2026 Kansas Holiday Gift Boxes
The From the Land of Kansas program is excited to launch the holiday gift boxes, featuring products from thirteen member businesses. Online ordering began October 1st, 2026, and can be shipped anywhere in the United States. For orders larger than 10, please call 785-565-6759 or email fromthelandofkansas@ks.gov to ensure holiday delivery.
Each box can be customized with a handwritten note to your recipient and delivered during the week you choose. The first available ship date will be the week of November 6th and will run through the first week of January, or while supplies last. This year there are two box options, Ad Astra and Konza.
Ad Astra Holiday Gift Box includes:
Bee Salve from AJ Honey Farms- The all-natural honeybee salve helps soothe, protect, and moisturize working hands. AJ Honey Farms started out as a backyard project. AJ Honey Farms started out as a backyard project and has grown into so much more. Visit their website ajhoneyfarms.com to shop for their honey or to get the tools you need to start your own honeybee colony.
Freeze-Dried Basil Salt from Mammoth Mouth- This delicious basil salt would go great in soups, salads, and even a twice-baked potato. 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
MKC’s Rub from MKC Kitchen- This sweet rub with a hint of spice goes great with everything, especially around the holidays. 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.
Original Beef Jerky from Pat’s Beef Jerky- This original flavored beef jerky was perfected over 30 years ago, and it is great for a quick snack. Pat’s Beef Jerky has been around for over 30 years and offers four different flavors of jerky in addition to beef sticks. You can find them at their storefront in Liebenthal at 401 Main Street, or online at patsbeefjerky.com.
Honey Infused with Lavender from Purple Meadows Lavender Farm- The honey infused with lavender adds a sweet floral taste to any drink. It goes great in coffee or tea. Purple Meadows is a family-owned business that offers a variety of services like picking your own lavender, floral designs, and picnics. Learn more about the services they offer at talktamefloral.com.
Evan’s Burger Rub from Smokehouse Seven- A great seasoning that creates a unique flavor profile for all burgers. This rub includes ingredients like garlic, paprika, and dried tomatoes. Smokehouse Seven originated in Solomon, back in 2020 and now appears in many storefronts. Visit them at their website, smokehouseseven.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.
Lip Balm from Wholly Cow Market- Perfect for your morning routine, this lip balm adds a soothing touch of hydration and can be used throughout the day. Made with natural tallow for soft, nourished lips. Wholly Cow Market is a fifth-generation farm in Johnson that raises grass-fed beef. Visit them in store off Main Street or learn more about their story at whollycowmarket.com.
Konza Holiday Gift Box includes:
Medium Garden Salsa from Holmes Made Salsa- The blend of tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and garlic creates a balanced flavor of sweet and spicy. Holmes Made Salsa, located in Wichita, provides customers with a variety of quality canned goods. Visit them in-store off Maple Street or visit their website at holmes-madesalsa.com.
Sweet & Tangy Mustard from 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.
Original Flavor Pork Snack Stick from R Family Farms- Perfect for on-the-go fuel, this pork snack stick brings bold, satisfying Berkshire pork flavor in every bite. 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.
Cinnamon Creamed Honey from SHoney Farm- This smooth, spreadable cinnamon creamed honey is perfect with tea, fruit, or pastries. SHoney is an apiary found near Wamego that offers a variety of over 30 flavors and products. Check out all of what they offer at shoneyfarm.com.
Peppernut Cookies from Sustain-A-Grain: This cookie is great for all holidays and is known for being the “traditional” cookie. It combines nutty, cinnamon, and anise flavors from the Kernza grain to create a delicious bite. Sustain-A-Grain grows the perennial grain, Kernza, in McPherson and Marion Counties to create delicious new foods. Learn more about them at sustainagrain.com.
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