KDC

TOPEKA–The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission is now accepting applications for its two main grant categories. The deadline for application submission is March 13, 2017 and the review date is April 3, 2017. The grant period is from April 24, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017. Projects should still be active as of the review date, though relevant expenses made during the entire grant period can be included, projects completed before the review date are unlikely to be funded. The programs and their sub-categories are as follows:

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM

The Strategic Investment Program recognizes the important role creative organizations play in building and sustaining cultural and economic vibrancy in Kansas. By funding a variety of professional and organizational development opportunities that impact cultural programming, these grants support initiatives that use the arts to enhance community vitality, revitalize neighborhoods, generate local business, create and preserve job opportunities and impact tourism. Applicants must make a compelling case as to why this particular self-identified activity or opportunity was selected, how it will have a substantial impact on their work and community, and how it will enhance the national reputation of Kansas.

Strategic Investment Program grants are awarded in three categories:

· Organizational Development: This category provides funding for professional development opportunities for Kansas based arts organizations that help strengthen business practices, increase organizational viability and promote long term sustainability.

· New and Expanded Works: This program provides funding for new or significantly expanded productions, exhibitions, programs or events by Kansas-based nonprofit arts organizations. Projects should either be an entirely new type of program for the organization designed to diversify its services or an expansion of an existing program designed to significantly enhance the quality of current offerings.

· Equipment and Technology: This program provides funding to purchase equipment, materials, and/or technology upgrades to expand or improve an applicant’s organization.

ARTS INTEGRATION PROGRAM

Arts Integration Programs support the role the arts play in all levels of education, community service, and workforce development. This program provides funding for educational institutions, arts organizations, and community service non-profits to use the arts to increase student success, foster creative thinking, develop critical job skills, and enhance community development.

Arts Integration Programs are awarded in three categories:

· Visiting Artists: This category provides funding for eligible organizations to engage and deepen the impact of arts programming on local and underserved audiences through exposure to and interaction with professional visiting arts. Presenters may book artists in any discipline, not just in performing arts. Projects should strive to integrate an arts discipline into non-arts content areas; help interpret an exhibition, performance, or presentation; and support community development goals and objectives.

· Integrated Arts Education: This category supports new or expanded educational programming that integrates arts learning into non-arts curriculum and content areas to address emerging technologies, areas of skills shortages, STEM curricula, workforce readiness, and increase student performance.

· Innovative Partnerships: This category supports innovative programming between arts organizations and non-arts organizations to impact a variety of community and/or economic development goals. Arts organizations are encouraged to partner with other community entities (hospitals, prisons, etc.) to develop arts-centered programs that address community needs such as public health, transportation, tourism, unemployment, aging, corrections, etc.

To review the application process, as well as program and category specific policies and guidelines visit KansasCommerce.gov/CAIC. To submit an application visit https://kansascaic.submittable.com.

Grants will be reviewed by peer panel and awarded at the quarterly commission meeting on April 3, 2017.

All grants are made possible through a partnership with the NEA and are subject to KCAIC and NEA standards and regulations.

By ANN BUSH
KS State Dept. of Education

TOPEKA — The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsors who are willing to provide nutritious meals to Kansas children during the summer months.

SFSP is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered in the state of Kansas by the Kansas State Department of Education. The program provides reimbursement to schools, public agencies and private nonprofit organizations for food services.

Meals can be served free to children in areas with school or census eligibility based on free and reduced-price meal eligibility. Communities that already have sponsors still have needs, such as additional meal sites, volunteers or activities, said Cheryl Johnson, director of KSDE’s Child Nutrition and Wellness. Check with your community to find out what services are needed.

During the school year, nearly half of the children in Kansas qualify for reduced-price or free meals. The goal of the SFSP is to ensure children in needy areas continue to receive nutritious meals during summer vacation when the low-cost or free school meals provided through the Child Nutrition Programs of the USDA are no longer available. SFSP sponsors receive reimbursements for documenting and serving healthy meals to children between the ages of 1 to 18 at approved sites. These nutritional opportunities help keep children ready to learn when school resumes. This is a critical component of reaching the Kansas State Board of Education’s vision for education — Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.

