The Banana Bread Queen of Kansas and more

High Plains Public Radio

Published October 12, 2015 at 6:45 PM CDT

In this episode of Agland, it's about the State Fair Banana Bread Queen, a ghost town trying to come back to life, a fall harvest update, and the most beautiful Kansas places to visit in the fall.

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