Kaw Valley Farm Tour our next stop is one we always make sure we go to every year Pendleton's…read moreCountry Market. They are a diversified family farm growing vegetables,bedding plants and cut flower . There is a beautiful set up inside with items for home decor and novelty items. A spice and herb section . If you're looking for pumpkins and fall items, this is your next stop. Owners Karen & John are very hard workers and you can see that in their Market.

Pendleton's is the best place to get seeds, live plants, corn, and veggies. The Asparagus is out…read moreof this world! From Spring to Winter i frequent this market weekly.

It was very chill and everyone was friendly, there was a nice variety! Good place to walk around…read moreand pick up some local grown produce and products!

We love Lawrence Farmers Market! It's a great place to meet a friend and do some grocery shopping…read morefrom local vendors and farmers alike. Also there are plenty of spots to grab a drink whether you're a coffee drinker, juice, or kombucha person. And don't forget about the eats. Lots of pastries, warm breakfast options and lunch bites.

Never been, but the phone number is disconnected, so I can't comment more than that. It was a…read moreletdown since I wanted to check on what they had before driving there since it's out of the way! I won't go without being able to ask. Three stars is for not having a working phone number, but I didn't want to only give one since I know nothing about the business.

Highly recommend stopping by this place. Easy to get to off of I-435, its a shed adjacent to a…read moregarden. Loved the system set up here, just pick out what you want and leave the money. Was really fun pulling up and seeing the chickens. Will be stopping by for sure in the future.

"Caveat Emptor" - no place in KC is this Latin phrase of "Let the buyer beware" more relevant to,…read morethan shopping at Christina's Produce. Great bargains can be had here, but you can also spend money on produce that you will be throwing away very quickly after purchase if not inspected thoroughly and used ASAP. Make sure to carefully inspect the ripeness / color / texture / firmness of every object and open those packages of berries; there can be hidden mold on many products. There is a reason things are marked down so cheap; preparing a dinner for that evening - go for it. Stocking up for the week - think twice. My favorite bargains are when avocados are 4 / $1 or flats of bananas are $3. A great way to overindulge on some tasty guacamole (get the seasoning next door) or a cheap healthy treat for the office staff. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd visit daily and knock down my grocery bill by 75%.

Cristina's Produce is THE place to buy cheap produce in the downtown-ish area! I am shocked every…read moreweek at how cheap everything is. Bring cash and be prepared so you can quickly pay the employees who are walking around to bag your selections for you. They have a lot of items that are unique and harder to find at other stores, and they have tons of variety! Always make sure to check out the $1 sale bowls for deals on large quantities of super ripe produce (ex. 8 super ripe plums for $1 and 10 old potatoes for $1)

Heading west on Highway 24 there's a big sign that says "Cider Donuts" shortly before you reach…read moreTopeka and the exit is immediately after the sign (I missed it several times). Well this time I watched and immediately put my blinker on and made the exit (it's hidden by trees right as you come around the corner). It's a medium smaller sized store with some produce and cider and cider donuts! The donuts are by the cash register in brown paper bags and sold by half dozen bags for just under $5 with tax. They are really good! I'm used to the ones in Louisburg south of Overland Park, but these are softer and more fluffy cake cider donuts covered in more cinnamon and sugar. They are worth the stop! I saw they have cider ice cream too, but didn't try it.

Just one hour drive from Overland Park, nice day drive. It's just a small building off the side of…read morethe road that is filled with yummy stuff. They have an atm machine inside. There was frozen pies and other fruits. Several jams and jellies. Home grown fruits too. We enjoyed visiting and brought lots of goodies home.

Great selection of food trucks, I could rate each one (and I have started) but nice choices, wish…read morefor more! Love the fresh local vendors the most. I am disappointed that so many 'not local' vendors are here, but I just pay attention and try to stick to local. The farmer with romaine--please come every week! Better produce here than any grocery store in the area Everyone is friendly & helpful. It's pretty wide open so not crowded.

Great local vendors, lots of variety, food trucks, crafts, baked goods and lots of produce!read more

Kittens? Check. Fresh apples? Check. Beautiful scenery? Check. There is a reason we've come here…read morefor the last 6 years. No wagon rides, no doughnuts, just delicious u-pick apples. Very convenient to get to just a few miles off the highway. They also sell at the OP farmers market which is how we learned about their farm. We've even discovered new varieties of applied like blondes- crisp and tart, and Arkansas black- softer but with clove flavor. As a Michigander I'm an apple snob & this orchard checks all the boxes for me. Plus, kittens?

When I was younger we used to always go to Stephenson's Orchard. I always looked forward to apple…read morepicking day. When I go older and had my own kids, I told them how much I used to love picking apples with my family. I tried to look up Stephenson's and saw they had closed. After a quick google search, I found Sunflower Orchard and was glad it wasn't too far of a drive. When we arrived, I will admit I was a bit disappointed by the size of the trees. I was hoping for large trees that the kids would have to climb up to get. The disappointment was short-lived because as soon as I tasted their fuji apple I was so excited to try other varieties. We grabbed a couple bags and went to explore their orchard and discovered some new varieties. Our favorites were the ultragold and winecrisp. There was a candy crisp that the kids also liked. I would highly recommend everyone to add Sunflower Orchard to their list of fall traditions!

This is the farms of all small farms. The Huns moved to the midwest 3 years ago from the Fresno,…read moreCA, where they'd been farming since 1984. Now, nessled on about 4 acres, they grow a variety of vegetables and flowers with no irrigation, using sustainable methods (live mulch (i.e., weeds) to shade the crops and renew the soil). They also use built environmental methods to extend the growing season of certain non-native plants, and have even applied for and received grants from the USDA (the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program) to experiment growing ginger in the midwest (local ginger!!!) and to experiment growing bitter melon indoors. The Huns already have an incredible assortment of herbs and vegetables. On last count at the KC Farmer's Market, I saw 3 varieties of basil, 2 types of parsley, bitter melon, of which the leaves and stems you can make green tea (don't give the tea to children or people prone to low blood sugar blackouts), perslin (misspelled), and onions. At other times, there were flowers, heirloom tomatoes, zuchinni, potatoes, and green (and purple) beans. The best part is, everything is extremely cheap, bunches are mostly $1 each. Go there, say hi, and enjoy the stir fry. UPDATE: Last weekend, early August 2008, the Huns had an early batch of ginger--kansas grown ginger? you ask. Yep, it's for real. As far as I know, it's the only midwest-grown ginger being grown around.

One of my favorite stalls at the Farmer's Market. I love to experiment with their odd looking…read morevegetables - sometimes I don't even know what they are, because the older man will only know the name in his native language! I have discovered purple amaranth leaves, different colored beans and many varieties of squash from them. I also love their herbs - you get three times the amount that you can buy at the grocery store and for only $1. Thank you to these wonderful farmers, providing us with delicious food and being kind to the Earth!