More than 350,000 lunches are served to Kansas children each day during the school year, while only 29,000 children statewide receive free meals each day by SFSP sponsors during the summer months, according to KSDE. This means more sponsors across the state are needed. Kansas SFSP sponsors served a record 1.32 million meals during the summer of 2016 but still fell short of meeting the needs of Kansas children.

SFSP meals can complement supervised activities that are safe, fun and filled with learning opportunities, Johnson said. Children benefit nutritionally by receiving complete, wholesome meals while parents benefit from help in stretching their food dollars. Children who continue to receive healthy meals throughout the summer feel better, behave better and go back to school ready to learn, Johnson said.

Organizations interested in serving nutritious meals to children through a summer program can call Kelly Chanay with KSDE’s CNW program at (785) 296-2276. For more information, visit www.kn-eat.org and click on the Summer Food Service Program tab.

KDWPT

TOPEKA – KANSAS! magazine, the state’s premier travel magazine, invites readers to nominate their favorite local eateries in Kansas for the magazine’s third annual readers’ choice issue. Only local restaurants, cafes, food trucks, bakeries, and other eateries will be will be considered. Nominations opened Wednesday, February 1, and will be collected through March 14.

Submissions may be entered at www.kansasmag.com, or mailed to 1020 S Kansas Ave Ste 200, Topeka, KS 66612-1389 or emailed to [email protected]. Social media users can participate through Instagram and Twitter using #BestLocalEatsKS or #NoPlaceLikeKS in their post. From March 15 through May 31, readers will have a final opportunity to vote from a list of semi-finalist with the highest nominations. The winners will be announced in November.

Last year, KANSAS! readers voted for their favorite small town in Kansas. After thousands of votes were tallied, the five winning small towns were Atwood, Council Grove, Lecompton, Marysville, and Norton. For more about these small towns you can pick up the winter issue currently available on newsstands.

“The ‘Favorite Small Town in Kansas’ was very successful, and many fans and readers participated. We had votes from not only Kansas but all over the U.S.,” explained Andrea Etzel, editor of KANSAS! magazine. “It was also wonderful to see so many engaged and the communities’ involvement.”

For more information and a complete list of guidelines visit, www.kansasmag.com.

About KANSAS! magazine
First published in 1946, KANSAS! has grown to become an international award winning household magazine. KANSAS! magazine is published quarterly by the Tourism Division of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. Every issue tells a story through inspiring words and vibrant photography capturing the beauty and essence of the Sunflower State.

OFFICE OF THE GOV.

TOPEKA–Participants can begin registering today in the Kansas Governor’s Weight Loss Challenge. Registration closes Feb. 14, with the competition scheduled to run from Feb. 14 to May 19.

Governor Sam Brownback recently challenged State of Kansas (SOK) employees and other interested groups to start eating healthier and to become more active in an effort to lose the greatest percentage of weight. Beginning Feb. 14, the first 500 participants that enter their weigh in on the website will be entered into a prize drawing. Five lucky winners will receive FX Trek bicycles. Several more exciting prizes will be in store throughout the competition.

In 2013, when Governor Brownback first introduced the Governor’s Weight Loss Challenge, 5,000 Kansans accepted the challenge, resulting in more than 44,400 pounds of total weight lost across the state.

Kansas organizations, companies and local governments are encouraged to promote the challenge to their employees and members; however, only SOK employees are eligible for the prizes to be awarded by the Governor. The top five participants at the conclusion of the challenge will win cash prizes:

· First place: $5,000
· Second place: $4,000
· Third place: $3,000
· Fourth place: $2,000
· Fifth place: $1,000

Additionally, monthly prizes will be awarded in March, April and May to be determined by a random drawing. Every week that participants weigh in, they will increase their chances of winning the prize drawing at the end of that month.

“I want to thank participants for their commitment to a healthier Kansas and reducing obesity in our state,” Gov. Brownback said. “I am challenging participants to lose the greatest percentage of weight. Though prizes will be awarded to the winning competitors, ultimately the goal is to be healthier long-term.”

