Farms North of the Kansas River
Amy's Meats
Amy and Dan Saunders
17967 23rd St., Lawrence
785-691-6251
http://www.AmysMeats.com
Amy's Meats Facebook Page
Hours: Open during the tour only
Farm Products:
Seasonally offered through their CSA’s – Naturally Pasture Raised Pork (also milk fed), Lamb, and Chicken and Pasture Raised Eggs, Heirloom Garden Vegetables, Native Fruits, Gooseberries, Blackberries and Elderberries.
They also raise Wheat to make our bread, Barley, Popcorn and Broomcorn from which she makes brooms and offers for sale. They offer 2 types of CSA’s , Mixed Meat and Veggie (& Eggs), reconnects you to your food by requiring 10 volunteer hours of work on the farm. Their other is a Milk Cow Share. Throughout the summer they also offer Children’s Day Camps and Classes.
Amy's Meats is a small family homestead, striving to produce everything they eat and then sharing the abundance with you. They love to share stories and information about everything they do. They care for and raise livestock naturally. They own Jersey dairy cows, pigs, sheep, free-range chickens (broilers and laying hens) and honeybees. They have about two acres of heirloom vegetables, popcorn and broomcorn and or this year's tour, they will show you changes we have made, how they do things and will show the visitors how to milk and care for their animals.
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17967 23rd St., Lawrence
785-691-6251
http://www.AmysMeats.com
Amy's Meats Facebook Page
Hours: Open during the tour only
Farm Products:
Seasonally offered through their CSA’s – Naturally Pasture Raised Pork (also milk fed), Lamb, and Chicken and Pasture Raised Eggs, Heirloom Garden Vegetables, Native Fruits, Gooseberries, Blackberries and Elderberries.
They also raise Wheat to make our bread, Barley, Popcorn and Broomcorn from which she makes brooms and offers for sale. They offer 2 types of CSA’s , Mixed Meat and Veggie (& Eggs), reconnects you to your food by requiring 10 volunteer hours of work on the farm. Their other is a Milk Cow Share. Throughout the summer they also offer Children’s Day Camps and Classes.
Amy's Meats is a small family homestead, striving to produce everything they eat and then sharing the abundance with you. They love to share stories and information about everything they do. They care for and raise livestock naturally. They own Jersey dairy cows, pigs, sheep, free-range chickens (broilers and laying hens) and honeybees. They have about two acres of heirloom vegetables, popcorn and broomcorn and or this year's tour, they will show you changes we have made, how they do things and will show the visitors how to milk and care for their animals.
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Crescent Moon Winery
"We have an affection for making our wines appeal to a range of tastes, from dry through semi-sweet, to sweet and currently grow eight grape varieties to accomplish just that." Their white grapes are Vignoles, Seyval Blanc, Chardonel, Edelweiss and Gruner Veltliner. The red grapes they currently grow are Noiret, Norton and Chambourcin. Enjoy an afternoon with a picnic lunch and enjoy their peaceful setting. "We have enjoyed meeting so many great customers over the last year and look forward to many more!!"
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Kieth and Cheryl Hand
15930 246th St Lawrence,Ks 66044 785/550-5353 email:Kieth.hand@gmail.com www.moonandwine.com They have a small retail shop, tasting room and offer people a stroll through the vineyards, they can handle some small events as well. Crescent Moon Winery is a small family owned Kansas Farm Winery just north of Lawrence that opened one year ago! Their delightful tasting room provides a venue for sampling the wines while enjoying the picturesque country views. Stroll through the magnificent vineyards, sample superb wines, or simply sit for a while on the patio and take in the magnificent vantage point of the valley. The complete experience of the wine and how it comes to be is what makes Crescent Moon Winery what it has become today. Regular Store Hours: Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm and by appointment |
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Happy Apple's Farm Patti and Brent Ragsdale 17524 178th St. Tonganoxie (816) 260-6417 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! Regular business hours May through October: Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 6 pm. |
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Happy Apple’s Farm is dedicated to engaging people of all ages in exploring and learning about nature through the use of native and/or edible plants in home landscapes. The farm is named for the late Vivian Ragsdale (who was the original “Happy Apple”) and is cared for by Brent and Patti Ragsdale. The Ragsdale’s specialize in growing garden plants that are native to North America and well-adapted to growing in our area. The native perennial flower and edible plant gardens display almost all of the plants they grow so that visitors can understand how these plants perform in gardens. The farm’s herd of seven alpacas help to manage the pasture areas and produce super-soft fiber for yarn and other fiber products. Brent and Patti love curious visitors and are always working to build and expand the gardens and their plant selection.
Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery
Michelle Meyer, Les Meyer
18807 158th St, Basehor
913-724-9463
http://www.holyfieldwinery.com
Hours: Open 7 days a week
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Become a Facebook Fan of the Holy-Field Wine Dogs at www.facebook.com/holyfieldwinedogs
www.twitter.com/holyfieldwinery (@holyfieldwinery)
Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery offers an easily accessible vineyard for walking tours and a tasting room for our wines. They are a family-owned winery emphasizing growing superior grapes for our estate wines. The winery offers a warm and friendly atmosphere for their visitors to enjoy fine wines and specialty gifts. Enjoy a breathtaking view of their 16-acre vineyard deck, pack a picnic or take a stroll through the vineyard. Holy-Field is the oldest winery in the state of Kansas and is run by a father/daughter team.
18807 158th St, Basehor
913-724-9463
http://www.holyfieldwinery.com
Hours: Open 7 days a week
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Become a Facebook Fan of the Holy-Field Wine Dogs at www.facebook.com/holyfieldwinedogs
www.twitter.com/holyfieldwinery (@holyfieldwinery)
Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery offers an easily accessible vineyard for walking tours and a tasting room for our wines. They are a family-owned winery emphasizing growing superior grapes for our estate wines. The winery offers a warm and friendly atmosphere for their visitors to enjoy fine wines and specialty gifts. Enjoy a breathtaking view of their 16-acre vineyard deck, pack a picnic or take a stroll through the vineyard. Holy-Field is the oldest winery in the state of Kansas and is run by a father/daughter team.
Juniper Hill Farms, LLC
Scott Thellman
1547 N. 2000 Rd.,
Lawrence, Kansas
785-840-4892
Juniper Hill Farms, LLC Facebook Page
Hours: Open during the tour only
Established in 2006, Juniper Hill Farms is a first generation farm owned and operated by young farmers who are committed to raising the highest quality products in sustainable and environmentally-friendly ways. Today, they grow five acres of certified organic vegetables, along with nearly 900 acres of hay, alfalfa, and small grains. As a quickly growing operation, Juniper Hill Farm believes in not only growing fresh and affordable produce for our region, but also growing new farmers. Enjoy a hayrack ride, the farm's scenic view of the Kansas River Valley, and learn about their growing practices.
Farm Products: Hay, alfalfa, small grains, soybeans, beets, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cilantro, head and leaf lettuces, kale, onions, parsley, peppers, potatoes, radishes, tomatoes, squash, and hops!
1547 N. 2000 Rd.,
Lawrence, Kansas
785-840-4892
Juniper Hill Farms, LLC Facebook Page
Hours: Open during the tour only
Established in 2006, Juniper Hill Farms is a first generation farm owned and operated by young farmers who are committed to raising the highest quality products in sustainable and environmentally-friendly ways. Today, they grow five acres of certified organic vegetables, along with nearly 900 acres of hay, alfalfa, and small grains. As a quickly growing operation, Juniper Hill Farm believes in not only growing fresh and affordable produce for our region, but also growing new farmers. Enjoy a hayrack ride, the farm's scenic view of the Kansas River Valley, and learn about their growing practices.
Farm Products: Hay, alfalfa, small grains, soybeans, beets, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cilantro, head and leaf lettuces, kale, onions, parsley, peppers, potatoes, radishes, tomatoes, squash, and hops!
