Whitacre Family Farms

Whitacre Family Farms "Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness." — Thomas Jefferson

We’d like to introduce you to winter rye.Winter rye is a cover crop that helps build rich, healthy soil by adding organi...
05/18/2026

We’d like to introduce you to winter rye.

Winter rye is a cover crop that helps build rich, healthy soil by adding organic matter back into the ground, improving soil structure, and naturally feeding the earth so it’s ready to support strong, vibrant harvests in the seasons ahead. 🌾✨.

Great harvests begin with great soil.

🌳 Orchard maintenance is an important part of keeping the farm healthy and productive.Recently, it was time to remove an...
05/12/2026

🌳 Orchard maintenance is an important part of keeping the farm healthy and productive.

Recently, it was time to remove an older section of the orchard. After the trees were removed, the ground was ripped and prepared for new planting. 🚜🌱

The trees in this block had passed their prime, and to keep an orchard thriving, trees must be rotated and replanted over time. While it’s always hard to remove trees, it’s all part of preparing for the next generation of growth and harvests. 🍎🌳

🌱 New life is popping up in the garden rows! 🌱The seeds are starting to break through the soil and the next season of fr...
05/11/2026

🌱 New life is popping up in the garden rows! 🌱
The seeds are starting to break through the soil and the next season of fresh produce is on its way. 🌞

We’ve planted:
🥒 Cucumbers
🥒 Pickling Cucumbers
🫛 Green Beans
💛 Squash
🥒 Zucchini

It’s always exciting to see those first signs of growth and know what’s ahead for the season. Fresh-from-the-field produce will be here before we know it! 🌱💚

It took a little longer than expected for the asparagus to wake up this year—the cooler temperatures kept it in its slum...
05/06/2026

It took a little longer than expected for the asparagus to wake up this year—the cooler temperatures kept it in its slumber just a bit longer. 🌱❄️ But now it’s pushing through and making itself known.

We’re cutting fresh and sending it straight from the field to both of our Shawnee Springs Markets.

The peach trees have moved on from fruit production. No fruit has formed and the blossoms have now passed. This was the ...
05/05/2026

The peach trees have moved on from fruit production. No fruit has formed and the blossoms have now passed. This was the result of three major freeze events, which brought extended periods of cold temperatures that affected the entire orchard and the surrounding region, including peaches 🍑, apples 🍎, cherries 🍒, plums, pears 🍐, and nectarines 🍑. After inspecting several varieties, the trees have shifted their energy into strong leaf growth instead 🌿. Fruit, may we see you next year. 🌸

🌳🍃

05/04/2026

Garden Update 🎥🌱
We’ve now planted our tomatoes and peppers, and the beans have been sown.
From prep to planting—this garden is officially underway.

This is the behind-the-scenes work that makes all the difference—laying the foundation for a strong, healthy crop.

🍅 Tomatoes
🌶 Peppers
🌱 Beans

…are in, with plenty more on the way.

Stay tuned—this garden is just getting started, and it’s coming at you all season long. 🌞🌱

Warming things up in the field 🌱Our rows are now covered to help create a more controlled growing environment. Using row...
05/01/2026

Warming things up in the field 🌱

Our rows are now covered to help create a more controlled growing environment. Using row covers and plastic, we’re able to trap heat from the soil, creating a warmer microclimate that protects young plants from frost, cold temperatures, and wind.

These covers act as insulation—keeping plants a few degrees warmer while encouraging faster, stronger growth through a natural greenhouse effect.

It’s all about giving each crop the best possible start, no matter what spring decides to bring. 🌿

Garden Report — Prep in Motion. 🌱🚜Plastic mulch is tucked in, drip lines are laid 💧, and the rows are dialed in and read...
04/30/2026

Garden Report — Prep in Motion. 🌱🚜

Plastic mulch is tucked in, drip lines are laid 💧, and the rows are dialed in and ready.

Today we’re dropping in peppers 🌶️ and tomatoes 🍅, and sowing the bean seeds 🌱✨

More is on the way—this garden is just getting started, and it’s coming at you all season long 🌞🌾🔥

Prepping asparagus from our garden for the markets!! 🌱✨The season’s favorite bundle returns to BOTH locations this week....
04/29/2026

Prepping asparagus from our garden for the markets!! 🌱✨
The season’s favorite bundle returns to BOTH locations this week.

Our first cut—grown in our garden, hand-picked, washed, and carefully sorted. Green and purple are here. 💚💜

Fresh, crisp, and ready for your kitchen—perfect for grilling, roasting, or keeping it simple.

04/27/2026

Garden Prep in Motion 🎥🌱

Plastic mulch is down.
Drip lines are set.
Rows are clean and ready to grow.

This is the behind-the-scenes work that makes all the difference—laying the foundation for a strong, healthy crop. And this garden? 60 rows deep and full of promise. Next up: seeds going in today, with young plants finding their new home right behind them.
🌶 Peppers
🥒 Cucumbers
🍅 Tomatoes
🌿 Squash
🥒 Zucchini
…and plenty more on the way.

Stay tuned—this garden is just getting started, and it’s coming at you all season long. 🌞🌱

🌱🚜 Garden Prep Day 2 = Finishing Strong 🚜🌱Back at it today—wrapping up this section of the garden and getting everything...
04/24/2026

🌱🚜 Garden Prep Day 2 = Finishing Strong 🚜🌱

Back at it today—wrapping up this section of the garden and getting everything buttoned up. The plastic mulch is down, drip lines are set, and the rows are looking clean and ready to grow. 💧🌿

It’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work, but this is what sets the stage for a strong, healthy crop.

Next step: seeds in the ground and young plants finding their new home. 🌱✨

Stay tuned—video coming soon so you can see the full process come together. 🎥

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