Over the past few years in early September, Kansas farmer Mark Pettijohn has found an interesting way to invite the surrounding community onto his farm. Labor Day at the Pettijohn farm has become Yoga Day. Pettijohn recently wrote of his experiences in Kansas Agland. Each year, the farmer encourages all levels of yogis and families to attend the event. His kids cut sunflowers from his farm and provide one to each guest. After the hour-and-a-half yoga session, guests mingle on the farm. This year the farmer even added a catered meal, a photographer and live music.
The idea was brought to Pettijohn’s attention by a local yoga teacher, Cathy Hayes of Salina. The Pettijohn farm raises corn, milo, wheat, hay, soybeans and, of course, sunflowers.
