The Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation

The Richard P. Kimmel & Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation

The Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation was incorporated in 1988. Its spirit, however, can be traced back to the Kimmels’ farm and orchard near Nebraska City, to their lifelong commitment to agricultural education and research, and to their many years of civic charity and leadership.

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Beginning July with Butterflies: Today’s Guests in Kimmel’s Pollinator Habitat

Kimmel Orchard | July 7, 2025

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center Today, all of these amazing visitors stopped by to feed on the Purple...

Stars, stripes, and cider! Drink Recipes for 4th of July

Kimmel Orchard | July 3, 2025

Happy Independence Day! Swing by Kimmel Orchard for your fresh cider, fruit, and Fourth of July spirit—straight from the farm to your glass. You can...

Watch, Learn, and Grow: Using Backyard Farmer to Grow Knowledge and Gardens

Kimmel Orchard | July 1, 2025

by Trey Lamkins, Landscape Operations, Kimmel Education and Research Center If you’ve ever had a question about your lawn, garden, or landscape in...

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