Elderslie Farm Blog

Will Agriculture’s Story Start with Wisdom or Fear?
In the driest part of May, I was running through a Smooth Brome field every day at lunch. Usually, Brome in May is an amazing

Art for the Least of These
On the way home from dropping my children off at school, I heard an NPR story on the dramatic rise in violence in the daily routine of Wichita schools. Listening to this made me wonder if we are being creative enough or artful enough to positively influence such a delicate social problem…
Asking Questions of Farmers
This past year, 2021, we began the journey to organic certification. We need two years of records that prove we have not applied synthetic fertilizer
Goats and Humans at Elderslie
I am glad for those in the community of Wichita and at large who care deeply for animals. I further appreciate the concern specifically for young

7 Items for the Perfect Christmas Charcuterie
You know we love a good, tasty spread.These are my seven MUST-HAVEs for any great board. ONE an Elderslie black walnut cheese board and small

Too Important to Do Quickly
In our great age of productivity, I believe it is important to sit back and slow ourselves down so that we see the world. The Amish