For many kids growing up in rural areas, agriculture is more than just a way of life, it’s an integral part of their daily experience. But for those who might not live on a farm, connecting with ...

Ty Murphy brushes his hog's hair at the Missouri State Fair. Murphy shows animals through 4-H and FFA and received a grant that helped him start his own goat business. SEDALIA — On a hot and humid ...

Ty Murphy brushes his hog's hair at the Missouri State Fair (Jana Rose Scheise/KBIA). SEDALIA — On a hot and humid afternoon in the Swine Barn of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, brothers Cole and ...