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Schlageck, John
Prepare for winter driving
When I think about the perils associated with winter travel, I think about my dad’s simple, but sound advice, “Stay off the roads.”
Dad...
Schlageck, John
The gift of memory
If I could request but one gift during the holiday season, I’d ask for a book. Books abound with a wealth of knowledge and...
Schlageck, John
When winter bites
When the temperatures in Kansas dip below freezing, two types of people usually surface – those who enjoy invigorating...
Schlageck, John
Often forgotten
Think of farmers and ranchers and this old, often forgotten tribute comes to mind. It fits farmers like seed in the soil or...
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Stockman’s instincts rooted in the heart
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Farmer stockmen possess a burning desire to care for their livestock. A few years back, I witnessed this dedication...
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Not so fast
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Pre-packaged, vacuum-packed, just add water.
Many of us in Kansas live in a world where food comes fast – so...
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Hearts and minds
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Each day, farmers and ranchers pull on their boots, roll up their sleeves and go to work outside rural...
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Use your head for something other than a hat rack
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
If Billy Crystal’s Fernando character were to visit a Kansas farm this spring you can be sure he wouldn’t...