Official contest rules and the tracking system are at www.weightloss.ks.gov. The starting weight for all participants will be validated by a health care professional—nurse, doctor, physician assistant, etc.—through the use of a simple form available on the Challenge website. Participants are encouraged to use a pseudonym as their user name when registering. Weight is entered into the system privately by individual participants and only the percentage of weight lost will be shown on the leaderboard.

KHI

TOPEKA–For the 2017 Kansas legislative session, the Kansas Health Institute and Kansas Legislative Research Department have released Kansas Medicaid: A Primer 2017, an in-depth “handbook” describing the Kansas Medicaid program. It provides basic facts, history and trends surrounding Kansas Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This is the fourth edition of the Primer, following 2005, 2009 and 2014 versions.

The Medicaid system in Kansas has experienced significant change since the last edition of the Primer in 2014. KanCare—the state’s comprehensive managed care program—has matured and new federal rules about the management of the program have been released. Additionally, changes driven by the continued implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have had effects on enrollment and costs in Kansas.

The Primer includes:

• Overviews of Medicaid, CHIP and KanCare
• Information about services and populations covered in Kansas
• Analysis of recent Kansas enrollment trends
• Summary of program expenditures in Kansas.

More change may be on the horizon for Medicaid with a new administration and Congress assuming control in Washington. Understanding the current system may be helpful to policymakers as they consider policy decisions in Kansas.

Download the Report: Kansas Medicaid: A Primer 2017

KDOC

TOPEKA–The Kansas Department of Commerce will host the first of three Made in Kansas Days, featuring several manufacturers in the state. The first Made in Kansas Day will feature Mars Chocolate. The global brand maintains a flagship factory in Topeka. Made in Kansas Day will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the second floor rotunda of the Kansas Statehouse.

Made in Kansas Days are designed to promote the Made in Kansas the Heart of America initiative, which is designed to promote pride in manufacturing companies in Kansas. It will allow the companies in this sector to unite under the banner of mutual excellence that is manufacturing in the state of Kansas.

“It is so vital that we highlight our amazing Kansas businesses that are responsible for manufacturing global brands,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Antonio Soave. “We are honored to partner with such a profound business and employer and we look forward to continuing to promote manufacturing in the state using Made in Kansas the Heart of America.”

Mars Chocolate opened its Kansas factory in 2014, where it manufactures various candy products, and made an initial $330 million capital investment. In 2015, Mars announced a $100 million expansion which will be completed in 2017. The company employs more than 390 associates statewide.

“At Mars we are proud to call Kansas home and are thrilled to be a member of the Topeka community. We are continuing to expand in Topeka thanks to the outstanding talent and support we’ve received,” said Topeka Site Director for Mars Chocolate North America Bret Spangler. “Mars is committed to continuing to grow and make America’s favorite treats in America’s heartland.”

Made in Kansas Day will take place at later dates as well, highlighting the excellent businesses that make the Kansas manufacturing industry second-to-none.

KDOR

TOPEKA – Debbi Beavers has been confirmed as director of the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division.

Beavers has worked with the division since 2004 and previously served as the division’s licensing manager and operations manager.

“Helping our licensees become educated about liquor laws is crucial in our effort to reducing underage drinking and protecting public health and safety,” she said.

KDOR

TOPEKA – Free E-File income tax preparation help will be available at sites across Kansas starting today, Monday, Jan. 30.

The assistance sites are a partnership between the Kansas Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, called VITA.

Community IRS trained and certified volunteers will be on site to help complete electronically filed Federal and State individual income tax returns and limited Kansas Homestead Claims & Property Tax Relief Claims. The program offers tax help to low- and moderate-income people, generally earning $51,000 or less, who cannot prepare their own tax returns.

The volunteer tax preparers can help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled for which some filers may qualify.

AARP Kansas also offers Tax-Aide through the IRS-sponsored Tax Counseling for the Elderly program at additional sites throughout Kansas. Those sites provide free tax help to seniors.

