We will explore the field of Agrotourism, looking at different ideas and ways to highlight the unique aspects of your farm. We will learn about composting toilets, on-farm accessibility and curating spaces for educational and recreational experiences.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 31
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Format: On-farm, hands-on day with tours and demonstrations as well as hands-on work
Location: Sankara Farm, 7419 Murkins Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133
Led by:
Ryan Tenney, Sankara Farm
Izula Maximillen, Sankara Farm
Come prepared:
Wear warm-weather workwear and closed-toe shoes. We will be learning and working outside.
We will have water coolers. Please bring a refillable water bottle.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to share for a potluck lunch.
Cost & Registration
This event is free, but registration is requested.
About KC F.A.R.M.E.R.S. CoalitionKC F.A.R.M.E.R.S. (aka Kansas City Farmers and Ranchers for Mentoring, Education, and Resource Sharing) Coalition is a project led by KC Farm School at Gibbs Road and Kansas City Black Urban Growers Inc. (KC BUGs). It was developed with seasoned growers and ranchers to provide support, community, and hands-on education for aspiring and new growers and ranchers across the Kansas City region and to transition/preserve farmland for the coming generations.
We are grateful to the team of established farmers and partner organizations that have committed to helping guide this project. If you have questions about this event or coalition in general, please reach out to anyone on our team, including:
KC Farm School
Kansas City Black Urban Growers - KC BUGs
Moose Paw Farm
Grasshopper Urban Farm
The Garden at Dogwood Forest
Pearl Family Farm
Sankara Farm
The Toolbox: Small Business Resource Center
Learn more about KC F.A.R.M.E.R.S. Coalition on our website at www.kcfarmschool.org/kc-farmers-coalition.
Have questions about our event or program? Email ashley@kcfarmschool.org.