Farms North of the Kansas River
9 Mile Farm
Paul VanCleave and Grant Watson
17638 246th St
Tonganoxie
785/424-4101
Nestled in the picturesque 9 Mile Creek valley the 9 Mile farm is a disabled veteran owned farm committed to sustainable meat and vegetable production. The farm sits on 60 acres of wood lined bottom land in rural Leavenworth County perfect for growing tasty vegetables. Owners Grant Watson and Paul Van Cleave are Iraq war veterans who come from generations of family farmer’s dating back to the 19th century. Both have a passion for agriculture and locally grown food. 9 Mile farm grows produce and flowers from seed each year along with a wide variety of livestock. Pork production is the cornerstone of the locally grown meat they offer for sale at local farmer’s markets and through their Facebook page. Along with pork they also offer, beef, lamb, rabbit and chicken as well as free range eggs. 9 Mile farm is highly recommended for their bacon, bratwurst, meat snacks and jerky products in a wide variety of flavors. Whether you are looking for cut meat, livestock, cuddly pets or just enjoy natural scenery, 9 Mile farm is a great place to visit.
Farm Highlights:
Petting Zoo
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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
Restrooms
Amy's Meats at the Homestead will be serving their Artisan Oven Fired Pizza made from all ingredients grown and produced on their farm . A complete field to table food!
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
Restrooms
Amy's Meats at the Homestead will be serving their Artisan Oven Fired Pizza made from all ingredients grown and produced on their farm . A complete field to table food!
Big Springs Berries
Shane Mathis
1919 East 300rd
Lecompton
785/554-0164
shaneagra@gmail.com
Big Springs Berries produces 50,000 plus pounds of marketable blackberries from 3600 plants that get sold to local store locations of regional and national chains, on the farm sales, local wineries and breweries, and farmers markets. A large investment in technology allows for a commercially sized crop of berries in a climate region not normally suited for such. The farm is located just outside historic Lecompton and still has some of the foundations of the old homestead. The fully restored home can be seen on the drive to the farm. It is the second house on the west side of 300rd after exiting highway 40. Big Springs Berries is also one of two training farms for the S.A.V.E. Farm. We donate teaching time, land and use of equipment to train retiring servicemen in various aspects of farm operations. The S.A.V.E. Farm currently manages 25 bee hives and a new planting of lavender. In conjunction with the S.A.V.E. Farm we provide educational sessions around blackberry and honey production.
Farm Highlights
Participate in a walking tour of the blackberry and honey operations and feel free to ask questions
Blackberry Wine tasting
Shane Mathis
1919 East 300rd
Lecompton
785/554-0164
shaneagra@gmail.com
Big Springs Berries produces 50,000 plus pounds of marketable blackberries from 3600 plants that get sold to local store locations of regional and national chains, on the farm sales, local wineries and breweries, and farmers markets. A large investment in technology allows for a commercially sized crop of berries in a climate region not normally suited for such. The farm is located just outside historic Lecompton and still has some of the foundations of the old homestead. The fully restored home can be seen on the drive to the farm. It is the second house on the west side of 300rd after exiting highway 40. Big Springs Berries is also one of two training farms for the S.A.V.E. Farm. We donate teaching time, land and use of equipment to train retiring servicemen in various aspects of farm operations. The S.A.V.E. Farm currently manages 25 bee hives and a new planting of lavender. In conjunction with the S.A.V.E. Farm we provide educational sessions around blackberry and honey production.
Farm Highlights
Participate in a walking tour of the blackberry and honey operations and feel free to ask questions
Blackberry Wine tasting
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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 |
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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!
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!
Next To Nature Farm
Chad and Megan Gilliland
23338 Kissinger Road
Leavenworth
785/491-1978
www.nexttonature farm.com
Next to Nature Farm located northwest of Tonganoxie is a destination location if you are interested in honey bees and native pollinators and their critical importance to agriculture in Kansas. Our farm takes a no pesticide approach with our fruit tree orchard and continue the environmentally friendly focus with our garden produce, honey bee operation and livestock management. The farm supports 6 acres of native wildflower fields with over 45 different wildflower varieties and pollinator gardens located around our educational/retail center and our home. On display are numerous pollinator plants that attract honey bees, native bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects from Spring all the way through Fall. Our farm is powered by solar energy and utilize rainwater collection and other conservation practices for a sustainable farmstead.
Products sold on the farm:
Local raw unheated unfiltered honey, artisinal infused flavored honey, creamed honey, beeswax skincare products, beeswax candles, handmade soaps, and bath bombs. Fresh off the farm are orchard fresh jams and jellies, preserved foods, farm fresh eggs, and apples and pears hand picked from our pesticide free orchard.
Farm highlights:
Visit our educational/retail center for a interactive experience on the importance of the honeybee and native pollinators to agriculture in Kansas. See up close and personal the workings of a beehive with a 6ft tall observation beehive and enjoy fun bee related activities for the entire family.
Take a stroll thru our pollinator gardens and fruit tree orchard with a stop off to watch the peacocks, pet the goats and feed the chickens. Stick around for lunch and enjoy a wonderful food truck experience with great menu options for every family member.
