Contact Information:

35230 W. 135th Street     (913) 856-2335
Olathe, KS 66061-9423
(913) 856-2350                Link to Map

Vision:

To be a regional resource and center of excellence in applied research and extension programs that serves the current and future needs of turfgrass, landscape, fruit, vegetable, and forestry industries as well as the local and regional economies they support.

Research and Extension Activities:

♦ All-American bedding plant selection site
♦ High tunnels research & demonstration plots
♦ Turfgrass research & demonstration plots
♦ Growing Growers educational program
♦ Open House the last Saturday of July

Facility Description:

342 acres that include:

♦ 150 acres native woodland
♦ 75 acres bottomland
♦ 117 acres upland soil grassland
♦ Creek running through site
♦ Blend of soil types to meet a variety of needs