Harvesting Gratitude

As the Thanksgiving holiday comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for each of you. Your dedication to providing incredible experiences, fostering connections, and showcasing the best of Kansas agriculture makes a difference in countless lives.

Whether it’s through a memorable day at your pumpkin patch, a tour of your farm, or a quiet moment of reflection on your land, you create magic that inspires visitors and strengthens communities.

Thank you for your hard work, passion, and creativity. You are the heartbeat of Kansas agritourism, and I am so grateful to support and celebrate all you do.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, love, and continued success!

- Kelsey Wendling

MAKE YOUR LISTING MERRY & BRIGHT!

The magic of Christmas tree season has begun! Families are making cherished memories as they search for the perfect tree, and your farm is a big part of that joy.

Make sure your farm is easy to find by ensuring your Christmas tree farm listing is up-to-date. Double-check your hours, activities, and any special events to ensure visitors have the most accurate information for a seamless holiday experience.

Need help updating your listing? Reach out to us anytime—we’re here to help make your season merry and bright!

KANSAS HOLIDAY GIFT BOX

Give the gift of Kansas to friends and family this holiday season. From the Land of Kansas offers gift boxes filled with sweet and savory treats everyone will love. All the products are Kansas-made by members of the From the Land of Kansas program!

The Kansas Holiday Gift Box includes:

• Honey from AJ Honey Farms (Salina)
• Beef Sticks from Pat’s Beef Jerky (Liebenthal)
• MKC’s Rub from MKC Kitchen LLC (Bazine)
• Sweet & Tangy Mustard from Grannie’s Homemade Mustard (Hillsboro)
• Mild and Sassy BBQ Sauce from Spice It Up (Bonner Springs)
• Baked Potato Soup Mix from Twisted Pepper (Wichita)
• Sand Plum Jelly from Bruce’s Bullseye Farms (Leon)
• Summer Sausage from R Family Farms (Lebanon)
• Rainbow Pops Freeze-Dried Candy from Mammoth Mouth (LaCygne)
• Chocolate Sunflower from Sweet Granada (Emporia)
• Milk Chocolate Toffee from Tonja’s Toffee (Leoti)

BE COUNTED!

Be counted! If your farm, ranch, or agricultural business is open to visitors, please take 5 minutes to complete a short survey from our colleagues at the University of Vermont.

Click here to take the survey or copy and paste this link into your browser: go.uvm.edu/agt24

The goal of this survey is to understand how many agricultural operations in the U.S. welcome visitors for direct sales and experiences, including pick-your-own, farm stands, tours, overnight farm stays, recreation, etc. This information will be used to inform future programs and support.

This research study is led by Dr. Lisa Chase, Extension Professor at the University of Vermont and Director of the Vermont Tourism Research Center. If you have questions about the survey, please contact Lisa.Chase@uvm.edu or 802-656-7532. If you have questions about your rights as a participant in a research project, please contact the Research Protections Office at the University of Vermont at 802-656-5040.