Our Local Farmers
The following is a listing of the farms USD 497 accepted through the 2023-24 local food purchasing RFP. If you are interested in becoming a local foods vendor with Lawrence Public Schools, please contact our Farm 2 School Coordinator, Pantaleon Florez (pantaleon.floreziii@usd497.org).
Little Blue Stem Farm
Traci Furan
Products: Radishes, Jalapenos, and Cherry Tomatoes.
Robert's Farm
Robert Hickerson
Products: Cherry Tomatoes.
South Baldwin Farms
Baldwin City, KS
Gabe Spurgeon
Products: Apples and Peaches.
Jirak Family Produce
Items for USD 497: Snack & Bell Peppers, Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Jalapenos, Tomatoes, and Watermelon.
Juniper Hill Farms
Scott Thellman, Lawrence, KS
785-840-4892
juniperhillfarms.scott@gmail.com
Products: Radishes, Cherry Tomatoes, Strawberries, Lettuce Varieties, Watermelon - Seeded, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Slicer Tomatoes, and Cucumbers
Trails West Farms
Lile Merrill, Eudora, KS
785-505-9475
trailswestfarms@yahoo.com
Products: Pears and Beef
Previous Vendors
CALCan Enterprises, LLC
Clint Bauer, Topeka, KS
785-273-5939
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Items sold to USD 497: Lettuce