With help from Kansas Farm Bureau’s campaign to End Hunger, Stevens County Farm Bureau is working to address food insecurity issues in Hugoton.

This project came about in 2022 when County Coordinator Jamie Gooch contacted Nancy Bansemer with Project Hope to see what FB could do in helping feel any needs in our community for meat and nutritious food. Nancy was again quick to respond that they were always low on meat in their freezers and were currently trying to serve several families in our community. This project being so successful last year, plans were set forth to continue this End Hunger project for the second year. 4-H Leader Stacy Dillinger again helped with co- ordinating information with the four 4-H Clubs in the County. The group was so excited that everyone was on board to help make a difference within the County and families of Kansas. Those 4-H Clubs are Buffalo Boosters, Cloverleaf Cowboys, Heartland and Wranglers and each of these 4 clubs committed in donating a finished hog after the County Fair. Then Stevens County Farm Bureau Association, FB Agent Jeff Ramsey and Kansas Farm Bureau would be responsible for the processing of the hogs. Together we delivered 798 pounds of sausage to our local Project Hope.

“Farmers and ranchers know how important it is for all families to have access to safe, nutritious food,” says Brad Niehues County Farm Bureau President. “We are excited to be a part of the solution.”