MCPHERSON, Kan. — A McPherson farm couple was recognized by the Kansas Farm Bureau during the 103rd annual meeting.
Ray and Susan Flickner received the Kansas Farm Bureau Natural Resources Award, which goes to the farm family who exemplifies good land stewardship. At the Flickner Innovation Farm, the goal is to preserve and improve the natural resources like soil, water, trees and wildlife so they can provide for the next generation.
The Flickner’s say that water quality is central to their conservation efforts. They moved away from anhydrous applications in the early 1980s and have implemented minimum and conservation tillage for the past four years. Experimentation with subsurface drip irrigation and precision mobile drip irrigation also has led to more efficient water use, which goes to the Flickner’s motto of “Growing for the future,” according to a news release from Farm Bureau.
Also this past week, former state senator and current Harvey County commissioner Don Schroeder was recognized for his service to farming. Schroeder has served in multiple roles in supporting farmers and ranchers from the local to state level. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018, and spent time on the Kansas Soybean Association board, Kansas Corn Growers Association board along with his current role as a Harvey County commissioner.
Schroeder was one of 12 winners of the Friends of Agriculture award.
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