Items taxpayers should bring with them to have their tax returns prepared include:

• A copy of last year’s federal and state income tax return, if they have one
• Photo identification for the taxpayer and their spouse
• Birth dates and social security cards, or a social security letter with the full number, for the taxpayer, spouse and any children in the household born before Dec. 31, 2016
• Wage and earning statements such as W-2 forms from all employers, W-2G gambling income, and 1099(R) from pension, annuity, retirement or profit-sharing plans, IRAs, and insurance contract distributions, interest and dividend statements from banks (form1099 INT), unemployment insurance benefit statements received any time in 2016 (1099G), and all other 1098 and 1099 forms
• Statements received from a mortgage company during 2016
• College expense information for college students · Other relevant information about income and expenses such as total amount paid for day care and the day care provider’s federal identifying number, and any notices sent to the taxpayer by the IRS in 2016
• Workers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINS) should bring the ITIN card sent to them by the IRS
• Those wanting to use direct deposit for their refund should bring a check from the account where they want the money deposited.

Due to changes in the law, renters should be aware that they are no longer eligible for a Homestead Claim. The Food Sales Tax credit is also now non-refundable so it does not generate a refund beyond the amount of taxes owed.

Both spouses must be present to sign the required forms if they are filing jointly and bank routing numbers and account numbers must be provided to have the refund deposited directly into a checking or savings account.

For more information, call the Kansas Department of Revenue, (785) 368-8222. To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-906-9887. A list of AARP Kansas Tax-Aide sites is available by calling 1-888-227-7669.

KDWPT

PRATT – Most anglers will keep good fishing spots close to their vests, but unfortunately for them, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism doesn’t. The 2017 Kansas Fishing Forecast is now available online, just in time for anglers to begin planning fishing trips for this spring. At ksoutdoors.com/Fishing/Fishing-Forecast, anglers can discover where the best fishing will be for all sport fish, taking all the mystery out of deciding where to fish.

The forecast is a compilation of data district fisheries biologists gather throughout the year. Biologists sample fish populations using a variety of methods, including electroshocking, trap nets, and gill nets. Fish are measured and weighed before being released, and the data is compared to that from previous years’ sampling. Creel surveys may also be conducted to find out from anglers what they are catching and what they prefer to catch.

Once sampling data is entered, it is assembled into a format that anglers can use to determine where the best fishing will be for the species they enjoy fishing for. For example, if you like to catch big crappie and lot of them, you should visit John Redmond Reservoir this spring. The 9,400-acre reservoir near Burlington is tops in its category for white crappie. And it’s not only No. 1 in the Density Rating for crappie longer than 8 inches, it’s also near the top for numbers of crappie 10 inches long or longer, which is the Preferred Rating. However, John Redmond really stands above all other reservoirs in the Lunker Rating, which refers to crappie longer than 12 inches, considered trophy-class, or lunkers, to most anglers.

Because sampling methods differ, depending on the size of the water body, the forecast is separated into three groups – ponds (less than 10 acres), lakes (less than 10-1,200 acres) and reservoirs (larger than 1,200 acres).

The forecast rankings are based on numbers of fish within length categories caught per sampling effort, which could be “per hour of electroshocking” or per “gill or trap net set.” Each species has a different set of length categories. For largemouth bass, the Density Rating is based on the number of fish per sampling effort that measured longer than 12 inches. The Preferred Rating for largemouths is the number of fish longer than 15 inches, and the Lunker Rating for largemouths is the number of fish longer than 20 inches. Incidentally, the No. 1 reservoir for largemouths this year is Sebelius Reservoir. And while Sebelius ranks first in the Density Rating, it is second behind La Cygne Reservoir for Preferred Rating. And La Cygne is by far the No. 1 in the Lunker Rating.

The forecast also includes Biggest Fish, Biologist’s and Three-year Average ratings. The weight of the biggest fish sampled is included just to give anglers confidence that big fish are present and the Biologist’s Rating of excellent (E), good (G) or poor (P) allows for human input. Occasionally, the Biologist’s Rating may not agree with the numbers and this can happen when environmental conditions impact the sampling results. The Three-year Average Rating lets anglers see trends.

