Spring Creek FarM

Farmer(s): Stephanie Thomas     
Location: Baldwin City, KS
Contact: springcreekcsa@yahoo.com or 785-633-5292
Apprenticeship opportunities: Paid, part-time and volunteer positions
At Spring Creek Farm near Baldwin City, we’re beginning our 10th season of production. We use organic and sustainable growing practices to produce 60+ varieties of vegetables and fruit. We have 4 hoop houses in production, and our cultivated field space is approximately 4 acres. We also raise free-range heirloom chickens and turkeys for both egg and meat sales.

Our market consists of sales to natural groceries, restaurants, and the Lawrence Farmers Market. We offer a paid apprentice 14 - 24 hours weekly. Applicant should have stamina and strength for hard work. In exchange, we offer great experience in sustainable agriculture for someone who's really interested in farming in the immediate future. We also offer volunteer apprenticeships and CSA work / exchange.

media & articles:

Career path leads area resident to life on the farm

Stephanie Thomas let out a sign of joy Friday morning when she opened the doors to a greenhouse on the Spring Creek Farm she and Tom Maiorana own south of Baldwin City.It was both a response to the warmth built in the greenhouse on the chilly but sunny morning as it washed across her and to the robust health of the peas it contained.

Farmers weigh benefits of organic certification

Reimbursement available for producers USDA's Economic Research Service has given funds to the Kansas Department of Agriculture to help state producers pay for organic certification or re-certification. It will reimburse for certification occurring before Sept. 30, as long as funds remain. The department can provide money for up to 75 percent of the cost of [...]

BaldwinCity.com

Stephanie Thomas and Tom Maiorana grow about 90 types of fruits and vegetables on their 20-acre farm south of Baldwin City that they directly market to customers through a subscription service.