RUSSELL–Locally-owned Veez Unlimited has been recognized as a From the Land of Kansas retailer effective July 30, 2015.

The goal of the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s trademark program, From the Land of Kansas, is to help businesses that grow, produce, process or manufacture products in Kansas. In addition, the program supports retailers selling Kansas products and ingredients.

From the Land of Kansas seeks to promote Kansas products and retailers as well as provide members with a variety of business development tips and marketing assistance. In addition, the state trademark program provides a consistent way to identify Kansas agriculture-based products.

Veez Unlimited, located within Encore Antiques & Collectibles, 590 S. Fossil, opened in 2009 and is owned by Crystal Craig and Sheryl Krug. Craig and Krug, also co-owners of Encore Antiques & Collectibles with Ward Craig, created Veez Unlimited as a complement to Encore. The “store within a store” features Kansas artisans and food products, as well as a variety of fair trade merchandise.

“Veez Unlimited features a wide variety of products that are branded as From the Land of Kansas,” said Craig in a news release. “We’ve also made an effort to feature artisans from across the state. It’s amazing to see the talent Kansas has to offer.”

For more information about the From the Land of Kansas program, contact Stacy Mayo, From the Land of Kansas Director, at (785) 564-6789. For more information about Veez Unlimited, call (785) 445-8480 or stop by 590 S. Fossil in Russell.