This year, the online forecast will include a new category: The “Whatever’s Biting” ranking will consider waters that provide good fishing for a variety of species. It is the brainchild of biologists who noted that when creel survey clerks ask anglers what they are fishing for, many answer “whatever’s biting.” Most anglers just want to catch fish, and they don’t care whether they are crappie, catfish or “whatever.” For ponds, the “Whatever’s Biting” rating considers numbers for largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. For Lakes, the rating is based on largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and crappie. And for Reservoirs, the ratings consider largemouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers. The new category will be available soon on the website, but here’s a sneak preview: the No. 1 “Whatever’s Biting” reservoir is Clinton; No. 1 for Lakes is Pleasanton West Lake; and for Ponds, No. 1 is Severy City Lake.

While you’re online, check out the 2017 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary to see all fishing regulations, as well as special length and creel limits. The 2017 Kansas Fishing Atlas, which includes maps showing all public fishing locations, as well as private waters enrolled in the F.I.S.H. program. And it won’t be long until the Weekly Fishing Reports will receive regular updates. Let www.ksoutdoors.com help you catch fish this spring.

KDHE

TOPEKA – Kansas is now experiencing widespread influenza activity, with increased influenza cases seen in most regions of the state. Reports of outbreaks in long-term care facilities, schools and day cares have been made to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Five outbreaks have been identified during the 2016-2017 season.

“It is not too late to get your seasonal influenza vaccine,” said Susan Mosier, MD, MBA, FACS, KDHE Secretary and State Health Officer. “I urge Kansans who have not yet taken this precaution to do so as soon as possible.”

Nationally, this season’s influenza vaccine appears to be a very good match to the circulating influenza viruses.

Influenza vaccine is recommended for nearly everyone six months of age and older. Infants less than six months of age are too young to be vaccinated and are more vulnerable to the complications from influenza. Being vaccinated against influenza is especially important for anyone at high risk of complications and for anyone who is caring for children younger than five years of age. It is also important for persons caring for those with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications.

Symptoms of influenza include fever, dry cough, extreme tiredness and muscle aches. Complications can include pneumonia, ear and sinus infections and dehydration. Influenza may also worsen other chronic conditions.

Depending on the severity of the influenza season, five percent to 20 percent of the population may get influenza each year. During the peak of the 2015-2016 influenza season in Kansas, approximately three percent of all health care visits in clinics were due to influenza-like illness. Influenza or pneumonia contributed to or was the direct cause of 903 deaths among Kansas residents during the 2015-2016 influenza season. Influenza and pneumonia were eighth among leading causes of death in 2015 in Kansas.

Additional ways to avoid spreading influenza include covering your mouth when you cough and sneeze, washing your hands and staying home when you are sick.

For information on receiving the influenza vaccine, please contact your health care provider or your local health department. Please visit www.kdheks.gov/flu for influenza facts.

PRATT ­– As part of the fourth annual Kansas Birding Big Year contest that ended on Dec. 31, 2016, Kansans searched high and low to check bird species off their identification lists in hopes their year-end total would bring them a “win.”

For one lucky Overland Park resident, Malcom Gold, that win came when he topped off his count at 311 unique bird species identified in Kansas before year’s end.

The competition is divided into three age categories: youth (age 18 or younger), adult (age 18-64), and senior (age 65 or older). The adult classification is further organized into three skill levels: novice, intermediate and advanced. Birds are counted from January 1 to December 31 of each year and entered through the website, www.ebird.org, a reporting program housed at Cornell University.

2016 Birding Big Year winners are as follows:

Adult, Advanced

1st– Will Chatfield-Taylor, Lawrence, 306

2nd– Glen Caspers, Topeka, 302

3rd– Matt Gearheart, Shawnee, 296

Adult, Intermediate

1st– Malcom Gold, Overland Park, 311 (overall high total)

2nd– Mickey Louis, Overland Park, 293

3rd– Jennifer Hammett, Shawnee, 292

Adult, Novice

1st– Kelli Egbert, Spring Hill, 252

2nd– Todd Becker, Marion, 213

3rd– Jess Painter, Abilene, 142

Youth

1st– Joseph Miller, Nickerson, 260

2nd– Sam Schermerhorn, Wamego, 227

3rd– Ella Burnett, Erie, 150

Senior

1st– Tom Cannon, Iola, 304

2nd– Earl (Mick) McHugh, Mission Hills, 278

3rd– Doris Burnett, Manhattan, 265

“Anything over 300 species in Kansas is considered a benchmark for a very good year,” said Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) wildlife education coordinator, Mike Rader. “Four of the participants surpassing that total is really outstanding.”

