

Jan. 31: Manhattan – Pottorf Hall, Riley County Fairgrounds.
Feb. 1: Wichita – Sedgwick County Extension Education Center.
Feb. 7: Olathe – K-State Olathe.
Feb. 21: Chanute – Neosho County Community College.
Feb. 28: Hays – K-State Agricultural Research Center.
March 28: Garden City – Southwest Research-Extension Center.

Each workshop begins at 9 a.m. and is open to all interested. The Feb. 7 workshop in Olathe also is available by livestream for $5, and includes options for Spanish or English.

“One of the things we learned from a series of community roundtables we held last year is that there is a great need to support local food entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to navigating regulations, increasing their marketing skills and reaching new markets for their products,” said Rebecca McMahon, administrator of the Kansas Local Food System program.

“These workshops are a great way to reach a range of farmers and small food businesses around the state that want to sell their products directly to consumers.”

Lindahl notes that the workshop also help local food producers build a network of other food producers in Kansas.

“I believe that the direct-to-consumer market provides opportunities for farmers and ranchers to capture more value for their products, ultimately making more profitable operations for Kansas producers,” Lindahl said.

The topics planned for each workshop include:
Marketing.
Food safety.
Regulations on selling meat, eggs and poultry.
Sales tax for vendors.
Kansas Senior Farmers Market nutrition training.

This year’s workshops are funded in part by the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops, and the Kansas Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program.

More information and registration is available at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/kansaslocalfoods/get-involved/workshops.html.

01/14/2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to educate yourself while celebrating the holiday in a real, meaningful way.

Hutch in Harmony is thrilled for King Day Weekend starting this Friday! 🎉 This annual celebration has been a cornerstone of our community, and we’re proud to support it every year.

The weekend begins with Money Mastery 101, an empowering workshop to help you take control of your finances, and free childcare will be provided to ensure everyone can participate. Every event throughout the weekend is completely free, making it accessible for all to come together, honor Dr. King’s legacy, and engage in meaningful discussions and activities.

As longstanding members of the NAACP and advocates for community growth, we are excited to join hands with you to make this year’s celebration impactful and memorable. Let’s come together, celebrate progress, and recommit to building a brighter future!

Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!

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01/10/2025

01/09/2025

Check out this great opportunity to keep your family safe!

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January is National Radon Action Month. Join us for this free Radon Safety Class, presented by the K-State Kansas Radon Program. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required by Monday, January 13. To register, call the Reno County Extension Office at 620-662-2371 or fill out the form at https://bit.ly/RadonRenoCounty

01/08/2025

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Would you like to have more influence in laws and rules that affect your life? Then you’ll want to go to Kansas 4-H Citizenship in Action! This two day event is sponsored by the State 4-H Youth Leadership Council. The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth
to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. The legislative visit will not only familiarize youth with the capitol building, but will also show
them how they can affect the legislative process.

Register at
https://bit.ly/3WbRAIN. Cost is $225 per participant but you can fill out a 4-H Council application. Registration Deadline: January 24, 2025

01/07/2025

The cooler months are a great time to spice up your cooking and reap the benefits of enhanced flavors and health!

This year, we hope you make the resolution to experience new flavors and experiment with different ingredients. To help you get started, here's a list of things to try: https://bit.ly/3BlCCsr.

01/05/2025

These names are EPIC🤣

The City of Wichita- Government gets creative each year with its list of snow plows. Here's some of our favorites. ❄️☃️🌨️

01/03/2025

This is a great opportunity for all you local crafters! Check it out 👇👇👇

✨CALL FOR ARTISTS✨

The Hutchinson Art Center is now accepting artist vendor entries for our 2025 Hutchinson Art Fair!

The Art Fair takes place on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There will be at least 15 cash prizes ranging from $100 to $600 each. A 10 foot x 10 foot booth space costs $85 for one artist, or $110 for two artists sharing a booth.

Space is limited, so learn more about this great vending opportunity or sign up to be vendor today by visiting our website at https://www.hutchinsonartcenter.net/hutchinson-art-fair-registration.