Thursday, September 8, 2011

Janzen Family Farm Tour & Picnic

Join SlowFood Wichita/Flint Hills &
Our Local Food - South Central at
Janzen Family Farms
Saturday September 17, 2011
Come and visit with Norm Oeding, farm manager, and learn about the farms unique history and future! Janzen Family Farms is a diversified livestock and grain operation. The Janzen Family believes in sustainable practices specializing in 100% grass-fed beef and organic crop production. Wheat from the farm is stone-milled at the on-farm Henry Creek Flour Mill and is the primary ingredient in Janzen Family Farms' signature product, Little Red Hen Bakery Bread. Organic seasonal vegetables are also grown on the farm.
3:00 p.m. Farm Tour
Get a walking tour of the Janzen Family Farm flour mill or driving tour to see the cattle herd.
4:00 p.m. Potluck Picnic
Pack the picnic basket with your favorite dish to share, a serving utensil and a chair! Feel free to bring a bottle of wine to have with your meal.
Drinks, cups, plates, utensils, and napkins will be provided.

Please email Natalie Fullerton at southcentral.olf@gmail.com if you plan to attend. 

Directions to Farm:
Located at 15076 NW 180th St.
Newton, KS
At the corner of Prairie Creek Rd & NW 180th St.

From Newton at I-35 & First St., go 11 miles east to Prairie Creek Rd, then north 3 miles. If traveling from the north through Marion County, the address is 10th and Nighthawk.
 

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