Apart from bragging rights, winners will also receive prizes donated from several sponsors, including the KDWPT Education Section; Cabela’s of Wichita; Bass Pro Shops of Olathe; and Acorn Naturalists of Tustin, CA, a supplier of resources for the trail and classroom. The winners of each of the three age classifications (and skill levels in the adult classification) will also receive matted and framed original ink drawings of native Kansas shorebird species, drawn and donated by Dr. Robert Penner. Dr. Penner is the land steward and avian projects coordinator for The Nature Conservancy at Cheyenne Bottoms.

To participate in the 2017 contest, follow the instructions at ksoutdoors.com/Services/Wildlife-Diversity/2017-Kansas-Birding-Big-Year and get counting!

KS STATE TREASURER

TOPEKA–People with disabilities will now be able to save for their future without losing benefits or paying taxes on the money they invest.

After a long journey through the federal and state legislative process, the Kansas ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience program) is now enrolling members at www.KS.savewithABLE.com. Currently, enrollees can choose between six different investments options. A banking product with a debit card will be available in the spring.

“This program has the ability to transform the lives of people with disabilities from dependence to independence,” said State Treasurer Ron Estes. “The possibilities to save and plan for the future through this program are truly limitless.”

People who have a disability that occurred before they were 26 years old can use the program to save for costs like education, housing, healthcare, job training, and many other qualified expenses.

“The launch today is the product of the hard work of many people on many different levels,” Treasurer Estes said. “I’m grateful to the entire Kansas congressional delegation, including Congressman Yoder and Senator Moran, State Representative Erin Davis, former State Senator Greg Smith, State Senator Molly Baumgardner, and others like Jawanda and Rachel Mast, and the entire National Down Syndrome Society, among many others, who made enacting ABLE a true priority.”

Previously, people with disabilities could only save $2,000 in assets in order to remain eligible for many federal means-tested benefits programs. Because of the Kansas ABLE program, eligible individuals and families can establish ABLE savings accounts that will not jeopardize their eligibility for those programs if the balance is less than $100,000.

Individuals do not need to be a resident of Kansas to enroll in the Kansas ABLE savings program, which can be completed at www.KS.SaveWithABLE.com or by calling 888.609.8919.

KDA

MANHATTAN ­­— The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s dairy inspection program now offers training for milk haulers and samplers in an online format. This new format will ensure that training for these key members of the milk supply chain is consistent statewide and convenient to access.

The updated program, which is available at no cost, is composed of six modules, each containing a video followed by an online quiz. The modules cover topics including general licensing, testing and food defense. Training is hauler-specific and includes modules directed towards multi-farm haulers, direct load tankers and in-line samplers. A summary of all training requirements within the Kansas dairy industry can be found at agriculture.ks.gov/dairy-industry, and the video modules can be found at the new website, animalcaretraining.org/milkhauler.

Training is required of all milk haulers and must be renewed every three years. After training, participants can print a certificate of completion and contact the KDA dairy and feed safety program to schedule an in-person meeting with an inspector to complete the process. The new training modules are also available to milk haulers and samplers nationwide.

“Milk haulers are an important link between the milk producer and the milk plant,” said George Blush, program manager for the KDA dairy and feed safety program. “The dairy inspection program ensures that milk haulers know what to do and how to do it, and that haulers take time to carry out these duties at each pickup location.” A primary duty of KDA’s dairy inspection program is to promote the production and sale of quality dairy products in Kansas. KDA is committed to helping to ensure a safe food supply and providing consumer protection to the best of our ability.

The online program is made possible by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Integrated Food Defense and Emergency Response Grant. The goal of the IFD Grant is to generate improved food defense tools and resources.

For more information about the Kansas dairy industry, contact George Blush at (785) 564-6761 or [email protected].