Common Ground

KDA Farmer’s Market & Food Producer Workshop
2025-03-28 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Location: Southwest Extension and Research Center
Garden City, KS
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Market of Farms
2025-03-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Lawrence, KS
Bring your products and connect directly to people who want to purchase directly from farmers, ranchers and growers! Booth sizes are varied and based on a first-come, first-served basis. Booths with electricity are also on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors can load in from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, March 28 or 7:00-8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 29.
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KDA Specialty Crop Grant
2025-03-31 17:00 | To KDA
Click the button below to download and read the Kansas Request for Applications document from the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) website. In 2025, Kansas will receive approximately $330,000. Applicants may apply for up to $100,000 for a specific project with a duration of up to three years.
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Volunteer Farming
2025-04-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Wichita, KS, KS, United States
Seed start, up-pot, water, and organize for Grow-Your-Own-Farm. Additionally, will start planting outdoors on site, including potatoes, onions, cool crops and seeds! For more information and dates click the button below.
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Volunteer Farming
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Garden City, KS, KS, United States
Time to gather, connect and volunteer on the Goddard Farm! For more information and dates click the button below.
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Farmers & Flyers
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an online marketing webinar series designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, and growers! Hosted by the Midwest Growers Collaborative and with presenters from Be More Business and The Toolbox KC, “Farmers & Flyers” provides the knowledge you need to establish your brand, promote your products and events, and connect with your customers.
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Jazz in the Garden
2025-04-12 14:00 - 17:00
Get your tickets now and bring your family, friends, and coworkers! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind garden experience!

Live Jazz celebrating KC’s rich musical history.
Great food & dinner included with ticket purchase.
Fun garden games & activities
Therapeutic massages for ultimate relaxation.

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Open Streets ICT
2025-04-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Wichita, KS, KS, United States
This spring, join Open Streets ICT – WSU & Shocker Neighborhood, an exciting event that transforms nearly two miles of 17th Street into a vibrant hub of activity, connection, and wellness. With the streets closed to traffic, you’ll have the perfect space to walk, bike, run, skate, or dance your way through the day, all while embracing the joy of movement and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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Farmers & Flyers in Spanish
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00
Invite all of your Spanish speaking farmers for an online marketing webinar series designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, and growers! Hosted by the Midwest Growers Collaborative and with presenters from Be More Business and The Toolbox KC, “Farmers & Flyers in Spanish” expands the knowledge needed to establish your brand, promote your products and events, and connect with customers to our Hispanic farmers and growers.
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Family Earth Day
2025-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | 2430 E. 33rd Street North, 67219, United States
This FREE Earth Day celebration brings families together to experience farm and gardening. You will be able to:

Purchase Seedlings – tomatoes, peppers, okra, zucchini, greens, herbs, flowers to name a few! Plants are grown locally from seed using beyond organic methods.
Kid’s event – Children will choose a flower to plant and take home for their yard to be a Pollinator Pal.
Tour the market garden and get your garden questions answered!
Vendors – We will have several vendors including: Honey, Micro Greens, Worm Castings, Cedar planters, Tickled Pink Drinks, and more.

For more information contact:
Melissa Schnieders: melissa.schnieders@gmail.com
OR
Kimberly Ropp: kimberly@icturbangreens.com
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NCR FSMA Annual Conference
2025-04-23 08:15 - 2025-04-24 08:15
At the *NCR *FSMA Conference you will hear presentations from USDA and FDA and lots of our national partners. Get updates from the other three regional centers, PSA, FSPCA, LFSC, and the IFAI. Participate in breakout sessions covering both processing and growing topics, including sprouts. Other discussions include mental health, urban agriculture, and state updates. Lunch is included for both days.
*North Central Region Center (NCR)
*Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
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Healing Soils Foundation Grants
2025-04-30
HSF created RFAF as a bridge funding solution to help farmers stay afloat. This fund provides recoupable emergency grants that allow farmers to keep moving forward while waiting for delayed public reimbursements.
The Paul Bickford Legacy Grant supports Midwestern organic and regenerative farmers that are leaders in their community, actively sharing the principles of regenerative agriculture, and strengthening the regional foodshed to revitalize our soils.
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Farmers & Flyers
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00
We’re back for another year of marketing training, featuring both encore presentations and new topics! Join us for an online marketing webinar series designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, and growers. Hosted by the Midwest Growers Collaborative and with presenters from Be More Business and The Toolbox KC, “Farmers & Flyers” provides the knowledge you need to establish your brand, promote your products and events, and connect with your customers.
When: 2nd Thursdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.: Live Instruction!
7:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Q&A and TA (Technical Assistance)
Presenter: Kimberly Beer, Be More Business
Starting February 13th, Tomorrow!

Farmers & Flyers
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:00
We’re back for another year of marketing training, featuring both encore presentations and new topics! Join us for an online marketing webinar series designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, and growers. Hosted by the Midwest Growers Collaborative and with presenters from Be More Business and The Toolbox KC, “Farmers & Flyers” provides the knowledge you need to establish your brand, promote your products and events, and connect with your customers.
When: 2nd Thursdays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.: Live Instruction!
7:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Q&A and TA (Technical Assistance)
Presenter: Kimberly Beer, Be More Business
Starting February 13th, Tomorrow!
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1st Saturdays!
2025-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Paradise Missionary Baptist Church, 4401 E 17th St. N, Wichita, KS, 67208, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Lakefront Senior Residence
2025-08-05 11:00 - 11:45 | Lakefront Senior Residence, 1701 E Osage Rd, Derby, KS, 67037, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Downtown Senior Center
2025-08-05 12:30 - 13:15 | Downtown Senior Center, 200 S Walnut St., Wichita, KS, 67213, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - McLean Manor
2025-08-05 13:45 - 14:30 | McLean Manor, 2627 W. 9th St N., Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Central Park Senior Residence
2025-08-06 11:00 - 11:45 | Central Park Senior Residence, 3850 W. Newell St., Witchita, KS, 67203, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Woodlake Senior Residence
2025-08-06 12:15 - 13:00 | Woodlake Senior Residence, 3039 West 2nd St N, Witchita, 67203, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Somerset Plaza Tower
2025-08-06 13:30 - 14:15 | Somerset Plaza Tower, 2395 N Somerset St, Witchita, KS, 67204, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Country Acres Senior
2025-08-07 11:00 - 11:45 | Country Acres Senior, 343 N. Country Acres, Wichita, KS, 67212, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Mohr Place II
2025-08-07 12:15 - 13:00 | Mohr Place II, 6922 W. Shade Lane, Wichita, KS, 67212, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - West Park Tower
2025-08-07 13:30 - 14:15 | West Park Tower, 3618 W. 13th St, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

2nd Sundays!
2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | S Main St, S Main St., Goddard, KS, 67052, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Hesston Senior Center
2025-08-12 11:00 - 11:45 | Hesston Senior Center, 108 E Randall St., Hesston, KS, 67062, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Midtown Towers
2025-08-12 12:15 - 12:45 | Midtown Towers, 105 W. 9th St, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Burrton Senior Center
2025-08-12 13:30 - 14:15 | Burrton Senior Center, 124 N Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States

Common Ground Mobile Market/Mobile Food - Andover Senior Residences
2025-08-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Andover Senior Residences, 410 Lioba Dr., Andover, KS, 67002, United States
