Prairie Meadow Greenhouse 7321 SE 45th St., Tecumseh, KS
Take a stroll through the herb gardens and visit the Prairie Meadow gift shop for dried herbs, spices, mixes, dips, rubs, homemade wine and herb jelly. They will have small pots of fresh herbs available for your holiday cooking. Tractor drawn hayrides, assorted vendors, music and BBQ concessions will be available during the farm tour. An electric, solar-powered petal car built in 1982 will also be on display.
The Red Tractor Farm 974 E. 850th Rd, Lawrence, KS
Red Tractor is committed to raising food sustainably, without the use of synthetic chemicals, added hormones or antibiotics. The farm is transitioning to certified organic. Visitors can observe the herd of Boer goats, laying hens, walk in the vegetable fields and learn about methods to extend the growing season, such as the use of high tunnels. Lunch will be available from The Purple Carrot.
Sandia Pastured Meats 4844 Indiana Rd., Centropolis, KS
Tour a pasture-based farm where you can visit all the animals and see how they are rotated through the woods, fields, and creek areas. The farm raises goats, cows, ducks, turkeys, chickens, sheep, bees, rabbits and pigs.
Shooting Star Equine 10527 SW Indian Hills, Wakarusa, KS
Shooting Star is a non-profit rescue offering rehabilitation, placement and sanctuary to equine horses. It offers sanctuary to horses unable to be placed into permanent homes due to blindness or chronic conditions.
Vesecky Family Farms 1814 N. 600 Rd., Baldwin City, KS
Pasture-raised poultry including chickens, turkeys, heritage turkeys, ducks and geese are raised at Vesecky Family Farms. Tour events include hayrack rides, tours and interactive displays. The historic farmstead is situated in the Vinland Valley with 100-year old burr oak trees.
Washington Creek Lavender 858 E. 800rd Lawrence, KS
Washington Creek Lavendar Farm grows nearly 6,000 organic lavender plants. Founded in 2005, Washington Creek Lavender now includes a hoop house, a new solar-powered barn with a gift shop, and a “lavender companion garden” with an array of plants.
Wohletz Farm Fresh 1831 N. 1100 Rd., Lawrence, KS
This vegetable and u-pick strawberry patch farm will feature a new planting of 25,000 strawberries and tours. Goods from Stoney Ridge Farms and Fine Thyme Foods with Chef Ryan will be available for purchase during the tour.
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