Lamborn Farm
Joseph Lamborn
25761 151st St, Leavenworth
913-727-5666
http://www.lambornfarm.com
Lamborn Farm, LLC Facebook Page
Hours: Open during tour, by group tour appointments and Seasonal Hours
September - November
Monday - Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Farm Products: Pumpkins, meats, fall decorations, gourds, straw bales, and beef when available
Lamborn Farm is a fifth generation, family owned and operated , century farm founded in 1877. In 2012 their farm obtained a listing on the National and State Register of Historic Places. Visitors can tour our historic farm, which includes a recently restored 100- year- old horse barn and antique farm equipment. Children and adults alike will have fun feeding the animals, hunting for peacock feathers,racing through the hay mazes, swinging on the tire swings, racing around the tire track on pedal carts, having a snack at their food stand and taking a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin or gourd for Halloween.
Lamborn Farm will be hosting a Bridal Show in the Barn Oct 8th. Great time to get a sneak peek if you are planning a event or need a wedding professional.
Please contact us for availability of our facility for your parties, weddings and events!
25761 151st St, Leavenworth
913-727-5666
http://www.lambornfarm.com
Lamborn Farm, LLC Facebook Page
Hours: Open during tour, by group tour appointments and Seasonal Hours
September - November
Monday - Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Farm Products: Pumpkins, meats, fall decorations, gourds, straw bales, and beef when available
Lamborn Farm is a fifth generation, family owned and operated , century farm founded in 1877. In 2012 their farm obtained a listing on the National and State Register of Historic Places. Visitors can tour our historic farm, which includes a recently restored 100- year- old horse barn and antique farm equipment. Children and adults alike will have fun feeding the animals, hunting for peacock feathers,racing through the hay mazes, swinging on the tire swings, racing around the tire track on pedal carts, having a snack at their food stand and taking a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin or gourd for Halloween.
Lamborn Farm will be hosting a Bridal Show in the Barn Oct 8th. Great time to get a sneak peek if you are planning a event or need a wedding professional.
Please contact us for availability of our facility for your parties, weddings and events!
Manna Meadows
Brian and Sharon Heimes
16842 Metro Ave., Bonner Springs
913-461-5003
www.mannameadowsalpacas.com
Hours: Open during tour and by appointment
Farm Products: Alpacas, alpaca products, honey and eggs.
Brian and Sharon started raising alpacas about five years ago, beginning with nine and growing to our current herd of 50 +. During that time they have fallen in love with both the animals and the farming lifestyle. We enjoy events like the KVFT which gives them an opportunity to educate others about alpacas and the alpaca industry.
Visitors to their farm will get to view and touch the alpacas. Children can lead them by halter if they wish and get their hands CLEAN as they learn to felt fiber. Information about the origin of alpacas, their unique value and other interesting facts will be featured in the educational tent. Spinning and weaving demonstrations will be offered. Alpaca products from their farm as well as other companies will be available for purchase.
In addition to alpaca they also raise bees. There will be information about bees and beekeeping and honey for sale.
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16842 Metro Ave., Bonner Springs
913-461-5003
www.mannameadowsalpacas.com
Hours: Open during tour and by appointment
Farm Products: Alpacas, alpaca products, honey and eggs.
Brian and Sharon started raising alpacas about five years ago, beginning with nine and growing to our current herd of 50 +. During that time they have fallen in love with both the animals and the farming lifestyle. We enjoy events like the KVFT which gives them an opportunity to educate others about alpacas and the alpaca industry.
Visitors to their farm will get to view and touch the alpacas. Children can lead them by halter if they wish and get their hands CLEAN as they learn to felt fiber. Information about the origin of alpacas, their unique value and other interesting facts will be featured in the educational tent. Spinning and weaving demonstrations will be offered. Alpaca products from their farm as well as other companies will be available for purchase.
In addition to alpaca they also raise bees. There will be information about bees and beekeeping and honey for sale.
