2009 Farms and Gardens Tour Photos

The 2009 Tour was an amazing event thanks to the efforts of all the farmers and volunteers and all who came out to visit the farms. You can view photos from the event on this Flickr page.

Sponsors

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Boulevard Brewing Co.
Fresh, flavorful beers using the finest traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques.

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Whole Foods Market
Selling the highest quality natural & organic products.

The City Market
Established 1857, the City Market is one of the largest farmers’ markets in the Midwest.  Markets are held on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.  Vibrant and lively, with more than 140 farmers’ market vendors and 30 year-round merchants.


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Special thanks to Bridgeworks: Creating Connections, Channelling Change for their organization of the farm tour.  janetbridgeworks AT sbcglobal.net

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Food With Integrity.

Morgan County Seeds
Top quality seeds at an affordable price.

Green Acres
Solutions  for a healthy life

Farmers’ Community Market @ Brookside
Dedicated to Creating a Unique Partnership between the Community and Farmers that provides High Quality, Local and Organic Products in an atmosphere that is mutually beneficial, wholesome and fun.

Fresh Food Express
REFRIGERATED Courier, Cartage and Delivery Services.  Serving local growers, food producers and eaters in Kansas, Missouri and the Midwest.

PB Associates
PBA initiates and produces cutting edge planning and environmental design that is ecologically driven and community minded.

Wyandotte County Parks and Recreation
Creating and maintaining green space in Wyandotte County.

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VML
A full service digital marketing agency.

The Roasterie
Air-Roasted Coffee.

Family Tree Nursery
Give your life some living color.

The Planters Seed & Spice Company
Providing the Freshest spices, teas, coffees.  Bulk seeds and gardening supplies at the Historic River Market.

Missouri Organic
Your wholesale source for compost, mulch, top soil, commercial grinding and composting.

Tastebud
Kansas City’s guide to food, drink, places and people.

KC Public Library
Knowledge for All.

Good Natured Family Farms
Nature’s Best from Local Family Farms.

Eden Alley Cafe

Renee Kelly’s at Caenen Castle

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Four Season Tools
Sustainable Agriculture Solutions.  Movable high tunnels.  Turnkey farm consultation. Tools & implements.

Slow Food
Slow Food Kansas City focuses on food, local growers and the food preparation practices within different cultures.  Slow Food teaches us about choice and season — choosing food produced in season for the prime taste in the food you eat.

Restaurant Guide of Kansas City
A Taste of K.C.’s Best Menus

North Kansas City Friday Farmers Market
Fridays from 7am to 1pm through October 30th.

Bridging the Gap
Connecting Environment, Economy & Community

Growing Growers
Local Farmers = Local Food.  Farm apprenticeships, monthly workshops, growers listserv.

USDA–Farm Service Agency
Helping Missouri farmers secure the greatest possible benefits from programs such as farm loans and other resources.

Restoration Hardwoods
Dedicated to the installation and refinish of solid plank flooring.  Our specialty is resoring existing hardwoods back to life through our dustless refinish process.

It’s Only Natural
Fine clothing and accessories made exclusively from organic cotton, hemp and other eco-fabrics.

Arts International KC — Culinary Program
The International Culinary School at The Art Institutes International – Kansas City educates tomorrow’s culinarians in the cuisines and flavors of the world.