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9 Mile Farm                    
Paul VanCleave
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.
Live Music Saturday! The band "Ghost of Johnny Cash"
Farm Highlights:
Petting Zoo
Native grass maze
Hay Rides and Baby Goats!!!!!!!!!                                                                    Follow us on FACEBOOK!



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

We 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


Farm Produce- Wine
Conveniences- Restroom

 We will also have live music on Saturday from 2-5 featuring Mike Wilkenson. 

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Grinter Farms
Ted and Kris Grinter
785/749-1325
24154 Stillwell rd. Lawrence
www.kansastravel.org/lawrence/grintersunflowerfarm.htm






Ted and Kris Grinter's Sunflower Farm in Leavenworth County has become a phenomena. Although Kansas has a great many sunflower fields, those fields are primarily in central and western Kansas. These fields are in the far eastern part of the state (near the population centers) and the Grinter family let the public come into the fields and take photos. A great many people want to have their photos taken with the sunflowers. Professional photographers even schedule sessions here.
Sunflowers begin their blooming with the flowers following the sun as it crosses the sky. As the seeds grow heavier, the flower heads start to droop and finally just hang down, with the majority of them facing the east.
Sunflower General is a local goods & bake shop. In past years Sunflower General was open in the fall and the hours were Saturday 9AM - 5PM & Sunday from noon - 5:00PM, but they had extended hours when the sunflowers were in bloom.




Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery

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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)

 
We are celebrating 26 years (established in 1994) in 2020!We are the longest established winery in Kansas.
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. Our wines are handcrafted by the farmers that grow the grapes. Holy-Field wines have been distinguished with 9 Jefferson Cup Trophies and numerous other international wine awards. Please join us to learn more about drinking local award winning wines.
 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!

Farm Produce- Wine
Conveniences- Restroom
Farm Highlights: Farm Tour Sangria!
Variety of snacks in the gift shop
Depending on the harvest there will be cellar activity to see

Beautiful vineyard views and deck to relax on



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JET Produce and Meat
Jacob, Jennifer and Lisa Thomas
26617 Tonganoxie Road
Leavenworth
913/704-7229
www.JetProduceAndMeats.com




We are a small family farm, founded in 2012 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Our specialize in a diversity of products, growing a wide variety of vegetables and fruits, eggs, beef, pork, lamb, and chicken.
We grow vegetables on 12 acres and 5 high tunnels. We also raise and sell beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and eggs. USDA inspected, grain-finished Angus beef raised on the family farm. Cage-free chickens were also added, to offer fresh eggs to our customers.





Lamborn Farm

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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!

Food Available!

                        


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Meushke Farms
Shane, Jerry "Coach" and Geri Meuschke
11722 246th St.          Lawrence     913/283-5772           www.MeuschkeFarms.com

Meuschke Farms will be in its third year and the brainchild of my 2 sons. It teaches the importance of where our food comes from , how to care for animals and crops while still being able to be a kid!  Great family oriented fun, wagon rides and corn maze.

Farm Produces:  Pumpkins, Corn, Lavender, and Honey
Farm Highlights:
Pumpkin Patch
Corn Maze
Petting Zoo
Hayrack Rides                                                                                                                       
Conviniences-
Kid Friendly Activities
Restroom

                                                                                                                                 
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  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.





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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


Farm Produces Wine/Grapes

Conveniences:
Restroom








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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)




TNR Hills
Robin Nolan
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5043 N 93rd Street
Kansas City
913/238-4278

Email TNRHills@hotmail.com

TNR hills is a family run, family friendly farm. We offer a large variety of organic vegetables & fruits, plus homemade breads. We are on the corner of North 93rd st & Wolcott Dr, right off of highway 435. Come see us the last Saturday of every month or stop on by the farm to see what's new, pick some food, pet some farm animals & enjoy the beauty of nature.









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Twisted Z&M Twisted Vineyard
Bryan Zesinger and Gina Montalbano Zesiger
24305 Loring Road Lawrence
(816)914-0693       Email zmtwistedvines@gmail.com
Http://zmtwistedwines.com               

Our vineyard is an enchanted place where Twisted magic is happening. One visit to the Z&M vineyard and you know that you have entered a special spot. We grow our own grapes and purchase produce from local farmers. We care about every single bottle of wine we create. To create our hand-crafted, signature wines, we use only the best produce and handle each batch with care. 
The land we work grants us amazing gifts each day. In return, Z&M believes in treating our land with care and intention.  You won’t see harsh chemicals at our Twisted Vineyard, which is equipped with a specialized irrigation system that is replenished by rain water, minimizing our ecological footprint. Because Z&M is committed to keeping our products chemical-free, we keep weeds out by using recycled newspaper to line the beds. In August of 2019, we started Bella Vino, a sustainable self-care line of soaps, lip care, body scrubs, and candles made with repurposed ingredients from our wine-making process.

Event Venue: Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events.


Food Truck Available during the Farm Tour
Demonstrations

Family Friendly
No Smoking!


Visit our location in Leavenworth Ks too!



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 Saturday 9-6pm 
Breakfast from Chris Cakes- Hot flipped pancakes & sausage $5
 10:30 Bella Vino Twisted Soap Demonstration made from our wine sediment 
Lunch  12-3pm Woodoven fired pizza or fresh tamales
  1:30 Bella Vino Twisted Soap Demonstration made from our wine sediment

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October 3rd & 4th Bring the Family to tour the vineyard, take pictures in our renovated 1860’s Barn, feed the chickens, enjoy Wine Tasting, Lakeside views and outdoor pavilion seating. Spend some time with us on the #vineyard #farm Drinking Twisted! 🍷🍇 Fall Pumpkins available for purchase as well. 

                         Sunday 10-5pm 
Breakfast from Chris Cakes- Biscuits & Gravy $5
10:30 Bella Vino Twisted Soap Demonstration made from our wine sediment 
Lunch  12-3pm Woodoven fired pizza or fresh tamales
 1:30 Bella Vino Twisted Soap Demonstration made from our wine sediment



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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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