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Sign up for summer camp at the farm

Are you looking for summer camp? Look no further than Jr. Growers Summer Farm Camp, a program that empowers young minds to engage in regenerative agriculture alongside farmers and community leaders.

Kansas City Farm School at Gibbs Road hosts the 5-day farm camp for ages 9-12 in June and July.

The summer camp offers an array of engaging […]

Discover local food at farmers markets

Farmers market season has started, and farmers are offering locally raised vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, eggs and flowers. Find a market near your home or work in Kansas City and beyond, and enjoy the bounty in your local community.

In the Kansas City metro area, some farmers’ markets are already open, and others will open soon for the […]

What’s on the new “Dirty Dozen” produce list?

Which conventionally grown fruits and vegetables have the highest levels of pesticides? Here are the top “Dirty Dozen” that experts recommend swapping for organic options, especially for children.

The “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean Fifteen” lists together make up the Environmental Working Group (EWG) annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The list analyzes Department of […]

March 22nd, 2023|Health, Local and Organic Food, Organic gardening|1 Comment

Find 5 free resources for gardening

Now is a great time to start planning a garden. Here are 5 places to discover free gardening inspiration, guides, and expert advice to get started or take your garden to the next level.

1.Kansas City Community Gardens

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is on a mission to make gardening affordable for everyone. Free resources for growing in […]

Start your garden with spring plant sales

Discover upcoming plant sales that support local organizations and farmers to jumpstart your garden. Plant sales with cool season crops like asparagus, berries, kale, lettuce, and more start this week. 

Explore these upcoming sales to start your garden. 
Kansas City Community Gardens
Plant sales start March 23

You’ll find a variety of plants that were grown in the Kansas […]