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MJ Ranch
Melvin and Joyce Williams
3105 Wild Horse Road
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Phone: 785-865-2503
e-mail: info@mandjranch.com
www.mandjranch.com
MJ Ranch is a 670 acre working cattle ranch where all cattle are born and raised on open pastures. Mel and Joyce Williams, owners, practice Managed Intensive Grazing and feed their cattle only grass! This type of management gives cattle the best nourishment and takes better care of the soil. Mel & Joyce know that cattle are ruminant animals and that their digestive systems work best when they feast only on grass without any grain in their diet! The soil is fertilized only by the manure the cattle provide….free of charge! MJ Ranch cattle are certified as being 100% grass-fed and raised humanely by Animal Welfare Approved. Cattle are never given growth hormones to make them grow or antibiotics to keep them well! The cattle are rotated to different pastures every day during good weather. They are given larger pastures during the winter months where dry hay (grass) is rolled out for their meals on pasture! Cattle are moved to new pastures simply by calling to them. All cattle are born and raised on MJ Ranch and are never confined Our Momma cows have their calves in the Fall so that is a great time to see new baby calves playing together in the pastures. Farm Products available: Fresh Frozen Beef Cuts; see our website: www.MandJRanch.com
Honey; produced from bees on MJ Ranch
Beef Broth (slow-simmered & with or without salt added) & Beef Tallow
MJ Ranch Specialty Beef Products: (Samples of Beef Jerky, Summer Sausage, etc.)
Lotions made with MJ Ranch tallow (“Tello” products)
Jerry’s “E” Friendly Pastured Lamb (Lamb burger & Leg of Lamb) Alta Vista, KS.
Farm Highlights:
*Take a wagon ride to see baby calves and their Mommas. Calves are born in Sept & Oct. so you could see a calf being born!! Wagon rides only at these times:
Sat.: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Sun: 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
*Hear how cattle are moved from pasture to pasture using polywire!
*Understand what a Ruminant animal is and why MJ Ranch feeds only grass!
Conveniences: MJ Ranch BBQ Beef Sandwich meal available on Sat at 12 noon only, IF you RSVP to 785-865-2503 by Oct 1st. Snacks & water available for purchase.
Childern Welcome ; Restrooms Available
Melvin and Joyce Williams
3105 Wild Horse Road
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Phone: 785-865-2503
e-mail: info@mandjranch.com
www.mandjranch.com
MJ Ranch is a 670 acre working cattle ranch where all cattle are born and raised on open pastures. Mel and Joyce Williams, owners, practice Managed Intensive Grazing and feed their cattle only grass! This type of management gives cattle the best nourishment and takes better care of the soil. Mel & Joyce know that cattle are ruminant animals and that their digestive systems work best when they feast only on grass without any grain in their diet! The soil is fertilized only by the manure the cattle provide….free of charge! MJ Ranch cattle are certified as being 100% grass-fed and raised humanely by Animal Welfare Approved. Cattle are never given growth hormones to make them grow or antibiotics to keep them well! The cattle are rotated to different pastures every day during good weather. They are given larger pastures during the winter months where dry hay (grass) is rolled out for their meals on pasture! Cattle are moved to new pastures simply by calling to them. All cattle are born and raised on MJ Ranch and are never confined Our Momma cows have their calves in the Fall so that is a great time to see new baby calves playing together in the pastures. Farm Products available: Fresh Frozen Beef Cuts; see our website: www.MandJRanch.com
Honey; produced from bees on MJ Ranch
Beef Broth (slow-simmered & with or without salt added) & Beef Tallow
MJ Ranch Specialty Beef Products: (Samples of Beef Jerky, Summer Sausage, etc.)
Lotions made with MJ Ranch tallow (“Tello” products)
Jerry’s “E” Friendly Pastured Lamb (Lamb burger & Leg of Lamb) Alta Vista, KS.
Farm Highlights:
*Take a wagon ride to see baby calves and their Mommas. Calves are born in Sept & Oct. so you could see a calf being born!! Wagon rides only at these times:
Sat.: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Sun: 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
*Hear how cattle are moved from pasture to pasture using polywire!
*Understand what a Ruminant animal is and why MJ Ranch feeds only grass!
Conveniences: MJ Ranch BBQ Beef Sandwich meal available on Sat at 12 noon only, IF you RSVP to 785-865-2503 by Oct 1st. Snacks & water available for purchase.
