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 tour and by appointment and the First Friday of the month form 10am to 6:30pm.
Amy’s Meats is located at the Saunders family homestead in the hills north of Lawrence. Amy, Dan and their growing family moved into the valley in the fall of 2010. Since then they have diversified not only in the practices, and crops grown but in livestock as well. The family strives to produce everything they eat and share the abundance with the community. They raise livestock naturally and are caretakers of Jersey dairy cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, the land, and the honeybees, which have an observation window into the hive. They also have 2 acres of heirloom vegetables and grains in a permacultural setting.
Amy offers three types of CSAs: a Mixed Meat and Veggie (& Eggs) CSA that reconnects you to your food through volunteer hours on the farm, a Milk Cow Share and a Meat Only CSA. Throughout the summer they offer children’s working day camps and foradults, food preserving classes. With a focus on education and self-reliance, individuals and families can choose to help grow and preserve the food they consume by joining anyone of the options Amy’s Meats offers.
Farm Products:
Seasonal pasture-raised chicken & eggs, pork, lamb, heirloom vegetables, strawberries, blackberries. Wild gooseberries, black raspberries, and elderberries. Turkey Red winter wheat, corn (for cornmeal), broomcorn. Handmade brooms, milk soap, lotion made with beeswax, corn meal,popcorn, lard, teas, extracts.
Farm Highlights: Milking Demonstration, Get close to an array of animals,Play chicken football (by feeding the chickens), Stroll through the permaculture garden, Enjoy a walking tour of the farm,Nature walking trail in the woods,Picnic area and children’s play area
Kid-friendly, family oriented,Food available
Restrooms
Farm Market, Oven fired pizza (Sat. only)10am to 4pm, and a bake sale by 4-H Club
17967 23rd St., Lawrence
785-691-6251
http://www.AmysMeats.com
Amy's Meats Facebook Page
Hours: Open during tour and by appointment and the First Friday of the month form 10am to 6:30pm.
Amy’s Meats is located at the Saunders family homestead in the hills north of Lawrence. Amy, Dan and their growing family moved into the valley in the fall of 2010. Since then they have diversified not only in the practices, and crops grown but in livestock as well. The family strives to produce everything they eat and share the abundance with the community. They raise livestock naturally and are caretakers of Jersey dairy cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, the land, and the honeybees, which have an observation window into the hive. They also have 2 acres of heirloom vegetables and grains in a permacultural setting.
Amy offers three types of CSAs: a Mixed Meat and Veggie (& Eggs) CSA that reconnects you to your food through volunteer hours on the farm, a Milk Cow Share and a Meat Only CSA. Throughout the summer they offer children’s working day camps and foradults, food preserving classes. With a focus on education and self-reliance, individuals and families can choose to help grow and preserve the food they consume by joining anyone of the options Amy’s Meats offers.
Farm Products:
Seasonal pasture-raised chicken & eggs, pork, lamb, heirloom vegetables, strawberries, blackberries. Wild gooseberries, black raspberries, and elderberries. Turkey Red winter wheat, corn (for cornmeal), broomcorn. Handmade brooms, milk soap, lotion made with beeswax, corn meal,popcorn, lard, teas, extracts.
