Hays Post

McCarty Family Farms, MVP Dairy and Cargill have announced an investment aimed at supporting the next generation of agriculture, according to a report from Kansas-based outlet Hays Post. The story highlights growing attention on how established dairy and agribusiness players are funding young farmers, education or workforce development in the rural farming sector, a topic of ongoing concern as farm populations age and succession becomes harder.

The manager of Wichita State University's Biological Field Station has written a public letter advocating for Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History. In the letter, published by Hays Post, the manager argues for the museum's value to science education and the region. The letter adds to discussion over the museum's future in Hays, Kansas.

Play Hays has released a children's book that turns a local museum idea into a story on the page. The project, covered by Hays Post, highlights community efforts in Hays, Kansas, to inspire children's interest in a museum through storytelling. Details about the book's contents, authors, and availability have not yet been widely reported.