Kansas farmers weigh the risks and rewards in a new era of agriculture.

A trend toward getting to know where food comes from has taken hold, with several farm op-tions for locals to choose from in the Douglas County area.

Douglas County’s 4-H club introduces young farmers not only to the value of hard work but also to the world of business.

The physical work involved in larger-scale farming can be taxing, but so can the less-seen mental struggle going on behind the scenes to keep the business profitable.