Farm Highlights: Milking Demonstration, Get close to an array of animals,Play chicken football (by feeding the chickens), Stroll through the permaculture garden, Enjoy a walking tour of the farm,Nature walking trail in the woods,Picnic area and children’s play area
Kid-friendly, family oriented,Food available
Restrooms
Farm Market, Oven fired pizza (Sat. only)10am to 4pm, and a bake sale by 4-H Club
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Blue Morning Glory
Kirsten Bosnak and Bob Gent 2045 E 500 Road Lecompton 785/318-5025 Follow us on Instagram, Blue Morning Glory Website, and our Blue Morning Glory Facebook page Flowers are the primary focus at our farm and design studio, where 1.5 of our 16 acres is devoted to floral production. The flower farm is a beautiful space with paths between rows, so visitors can stroll through and see crops up close. Early October is an especially colorful time, with dahlias in season. The local flower movement, on the heels of the local food movement, offers far greater variety and quality than imports. We are excited to share the freshest florals and our chemical-free, environmentally-friendly growing methods. Open during tour and by appointment. FARM PRODUCES Specialty and heirloom cut flowers (dahlias, peonies, roses and many others), shrubs, vines, herbs and berries for weddings and other floral design Bramble Rose Farm
Linda Suttlehan and John Duquette 17021 Leavenworth Road Basehor 913.240.8276 B-RoseFarm.com Established in 2015, Bramble Rose Farm is a first generation farm that strives to provide high quality produce using natural growing practices like pest control, weed management, minimal tilling,no dig and composting. They employ a variety of gardening techniques including Square Foot and Mittleider gardening plus Premaculture, Hukelkultur and Back to Eden methods. Through these different methods they compliment and integrate their vegetables at a high density to increase yield, maximize their small spaces, and improve soil biology. They have two green houses and one high tunnel to extend their growing season and provide a CSA program. The future of the farm is very exciting, as they plan to grow the orchard, hold farm-to-table dinners and open a farm sto re. Ope n during tour and by appointment. Online store available. FARM PRODUCES Jams and jellies, homemade brandies and wines, wood coasters, seasonal vegetables F AR M HIGHLIGHTS Concessions will be available both days Bio-Char demo at 2 p.m. both days Tour the garden beds and raspberry fields U pick 'em pumpkins in pumpkin patch Farm equipment display Go on scavenger hunt Kid Friendly activities Food Available |
FARM HIGHLIGHTS ● Guided tours of flower production and design areas throughout the weekend (drop in, drop out) ● Tractor and small-scale attachments, low-tech/low-cost equipment and systems on display ●Tours of restored prairie and native oak-hickory forest with native plants ecologist Courtney Masterson (Native Lands LLC) ● Visit the kitchen garden, the chickens and other areas of the homestead ● Design work in progress and flowers for sale CONVENIENCES ● Restrooms available ● Kid-friendly activities ● Walking trails along restored prairie and through native forest
The future of the farm is very exciting. We plan to increase our orchard, have farm to table dinners and open a farm store. Open during tour and by appointment. Online store available. FARM PRODUCES
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Crescent Moon Winery
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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 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!!" Kieth and Cheryl Hand ****The Mad Greek Food Truck will be on site Sunday*** while supplies last |
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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 plants in home landscapes.
The farm, named for the late Vivian Ragsdale (the original “Happy Apple”), is cared for by Brent and Patti Ragsdale. The Ragsdales specialize in growing plants that are native to North America and well-adapted to growing in our area. The native flower gardens around their home display almost all of the plants they grow giving customers the opportunity to see how native plants perform in gardens.
In addition, 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 are always working to expand the gardens and their selection of plants and love giving tours
Farm Products:
Native Plants, Seeds, and Alpaca Fiber
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)
Guests are welcome to browse the gift shop and sample Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery's award-winning wines presented by
their knowledgeable and friendly hospitality team. Holy-Field wines have been distinguished with 9 Jefferson Cup Trophies and numerous other international wine awards.
A vineyard deck welcomes you to sit and enjoy a bottle of wine with your
picnic or snacks.
Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery regularly hosts murder mystery
dinners, live music and "Dueling Pianos!" Their summer concert
series showcases superior musical talent with a variety of bands
on Friday nights, and each concert is accompanied by a food
truck. In addition, Holy-Field's year-round activities include their
famous harvest "picking parties" as featured in Midwest Living
Magazine. Join their mailing list to receive all the latest news from
an authentic "Drink Local" winery! Cheers to agriculture!
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)
Guests are welcome to browse the gift shop and sample Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery's award-winning wines presented by
their knowledgeable and friendly hospitality team. Holy-Field wines have been distinguished with 9 Jefferson Cup Trophies and numerous other international wine awards.
A vineyard deck welcomes you to sit and enjoy a bottle of wine with your
picnic or snacks.
Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery regularly hosts murder mystery
dinners, live music and "Dueling Pianos!" Their summer concert
series showcases superior musical talent with a variety of bands
on Friday nights, and each concert is accompanied by a food
truck. In addition, Holy-Field's year-round activities include their
famous harvest "picking parties" as featured in Midwest Living
Magazine. Join their mailing list to receive all the latest news from
an authentic "Drink Local" winery! Cheers to agriculture!