Chad and Megan Gilliland
23338 Kissinger Road
Leavenworth
785/491-1978
www.nexttonature farm.com
Next to Nature Farm located northwest of Tonganoxie is a destination location if you are interested in honey bees and native pollinators and their critical importance to agriculture in Kansas. Our farm takes a no pesticide approach with our fruit tree orchard and continue the environmentally friendly focus with our garden produce, honey bee operation and livestock management. The farm supports 6 acres of native wildflower fields with over 45 different wildflower varieties and pollinator gardens located around our educational/retail center and our home. On display are numerous pollinator plants that attract honey bees, native bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects from Spring all the way through Fall. Our farm is powered by solar energy and utilize rainwater collection and other conservation practices for a sustainable farmstead.
Products sold on the farm:
Local raw unheated unfiltered honey, artisinal infused flavored honey, creamed honey, beeswax skincare products, beeswax candles, handmade soaps, and bath bombs. Fresh off the farm are orchard fresh jams and jellies, preserved foods, farm fresh eggs, and apples and pears hand picked from our pesticide free orchard.
Farm highlights:
Visit our educational/retail center for a interactive experience on the importance of the honeybee and native pollinators to agriculture in Kansas. See up close and personal the workings of a beehive with a 6ft tall observation beehive and enjoy fun bee related activities for the entire family.
Take a stroll thru our pollinator gardens and fruit tree orchard with a stop off to watch the peacocks, pet the goats and feed the chickens. Stick around for lunch and enjoy a wonderful food truck experience with great menu options for every family member.
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
Sweetlove Farm
Phillip and Sally Holman-Hebert
13248 102nd Street
Oskaloosa
785/691-9147
www.sweetlovefarm.com
Phil and Sally Holman-Hebert and children, owner/operators
We are primarily a pasture-based poultry and sheep farm practicing intensively managed rotational grazing on 40-ish acres of grassland and 20-ish acres of woods. We raise our laying flock year round and our broiler flock seasonally in small-scale, manually movable coops for both the protection of our animals and to best distribute the fertility provided by bird flocks to the areas of the farm most in need of improvement. We currently process all our eggs by hand and process all our meat chickens here on the farm in our own USDA Inspection Exempt processing facility, for sales to local families, grocery stores and restaurants via our online webstore at www.sweetlovefarm.com.
This year we have partnered with Monica Funk to share our grazing pasture with her two dairy cows and calf as she has developed her own business, Earthborn Dairy, here at Sweetlove Farm. She has installed a small milking shed and milk processing and equipment storage facility of her own, and is offering cow herdshare ownership to provide 100% grass fed raw milk to customers. She is also our first Sweetlove Farm employee.
Our long-term vision includes the addition of larger-scale egg handling facilities and walk-in refrigeration and freezer facilities to entice other complementary agricultural enterprises to join us here at Sweetlove Farm as we continue our mission of providing excellent food, restoring land fertility, connecting with the larger community, and caring for the environment on our 63 acre commonwealth.
Products sold at the farm:
eggs, chicken meat and lamb
Farm Highlights:
See:
unique moveable layer and meat chicken pasture operation
small scale poultry processing facility
chick-to-pasture brooder facility
egg gathering and processing
admire the straw bale farmhouse and outbuilding/shop (sorry no admittance to the house for the tour)
Phillip and Sally Holman-Hebert
13248 102nd Street
Oskaloosa
785/691-9147
www.sweetlovefarm.com
Phil and Sally Holman-Hebert and children, owner/operators
We are primarily a pasture-based poultry and sheep farm practicing intensively managed rotational grazing on 40-ish acres of grassland and 20-ish acres of woods. We raise our laying flock year round and our broiler flock seasonally in small-scale, manually movable coops for both the protection of our animals and to best distribute the fertility provided by bird flocks to the areas of the farm most in need of improvement. We currently process all our eggs by hand and process all our meat chickens here on the farm in our own USDA Inspection Exempt processing facility, for sales to local families, grocery stores and restaurants via our online webstore at www.sweetlovefarm.com.
This year we have partnered with Monica Funk to share our grazing pasture with her two dairy cows and calf as she has developed her own business, Earthborn Dairy, here at Sweetlove Farm. She has installed a small milking shed and milk processing and equipment storage facility of her own, and is offering cow herdshare ownership to provide 100% grass fed raw milk to customers. She is also our first Sweetlove Farm employee.
Our long-term vision includes the addition of larger-scale egg handling facilities and walk-in refrigeration and freezer facilities to entice other complementary agricultural enterprises to join us here at Sweetlove Farm as we continue our mission of providing excellent food, restoring land fertility, connecting with the larger community, and caring for the environment on our 63 acre commonwealth.
Products sold at the farm:
eggs, chicken meat and lamb
Farm Highlights:
See:
unique moveable layer and meat chicken pasture operation
small scale poultry processing facility
chick-to-pasture brooder facility
egg gathering and processing
admire the straw bale farmhouse and outbuilding/shop (sorry no admittance to the house for the tour)
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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