Next to Nature Farm
Leavenworth, KS · about 29 mi from Kansas City
At a glance
- Address
- 23338 Kissinger Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048, USA
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Facilities listed
- Parking lot, Public toilets, Hand washing stations, Picnic areas, commercial kitchen
- Phone
- (785) 491-1978
- Website
- nexttonaturefarm.com
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Kansas City, about 29 miles
- Listing updated
- Sep 2023
- nexttonaturefarm@gmail.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash, Debit card/Credit card, Venmo
- Growing practices
- Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc., No pesticides, Pasture-raised/free-range animals
- Order ahead
- Through farm’s website, On-farm pickups/roadside stands, Delivery to customers' home
- Services listed
- Packaging purchased items, Shipping to homes
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Leavenworth County, KS
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- Places to stay nearby
- Bed and breakfast, Campsites/campground, Hotel/motel
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Gas station Casey's General Store 4.6 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi Sonic
Farmers markets nearby
- Tonganoxie Farmer's Market Tonganoxie · 5.2 mi
- Basehor Farmer & Craft Market Basehor · 10.2 mi
- Leavenworth Farmers' Market Leavenworth · 14.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 54°F, lows around 32°F, about 2 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 16
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 22
- ☀️ Frost-free season188 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Oskaloosa 4 Ne, KS station (9.2 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- HoneyYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Leavenworth County
Leavenworth County had 1,023 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 95 sold food straight to the public and 15 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 32 farms selling honey #3 of 67 counties in KS
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Next to Nature Farm is located in northeast Kansas, in between Lawrence and Kansas City. We are a small family farm committed to offering all of our products in their most natural form. Next to Nature Farm strives to ensure a line of the highest quality products with an environmentally friendly focus. The farm is owned by Chad and Megan Gilliland. However, this farm operation is a family adventure and everyone pitches in including 10-year-old son (known as the Itty Bitty Beekeeper)! At the agricultural and educational center, we will offer various classes and learning opportunities to find out
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Questions about Next to Nature Farm
Is Next to Nature Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Sep 2023.
When is the season at Next to Nature Farm?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Next to Nature Farm?
The listing gives the address as 23338 Kissinger Road, Leavenworth, KS 66048, USA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Next to Nature Farm?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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