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,watermelon, popcorn, 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,watermelon, popcorn, 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.
Please contact us for availability of our facility for your parties, weddings and events!
***** Farm to Table Dinner Sunday October 7th*****
For Tickets , call 913/727-5666
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.Manna Meadows Alpacas started raising alpacas about 8 years ago with 9 animals. Owners Brian (country boy) and Sharon (city girl) have fallen in love with both the animals and the farming lifestyle. The business has grown to their current 46 huacaya alpacas which they love sharing with the community. Events like the Kaw Valley Farm Tour provide an opportunity to educate others about alpacas and the alpaca industry.
Visitors to Manna Meadows have the chance to get “up close and personal” with alpacas. Everyone has the chance to view and touch them and even take them for a walk. There is always an alpaca-related activity especially for children and hayrack rides, weather permitting. Information about the origin of alpacas, their unique value, and other interesting facts are featured in the educational tent. Spinning and weaving demonstrations are ongoing as well. Alpaca products produced on the farm as well as by other companies are available for purchase.
Open during tour and by appointment
Farm products for sale: alpacas, alpaca products, honey, eggs
Farm Highlights:
* Meeting the herd of alpacas* Spinning and weaving demonstrations
* Education about alpacas* Hayrack rides (weather permitting)* Kid friendly activities* Shopping
Conveniences:
Restroom available
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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.Manna Meadows Alpacas started raising alpacas about 8 years ago with 9 animals. Owners Brian (country boy) and Sharon (city girl) have fallen in love with both the animals and the farming lifestyle. The business has grown to their current 46 huacaya alpacas which they love sharing with the community. Events like the Kaw Valley Farm Tour provide an opportunity to educate others about alpacas and the alpaca industry.
Visitors to Manna Meadows have the chance to get “up close and personal” with alpacas. Everyone has the chance to view and touch them and even take them for a walk. There is always an alpaca-related activity especially for children and hayrack rides, weather permitting. Information about the origin of alpacas, their unique value, and other interesting facts are featured in the educational tent. Spinning and weaving demonstrations are ongoing as well. Alpaca products produced on the farm as well as by other companies are available for purchase.
Open during tour and by appointment
Farm products for sale: alpacas, alpaca products, honey, eggs
Farm Highlights:
* Meeting the herd of alpacas* Spinning and weaving demonstrations
* Education about alpacas* Hayrack rides (weather permitting)* Kid friendly activities* Shopping
Conveniences:
Restroom available
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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.
Handicap Accessible
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.
Handicap Accessible
Small Mission Farms is located just south of beautiful Tonganoxie on Hwy 24/40. The farm was started to help Chris and Lizz prepare for their ultimate goal of going overseas to share the Gospel and be full-time missionaries. They started telling folks about what they were doing on their farm and that led to sharing the extra with friends, family and the community. Their family is seeking to be self-sustaining and produce what they need to provide for themselves and have surplus for those around them. They are a very small farm, figuratively and literally, as their last name is Small and they have some of the smallest and largest breeds of their animals. They have Flemish Giant rabbits, Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf goats, Brahma and Bantam chickens, as well as ducks, cats and dogs (which include a Chihuahua and a Great Dane/Black Lab mix) with more animals being added constantly. Their animals each have a purpose on the farm but they are also loved as part of the family. They are also unique in that they have the current record holder for the world’s hottest pepper as well as the previous record holder in their garden. So, if you like spice they have it! They also handcrafted jewelry from coins and vintage silverware and will have live demonstrations, so bring your coins and silverware and get a keepsake while you wait!
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Small Mission Farms
Chris and Lizz Small 16347 Chieftain Road Tonganoxie 913.680.7712 Open during tour and by appointment. FARM PRODUCTS Goat milk and products made from the milk, chicken and duck eggs, rabbit and goat meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, pets, and handcrafted jewelry and accessories FARM HIGHLIGHTS Petting area for animals Picnic area for rest and relaxation Farm Fresh items for purchase Jewelry making demonstrations Handcrafted products for sale with additional vendors CONVENIENCES Kid-friendly activities Restrooms available Food and drinks available |
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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