Mellowfields Farm

Mellowfields Farm

Farmer(s): Jessi Asmussen and Kevin Prather
Location: 1551 N 1550 Rd. Lawrence, KS 66046
Contact: mellowfields@gmail.com 
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Apprenticeship opportunities: Unpaid apprenticeships, as well as limited part-time and/or full-time paid positions.

Mellowfields Farm, established in 2009, is located on the eastern edge of Lawrence. We produce a wide variety of certified organic produce on three acres, including growing under cover in tunnels.  Our markets include direct sales through farmers’ markets, a grocery store, a food hub, and restaurant accounts.

JESSI IS A FORMER GROWING GROWERS APPRENTICE FROM 2006

Growing Growers participants will be involved in all areas of production, harvesting, and exposure to our marketing and record-keeping processes. A good candidate should have transportation, a desire to learn the ins and outs of market farming, and a desire for physically demanding and rewarding work. Apprentices should be able to consistently work 20 hours/week, May through September.