visiting A Sod Farm is a unique experience
Each year we offer a variety of tours and educational opportunities to our customers and the community. You will genuinely be surprised by how interesting it can be to “watch grass grow” and learn more about our products and how we do what we do. Our test plots can help demonstrate the differences and benefits between different kinds of grasses for your lawn. Our crew can show you the specialized equipment or farming practices we have in place to contribute positively to our communities and our environment. What we do here really is unique, and we would love to show you more about what we love.
Here are some typical situations and educational opportunities that arise throughout each year:
Building a house in the future and would like to learn more about what we offer? We would love to show you what your future lawn will look and feel like! We also have test plots out here highlighting various seed choices. Contact us to set up a tour.
Are you interested in participating in a future Homeowner Seminar (Lawn Care 101 topics), sign up for our newsletter and watch for announcements about classes.
Are you a teacher, or a member of an organization that would be interested in a tour of the farm, email or call the office to discuss your ideas. We can cover all kinds of topics that are interesting for agriculture, gardening, earth/environmental science, or home economics (basic lawn care skills) classes. Let us know what you would like us to focus on with your group.
Are you a member of a professional organization that would like a tour for continuing education credit (landscape architects and designers, architecture firms, sports turf/landscaping professionals)? Give us a call to discuss your needs. We will provide a tour or class and help you get the documentation you need to obtain professional certifications after your visit.
UPCOMING Events
***Note: This event fills quickly!
Contact us ASAP for your spot! ***
Our 2025 Homeowner Educational Seminar will be held on
Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 9 AM - 11 AM here at the farm.
Speakers will be Dr. Ben Pease of The Andersons, Sarah Nolte from Blue Grass with a round of “Stump the Chump” and Destery Hildenbrand of Kirkwood Community College who will speak about using AI tools to design your next lawn and landscaping project. And you had better believe there were delicious snacks available too!
Our annual 10% off for bundled lawn care purchases will be offered again in 2025. Seminar attendees will also receive an additional 5% off of their bundle purchase of 2025 products (to be picked up at the seminar).
New in 2025: We will offer a full 15% off for any fertilizer customers who pick up their fertilizer bundle (all the products for the year) in February (or the morning of the Homeowner Seminar). This is to say thank you to customers who help us manage the spring rush by being willing to come out early in the year. We are grateful!
Interested in attending this educational seminar? Call 319-842-2165 or fill out the form below to let us know. Space is limited!