Tagged: Kansas Department of Agriculture

Kansas agriculture officials say a new law taking effect in July will help a growing number of farmers' markets across the state.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture announced last week that it would move its offices from Topeka to Manhattan. Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman said officials at the Kansas State University Foundation made the suggestion.

House legalizes switchblades; Kan. Department of Ag moving to Manhattan; Bill with HIV quarantine concerns is advancing.

House Passes Bill Legalizing Switchblades

A bill making it legal to own switchblades and stiletto-type knives is awaiting for Gov. Sam Brownback's signature.

The Kansas House passed the measure 95-26 on Thursday, a day after the measure cleared the Senate.

While emergency management workers are preparing for snow and ice, state officials are urging water districts to update their plans for water conservation.

All Kansas counties are under a drought emergency, and the drought is predicted to last into 2013.

Kansas Water Office director Tracy Streeter says most of the state's public water supply systems already have conservation plans, but cities and rural water districts should update their drought plans based on their experiences this past year.