This article is part of a series examining the sweeping and often overlooked consequences of proposed SNAP cuts, sharing a range of perspectives — from health experts and policy leaders to frontline grocers and rural providers — about the ripple effects of slashing the nation’s most critical anti-hunger program. Today, we hear from Nick Levendofsky of the Kansas Farmers Union on how these cuts could affect rural communities, agriculture, and local economies. Tell Us About th

McPherson, KS — “For Farmers' Sake” is the theme of Kansas Farmers Union’s 118th anniversary state convention to be held at Drury Plaza Broadview Hotel in Wichita, KS November 18-19. “Our state convention is where we do the grunt work in Kansas Farmers Union. This is where our delegates create the policy we work from, where our officers are elected, and where our national delegates are selected to represent Kansas at national policy drafting," KFU President Donn Teske said. "

MCPHERSON -  For local food businesses in the Newton, KS area, leveraging relationships and opportunities with one another has helped...

Kansas Farmers Union members (left to right) Nick Levendofsky, Sheila Kjellberg, Donna Pearson McClish, and Tom Giessel recently visited...

MCPHERSON, KS - Kansas Farmers Union (KFU) congratulates United States Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) on his recent appointment to serve on...

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Farmers Union (KFU) has a long history of support for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Rural residents...

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Farmers Union (KFU) members gathered November 20-21 to elect leadership, advance key policy priorities for the...

By Nick Levendofsky, KFU Executive Director McPherson, KS — Kansas Farmers Union (KFU) hosted the organization’s 116th annual state...

by Nick Levendofsky, KFU Executive Director If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that there is never a truly perfect time to visit a...

“Jill Elmers: Woman of Impact” story by Anne Brockhoff, photo by Steven Hertzog - reposted courtesy of the Lawrence Business Magazine -...

By Nick Levendofsky, Kansas Farmers Union Executive Director On January 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the...

By Nick Levendofsky, KFU Executive Director “Creating Community” is the focus of the 2022 Kansas Farmers Union’s 115th anniversary state...