The From the Land of Kansas program is excited to launch the holiday gift boxes, featuring products from eleven member-businesses. Pre-orders begin October 1, 2024 and can be shipped anywhere in the United States. For orders larger than 10, please call 785-564-6759 or email fromthelandofkansas@ks.gov to ensure holiday delivery.

Each box can be customized with a hand-written note to your recipient and delivered during the week you choose. The first available ship date will be the week of November 11 and will run through the first week of January, or while supplies last.

Products in the boxes are:

Honey from AJ Honey Farms - Pure, raw, unfiltered honey, straight from the hive into the bottle. AJ Honey Farms started out as a backyard project. As their business grew, they decided to open a storefront in Salina. You can now find them at their store at 901 N. 9^th Street in Salina, or visit their website at ajhoneyfarms.com

Beef Pepper Sticks from Pat's Beef Jerky – This pair of peppered beef sticks make a great on-the-go snack. Pat’s Beef Jerky has been around for over 30 years and offers four flavors of jerky, in addition to the beef sticks. You can find them at their storefront in Liebenthal at 401 Main Street, or online at patsbeefjerky.com.

MKC's Rub from MKC Kitchen - This rub is sweet with a little heat and goes great on chicken and pork. Kenzee was going to culinary school and dreamed her whole life of being a famous farm-to-table chef. After she passed away unexpectedly, her parents, along with the rest of the family, decided to keep her dream alive through MKC's Kitchen. Located in Bazine, MKC Kitchen is also home to Kenzee’s Everything Sauce. Learn more at mkckitchen.com.

Sweet & Tangy Mustard by Grannie’s Homemade Mustard - This sweet and tangy mustard is perfect to add to potato salad, deviled eggs, and more! Based out of Hillsboro, Grannie’s Homemade Mustard offers a total of 10 different mustard flavors, as well as an all-purpose seasoning. Learn more about how the name of Grannie’s Homemade Mustard came to be at grannieshomemademustard.com.

Mild and Sassy BBQ Sauce from Spice It Up - A sweet and flavorful BBQ sauce that will elevate any dish. Spice It Up is home to Bonner Springs and was started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even having only been in business a short time, Spice It Up has already won several awards for their sauce. They also offer a line of savory meat rubs. Learn more at https://www.fromthelandofkansas.com/blog/2024/06/06/spice-it-up-a-flavorful-success or find them on the From the Land of Kansas Marketplace, shop.fromthelandofkansas.com/spice-it-up-llc.

Baked Potato Soup Mix by Twisted Pepper - This soup is thick, creamy and tastes like you made it from scratch! Twisted Pepper is based out of Wichita and has been in business since 2005. All of their products are signature recipes by the owner Ellie herself, using only the freshest and all natural ingredients. The products are gluten free, low or light in sodium, and no added MSG. Find more of their products at twistedpepper.com.

Sand Plum Jelly from Bruce's Bullseye Farms – Made with the official state fruit of Kansas, this sand plum jelly is perfect for bagels and toast. As a first-generation farm, Bruce’s Bullseye Farms offers a variety of handcrafted items such as jams, jellies, apple butter, bread mixes, candied jalapenos and more as an extension of their farm. Shop their store in Leon at 112 N. Main (by appointment) or find them online at brucesbullseyefarms.com.

Pork Summer Sausage by R Family Farms – Made with Kansas-raised Berkshire pork, this summer sausage includes a hint of garlic, making it a great addition to any relish tray or paired with your favorite Kansas-made cheeses. Established in 2015 near Lebanon, R Family Farms' vision is seeded with the desire to educate consumers about where their food comes from, and at the same time, offer a culinary experience often only reserved for world-class dining experiences. Learn more about them at rfamilyfarmsks.com.

Rainbow Pops Freeze-Dried Candy from Mammoth Mouth - Bite-sized freeze-dried candies that are perfectly crunchy and packaged to share or keep for yourself. Mammoth Mouth is a small, family-owned business in LaCygne that offers a variety of freeze dried items to choose from. Find more options at mammothmouth.com.

Chocolate Sunflower by Sweet Granada – Handmade chocolate-shaped sunflower will satisfy any sweet tooth. The Sweet Granada is a gourmet chocolate shop featuring handmade chocolates, fresh fudge and gifts. Opened in 2004 by a mother-daughter team, this destination business in beautiful downtown Emporia is a fun, unique stop for locals and travelers alike. Visit their storefront at 803 Commercial Street in Emporia or order online at sweetgranada.com.

Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee from Tonja's Toffee – Sweet milk chocolate pairs with the buttery caramel almond toffee to create a delightfully unique flavor. Based in Leoti, Tonja's Toffee believes good food brings friends and family together to make good memories. Originally started by Tonja herself, the toffee tradition is continuing into the next generation of the family. Learn more about their story at tonjastoffee.com.

From the Land of Kansas the state’s trademark program designed to promote and celebrate agricultural experiences and products grown, raised or produced in Kansas. The From the Land of Kansas brand makes it easier for people to find and support Kansas-made products and Kansas-based businesses. The program offers an array of incentives to Kansas companies – big and small – who grow, raise, serve or produce products in the state.

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