Every year readers ask me where they can find "you-pick" places in the Wichita area. They're talking about the orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the tree or vine. This is so much fun to do, and it's a … [Read more...] about You-pick farms near Wichita
Farmers Markets
Wichita Indoor Farmers Markets
Do you miss the Wichita farmers markets already? You don't have to! Kansas Grown and Old Town Farmers Market will be holding Indoor Farmers Markets throughout the colder months! Scroll down to see the complete schedule. The indoor … [Read more...] about Wichita Indoor Farmers Markets
Double-up food bucks for SNAP participants at Kansas farmers markets
Folks who participate in the SNAP program can purchase food at Kansas Markets with their EBT card, and currently there's a program that will let them "double up" on the benefit. The "Double-Up Bucks" program matches the amount spent … [Read more...] about Double-up food bucks for SNAP participants at Kansas farmers markets
Farmer’s Market Coupons for Low-Income Seniors
Residents of Butler, Sedgwick, and Harvey counties who are 60 years or older with a household income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level can apply to receive a one-time-per-year book of $30 in checks to use at local … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Market Coupons for Low-Income Seniors
Last Harvest Party October 30
The Farmers Market season is coming to a close and the Kansas Grown Farmers Market is doing it with a party. On October 30, 2013, the Last Harvest Party will be held in the parking lot of the Lawrence Dumont Stadium. This looks like it will … [Read more...] about Last Harvest Party October 30
Green Acres Ice Cream Social Benefit
During the Farmer's Market on Tuesday evening, Green Acres will host an Ice Cream Social benefit for Heartspring. The event will be held in the Green Acres parking lot at 21st and Rock Rd. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 17. GreenAcres will … [Read more...] about Green Acres Ice Cream Social Benefit
Last Harvest Party – Delano Community Farmer’s Market
It's the final farmer's market until next spring, and they're having a party. Bring the kids--in costume if you like--to make a treat bag and go trick-or-treating from booth to booth. There will be special activities, door prizes for … [Read more...] about Last Harvest Party – Delano Community Farmer’s Market