Childern Welcome ; Restrooms Available
Next to Nature Farm
Chad and Megan Gilliland
23338 Kissinger Road, Leavenworth 66048
913-238-6538
Website: http://www.nexttonaturefarm.com
Email: nexttonaturefarm@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook @ Next to Nature Farm
Hours: Open during tour and by appointment
Farm products: A wide variety of honey bee related products. Including honey, pollen, beeswax candles, honey and beeswax based soaps, salves, and ointments. Farm fresh eggs and produce, home-made jellies, fresh apple cider from our orchard, potted mums, holiday themed painted gourds.
Established in 2008, Next to Nature Farm LLC, is a small family farm northwest of Tonganoxie committed to offering all of our products in their most natural form. We strive to produce high quality products with an environmentally friendly focus. This approach can be seen first-hand with the introduction of solar power to sustain our energy needs, large capacity rain water collection for crop irrigation, a “chemical free” approach with not utilizing standard pesticides in our fruit tree orchard, apiaries, and our laying flock of chickens. Come visit our farm and learn all about how our “Next to Nature” approach works well for our farm and many of the concepts can be incorporated into yours.
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Over 35 wildflower species in bloom at different times of the year. Depending on our September hatch, young chicks will be available for the kids to hold and our goats herd will be standing ready at the fence waiting to be petted and spoiled with attention.
23338 Kissinger Road, Leavenworth 66048
913-238-6538
Website: http://www.nexttonaturefarm.com
Email: nexttonaturefarm@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook @ Next to Nature Farm
Hours: Open during tour and by appointment
Farm products: A wide variety of honey bee related products. Including honey, pollen, beeswax candles, honey and beeswax based soaps, salves, and ointments. Farm fresh eggs and produce, home-made jellies, fresh apple cider from our orchard, potted mums, holiday themed painted gourds.
Established in 2008, Next to Nature Farm LLC, is a small family farm northwest of Tonganoxie committed to offering all of our products in their most natural form. We strive to produce high quality products with an environmentally friendly focus. This approach can be seen first-hand with the introduction of solar power to sustain our energy needs, large capacity rain water collection for crop irrigation, a “chemical free” approach with not utilizing standard pesticides in our fruit tree orchard, apiaries, and our laying flock of chickens. Come visit our farm and learn all about how our “Next to Nature” approach works well for our farm and many of the concepts can be incorporated into yours.
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The following was omitted from the ticket book:
Over 35 wildflower species in bloom at different times of the year. Depending on our September hatch, young chicks will be available for the kids to hold and our goats herd will be standing ready at the fence waiting to be petted and spoiled with attention.
Rowe Ridge Winery
Marc and Pam Rowe
11255 Leavenworth Road Kansas City, KS
913-721-9776
wwww.roweridge.com
Rowe Ridge Vineyard & Winery, the first vineyard in Wyandotte County, is located just north of the Kansas Speedway. Owners Marc and Pamela Rowe planted the first grapevines in 2005. The vineyard is now five acres with 2900 vines. We grow 10 varieties of grapes and produce a variety of grape and fruit wines. All grape wines are estate grown and handcrafted. Visitors are welcome to taste wine and browse the gift shop in the tasting room and stroll through the vineyard. Watch the winery's Facebook page for current news, music and art events, and fall harvest events.
Marc and Pam Rowe
11255 Leavenworth Road Kansas City, KS
913-721-9776
wwww.roweridge.com
Rowe Ridge Vineyard & Winery, the first vineyard in Wyandotte County, is located just north of the Kansas Speedway. Owners Marc and Pamela Rowe planted the first grapevines in 2005. The vineyard is now five acres with 2900 vines. We grow 10 varieties of grapes and produce a variety of grape and fruit wines. All grape wines are estate grown and handcrafted. Visitors are welcome to taste wine and browse the gift shop in the tasting room and stroll through the vineyard. Watch the winery's Facebook page for current news, music and art events, and fall harvest events.
Kaw Valley Farm Tour | Farms Open to the Public | Always the First Full Weekend in October
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K-State Research and Extension—Douglas County
2110 Harper St Lawrence KS 66046-3242 Phone: 785-843-7058 | Fax: 785-843-6745 E-mail: dg@listserv.ksu.edu |
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