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Winka Farms offers visitors a unique sunflower experience

WRITER: WYATT SQUIRES

Ryan and Megan Winka opened Winka Farms in 2019 after deciding to plant pollinators. Now, their fresh cut flowers have drawn in guests with their beautiful sunflower field. The sunflowers won’t stay through fall, but the Winkas will have pumpkins.

Check out this Q&A with Megan Winka. You can find more info about the farm on Facebook @WinkaFarms.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN NEWBURGH AND HOW LONG HAS THE FARM BEEN OPEN?

I was born and raised in Warrick County. I met Ryan in college at SIU Carbondale and we decided after college to move back to Warrick County to work. We both studied Agriculture & Forestry in school.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO OPEN THE FARM?

We bought the property and decided to plant sunflowers for the pollinators and wildlife. That led us to selling fresh cut flowers.

WHAT IS THE FARM AND WHEN/HOW CAN PEOPLE CHECK IT OUT/BUY PRODUCTS?

We sold sunflowers through the month of July this year and plan to do it again next year. We also have a small pumpkin patch that we will sell a limited supply of pumpkins from in late September. We want to say thank you to everyone who has supported us this year and we hope you continue to #ShopLocal.