Take a trip to Kansas during fall, and you will see field upon field of huge yellow faces reaching towards the sun. Hardly surprising considering that this tall and vibrant plant wears the State Flower of Kansas crown and even features on the state flag. As early as 1820, Kansans were burning sunflower stalks for fuel and making use of the seeds to feed to their poultry. Today, sunflower seeds are well known as an on-the-go snack...