Growing Growers Kansas City

06/16/2026

Thank you to all who attended our soils workshop at the Garden at Dogwood Forest last Monday! Rick led us on a gorgeous farm tour, and Margit led some soil testing demonstrations. Pictures 6 and 7 are of her water infiltration and aggregate stability test examples! It is also milkweed season in Kansas, and Rick's farm had no shortage of specimens! Pictures 8 & 9 are of common milkweed and spider milkweed - two of my personal favorite prairie flowers 🌞

05/27/2026

Join us NEXT Monday, 6/1, for a soil health webinar led by Douglas County Agriculture Agent, Margit Kaltenekker.

Healthy soil is far more than minerals and organic matter. It is alive with intricate relationships. In this seminar, we'll explore the fascinating new biology that reveals how plants, fungi, and microbes work together to cycle nutrients, build soil structure, and foster resilience.

Scan the QR code, or click on the bit.ly link to register for the Zoom webinar today! This webinar serves as a precursor to our in-person soil health workshop on June 8th at the Garden at Dogwood Forest. We hope to see you at both events! 🌱🪱

05/18/2026

Please help us learn about your interest in strawberry production in the region!

We are conducting a quick survey to learn more about strawberry production and planting material needs in Kansas and the Midwest. Results of this survey will help us explore building a local strawberry nursery to supply plants to growers in the region. Please take a moment to complete the survey and share the link with others who grow or are considering growing strawberries. Thank you. We will share results too.
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7afiB1x2QjbzWPs
P.S. We have a limited number of $50 gift cards available as a way of saying thank you to folks who complete the survey - first come, first served so please help us out by filling out a survey. Thanks!

04/29/2026

Join Farmer Jameson Hubbard at Dirt Beast Farm to learn all about various methods of targeted irrigation to hydrate and sustain those precious crops!

🗓️ Monday, May 4th
⏰2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Implementation of successful irrigation systems can be game-changing for small farms. Various options exist for irrigation - come out to Dirt Beast to see drip and sprinkler systems in person. Jameson will go into detail on what you will need to consider when irrigating different types of growing situations, soil types, and farm/garden layouts. Get hands on experience with Drip Tape, Impact Sprinklers, Wobblers, and other solid state sprinkler heads. Learn how to construct DIY sprinkler risers glue, how to securely connect various fittings, how to ensure you’re less likely to experience unexpectedly high water bills with leaks or mainline breaks, how to set up an easy automated watering system, and more. Nitrile-coated work gloves will be provided for working with PVC glues, but bring your own if you have a pair.

We hope to see you there! 🌻

04/24/2026

It was a whirlwind week for Growing Growers staff all across Kansas and Missouri.

In KCMO this week, we collaborated with and to introduce our apprentices to CKC's tool library! After a rainy Spring, it was refreshing to work outside on a sunny day 🌞

In Sedgwick County, our expansion coordinators held a mushroom log inoculation workshop. We are so thankful for our Sedgwick County team (Abbey Draut and Sarah Stafford) and all that they do to bring the apprenticeship program further into Kansas!

Stay tuned for more workshops 👀 the best way to learn about upcoming Growing Growers and or our partner's events is to visit our shared events calendar: growinggrowers.org/workshops-events/

04/16/2026

Cultivate KC and Kansas City Black Urban Growers - KCBUGs are excited to announce applications are OPEN for the Urban Agriculture Micro-Grant program!

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿? Growers in the Kansas City metro area.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱? Expansion costs, land access, improved efficiency, infrastructure, and education and training.

Learn more through this link: https://www.cultivatekc.org/microgrants/
Email [email protected] with any questions.

The Urban Agriculture Micro Grant Program is administered by Cultivate KC and KC Black Urban Growers and made possible with funding from Farm Service Agency and a cooperative agreement with T.I.M.E. Inc.

04/16/2026

04/06/2026

***OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP WAS RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 21ST!***

Did you know that operates an urban agriculture tool library that is open to urban farmers and gardeners?

At our first event of the season, Emily Kovar will be providing us with an overview of what tools are available to you and how to borrow, return, and use them!

We'll end the workshop with a hands-on workday at where you will get to try out some of the tools showcased by Emily.

The event is free, but registration is required. Scan the QR code, visit the URL provided, or visit the "Eventbrite" link in bio to register today. We hope to see you there! 🌞

03/30/2026

Discover the art and science of growing your own gourmet mushrooms.

Join Eric Myers of Myers Mushrooms at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a hands-on introduction to fungal farming. This workshop will walk participants through the process of cultivating mushrooms outdoors using hardwood logs—an approachable and rewarding way to produce fresh, homegrown food.

Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or just curious about mycology, this workshop will give you the skills and the supplies to start growing delicious mushrooms right in your own backyard.

Cost is $10. Register today at: sedgwick.ksu.edu/events

03/18/2026

Did you know that operates an urban agriculture tool library that is open to urban farmers and gardeners?

At our first event of the season, Emily Kovar will be providing us with an overview of what tools are available to you and how to borrow, return, and use them!

We'll end the workshop with a hands-on workday at where you will get to try out some of the tools showcased by Emily.

The event is free, but registration is required. Scan the QR code, or visit the "Eventbrite" link in bio to register today. We hope to see you there! 🌞