Farm Tour

This past weekend I had the chance to go on the 6th annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour. About 20 farms in and around Lawrence are on the tour and you just get in your car and visit the ones you want to see at your own pace. It was the most gorgeous day. My friend, Josh, and I went to 6 different farms, each one completely different from the next.

First off, The West Junior High Garden Project. They have been sponsored by The Merc to have the first school garden in Lawrence. They have a farmer's market twice a week and they use some of the food in their cafeteria!

West Junior High garden. Meticulous!

Our next stop (above) was Moon on the Meadow. It's a certified organic farm inside city limits. She sells to The Merc and at the farmer's market.

There's Jill Elmers watering their fall crop of lettuce.

Next on the list was Vesecky Farm, a 100 year old farmstead that raises turkeys. We actually got to stand in the turkey pen with them. They are so funny (looking)!

Guinea Fowl at Vesecky Farm.

Not sure what kind of bird this is but I like them.

Blossom Trail Bee Farm was next. The owner, Richard Bean, showed us the bee pollen and explained how the hives work.

Here I am at our next stop milking a goat! That was a first for me. This was Landeria Farm. They make delicious goat's milk cheese. We got a private tour from our friend, Holly, who works there. Those goats are so friendly!

The final stop and a great way to end a perfect day was Blue Jacket Vineyard. We tasted a few wines and took a glass out to stroll through the grapevines.

I will definitely be making the Farm Tour a tradition. It was a fabulous day! I'm so proud to live in a community where there is so much bounty!