Miami County Farm Tour

Miami County Farm Tour May 8-9

Come see people and products at local farms

New Lancaster General Store

Miami County farms will welcome visitors from across the region May 8-9 for a fun look at rural life in Eastern Kansas.

The event offers an inside look at farm life with interactive educational opportunities set within the region’s natural beauty. The tour is free and consists of about a dozen farm stops, including three additions.

Five Mile Farms: This familyrun operation is passionate about regenerative farming. Visitors will get an educational look at their pastures and soil fields while getting a taste of their nutritional and delicious beef and poultry.

Madd House Hill: The Nigerian Dwarf Dairy goats the live at Madd House provide the milk that is turned into lotions, soaps and other goods. Visitors can meet and play with the goats while learning about the care needed to keep them happy and healthy.

Sweet Streams Lavender Company: The family behind Sweet Streams is dedicated to creating organic, high quality lavender products. Visitors will enjoy the serene surroundings of the lavender fields while getting an informational look into the growing, harvesting and processing of the lavender.

The farm tour offers families an opportunity to spend time outdoors enjoying the more rural aspects of Miami County. Each site offers educational activities. Animals range from alpacas to Hereford cattle and bison. Most stops offer picnic and rest area amenities. Those on the lookout for the perfect photo should keep an eye out for selfie stations.

Each stop is committed to following local health protocols. As a result, a farm may be unexpectedly closed for the weekend. Each farm will have cleaning and safety supplies on hand.

New to the tour this year is a digital scavenger hunt. Registration is free. Participants should look for the QR Code at each location or find it on the tour website, www.MiCoFarmTour.com. As visitors explore the farms. they will be asked to solve a clue leading them to identify something special at each location. By snapping a picture and uploading it to the app, families can enter for door prizes at each site.

Weather plays a big role in the weekend, so visitors are encouraged to watch the forecast. Warmer weather may limit the activity level of some animals, so visitors may want to schedule those stops earlier in the day. Bees and other flying insects are important to nature’s cycle. Many of the farms intentionally feature plants that encourage pollination. Visitors with allergies are encouraged to be prepared.

Several stops will have products for sale that may require refrigeration, so participants are encouraged to bring a cooler. Products include cheese, pecans, fresh vegetables, honey, wine and blackberries. Not all locations accept credit cards, so visitors may want to carry cash if they plan on making any purchases. This self-guided tour celebrates the county-s diversity and highlights local farm products found on the back roads of Miami County. Watch for directional signs the day of the tour and visit as many of the tour stops as you like. Parking areas will be designated at each stop. While parking is available at each site, please be aware that weather and terrain may create some physical challenges.

Although this event is child friendly, each site is a working farm. Visitors are asked to encourage respect for the farm’s operations, plants and animals. Please leave pets at home.

For more information about the farm tour or to receive a map of the sites please call 913-294-4045. The tour’s website, www.MiCoFarmTour.com features a map of the sites and information about their location.

Five Mile Farm

Whispering Elm Farm bee hive

Timber View Farm

Koi Pond and Water Feature Designs

New Installations, Remodels Upgrades, Repairs and Maintenance Services

Wendy Hix • 913.481.5416 Tate Foster • 913.406.6804 www.hixandsonaquatics.com

Planters Seed Co.

• Since 1927 • Retail • Wholesale Lawn • Garden • Farm

513 Walnut, KCMO • 816-842-3651 Mon-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm

Time to plant your Garden! Vegetable, Herb, Flower seeds and plants are here!

Flowers & Vegetable Seed ~ Largest Selection in the Area ~

Grass Seeds • Fertilizers • Mulches • Bulbs • Bird Supplies • Pottery Best Quality of “Locally Grown” Bird Seed!

April Planting Dates

Plant Above-Ground Crops: 13-15, 18-20, 25, 26 • Plant Root Crops: 1, 26-28 Transplant: 18-20, 25, 26 • Plant Flowers: 13-15, 18-20 • Control Plant Pests: 6, 7, 11

Experience a grow shop for everyone!

Seeds | Live Plants Propagation Supplies Soil | Nutrients & More Mention code KC15 and get 15% off your purchase

Store Hours Mon - Sat: 9am-7pm Sun: 9am-4pm 1225 W 103rd Street Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 216-6917 www.year-roundgarden.com

The difference between Wild Birds Unlimited and other retailers goes far beyond what we sell. It’s who we are. Enthusiasm, professionalism, informed advice and superior customer service are the hallmarks of our staff.

We are seeking a Sales Associate with great retail and service skills. Working at your locally-owned Wild Birds Unlimited store is an opportunity to support and educate our friendly customers about birds and nature.

Our Sales Associates work with other staff, including the owner, to bring to life the store’s mission – “We Bring People and Nature Together®…And We Do It With Excellence!” To that end, we provide training with regard to backyard bird feeding, bird watching and product knowledge.

Requirements:

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required. • Ability to lift and carry seed for our customers – a foundation of our service! • Will consider both full-time and part-time applications that meet the needs of the business, but a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends are required. Our goal is to provide quality products, service, expertise and a high energy shopping experience. Help customers bring nature into their own backyards and lives. Come join our team!

Call us at 913-491-4887 or email us at wbuleawood@att.net for an application.

11711 Roe Avenue (NE corner 119th and Roe) • 913-491-4887 Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun noon-4pm

of Leawood, KS

2021 Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners Online Plant Sale

Friday, April 30th 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1st 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Vegetable Plants – tomatoes, peppers, herbs and more – and Perennial and Native Flowers grown by our Extension Master Gardeners for this sale.

The online sales catalogue will be posted a week before the sale begins. Shopping begins the day of the sale. Visit Extension Website: www.wyandotte.k-state.edu for a link to the catalogue, and further information. Secure payment online by credit or debit card at the time of placing your order.

Order pick-up by appointment during sales hours at the parking lot outside the Extension Office Wildcat Room, 1200 N. 79th St, Kansas City, KS.

Extension Master Gardeners will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing to protect everyone from the spread of Covid-19.

Wyandotte County K-State Research & Extension Office

1216 N 79th Street Kansas City KS 66112 913-299-9300 https://www.wyandotte.k-state.edu

Find us on Facebook: Wyandotte County Master Gardeners

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision or hearing disability, contact Lynn Loughary, Horticulture Extension Agent, 913-299-9300, ext. 104.