# Lionberry

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- [The Trojan in the Hedgerows: One Woman’s Elderberry Mission in the Heartland](https://lionberry.us/the-trojan-in-the-hedgerows-one-womans-elderberry-mission-in-the-heartland/): My Bevin Brooks Co-Chair of The Heartland American Elderberry Collaborative A small Trojan in the Heartland, Lori Trojan’s elderberry farm began not with a nursery order, but with a friend’s overgrown backyard bush that needed to be cleared. Sitting in the kitchen with American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) farmer and master herbalist Lori Trojan—a great competitor and elderberry friend of mine—I am reminded how hard this one-woman farmer works the dirt every day. Lori planted those 65 American elderberry cuttings in 2021 on her new Wild Ivey Herb Farm in Palmyra with careful intention, choosing elderberry because, as she says, “It […]
- [They Paved Paradise](https://lionberry.us/they-paved-paradise/): “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” That line has been rattling around in my head for years. I used to think it was about asphalt. I used to think it was a song about a woman looking at a lot where a garden used to be, shaking her head, feeling nostalgic. But the older I get, the less I think it’s about pavement at all. I think it’s about what we do to living things the moment we decide we’re in charge of them. Here’s the pattern. We find something that’s working. It’s alive. It’s productive. But […]
- [What are we, exactly?](https://lionberry.us/what-are-we-exactly/): BS Weekly #13 That’s the question I keep circling after Mount Vernon. Are we a specialty crop, or are we bait for big ag? Because those are two very different futures, and American elderberry is standing right at the fork. This June the national elderberry community gathered in Mount Vernon, Missouri. The Heartland American Elderberry Collaborative brought our poster. LIONBERRY REGENERATIVE™ stood alongside Elder Farms and River Hills Harvest. Dr. Andrew Thomas hosted, Buehler Organics and Elder Farms put on a dinner, and researchers, growers, and processors all ended up at the same tables. Good food, good people, real momentum. […]
- [Slaying the Cyclops](https://lionberry.us/slaying-the-cyclops/): How the Twelve-Eyed Toad Sees What One Eye Cannot A working treatise by Bevin Brooks The Cyclops had one eye. One eye sees flat… no depth, no distance, no second opinion. And that’s every one of us if we’re honest. Every founder, every farmer alone with the thing they know, looking from the one spot they happen to stand on, falling in love with what they see and calling it truth. The oldest mistake isn’t being dumb. It’s being singular. The fix isn’t getting smarter. A smarter Cyclops still has one eye. The fix is more eyes… set around the […]
- [Elderberry Curious?](https://lionberry.us/elderberry-curious/): One elderberry plant. One hunch. The hunch was that this plant… American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis, also classified by some authorities as Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis)… was going to matter. Not just to my humble farm. Not just to my health. To my region. To the way we feed people. To the soil we leave behind. I am a small elderberry grower in Spring Hill, Kansas. I am especially fascinated by the value-added side of agriculture and what happens when farmers can keep more of the value chain close to home. For me, elderberry came in through the side door. I […]
- [Heartland American Elderberry Collaborative: Rooted in Real Farms](https://lionberry.us/heartland-american-elderberry-collaborative-rooted-in-real-farms/): Across America’s heartland, farmers are searching for ways to build healthier soils, strengthen their operations, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. The Heartland American Elderberry Collaborative was created to support that vision by helping growers discover the remarkable potential of elderberries as a regenerative crop. Elderberries offer more than a harvest. Their deep root systems help stabilize soil, improve water infiltration, and support the underground biological networks that healthy farms depend on. As perennial plants, they require minimal disturbance while providing habitat for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects throughout the growing season. The Collaborative brings together farmers, land […]
- [The Dark Berry](https://lionberry.us/the-dark-berry/): BS Weekly #13 The color is not a coincidence. The dark, almost-black purple of elderberry is not just a visual marker of ripeness. It is a signal of bioactive density. The anthocyanin molecule responsible for that color… cyanidin-3-glucoside, or C3G… is pH-responsive, meaning its molecular structure physically shifts depending on the acidity of its environment [12]. In acidic conditions it appears red. At neutral pH it goes purple. In alkaline conditions it shifts toward blue and eventually breaks down entirely [12]. This is not a cosmetic property. It is a window into the molecule’s chemistry. The same pH sensitivity that […]
- [Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap… American Heartland Elderberry Collaborative Hits the Road](https://lionberry.us/we-are-american-heartland-elderberry-collaborative/): Farmer Mickey Gallagher, the “Johnny Elderberry Seed” of KC Farmyard, joined by Bevin Brooks of LIONBERRY, are the co-chairs of the American Heartland Elderberry Collaborative… AHECo. They have been touring member farms of their AgriCluster and helping to cultivate the American elderberry across Kansas and Missouri. This week the co-chairs visited Jeremy Fyler of Fyler Farms and helped him start his elderberry orchard. Jeremy operates a flour mill and has an impressive start to a fruit orchard. The co-chairs brought him 500 cuttings that Jeremy purchased from Michael Hursey of Casa Somerset, a fellow AgriCluster member.The newly formed elderberry AgriCluster… […]
- [LionBerry Regenerative™ to Pour at Stems](https://lionberry.us/5120-2/): Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens • May 16, 2026 LionBerry Regenerative™ will be featured at Stems: A Garden Soirée — A Cause to Celebrate, the signature fundraiser supporting the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Guests will enjoy an all-inclusive evening of food, botanical beverages, live music, and immersive garden experiences at peak spring bloom. LionBerry will be serving its farm-grown Regenerative™ Hydration mocktails, alongside elderberry sips and Lion’s Mane tinctures—crafted from ingredients grown from the ground up. The evening also highlights the growing Heartland American Elderberry Collaborative, connecting regional […]
- [Lit From Within: An Upcycled LIONBERRY Bottle](https://lionberry.us/lionberry-art-water-heater-from-the-upcycler/): There’s a six-foot bottle of LIONBERRY REGENERATIVE HYDRATION on its way to Kansas from Canada. It used to be a water heater. Dave — the artist behind Theeupcycler Metal Art, based in Wetaskiwin, Alberta — takes things the world throws away and gives them a second life. Old water heaters. Car parts. Scrap steel. With a torch, an eye, and a deep respect for what a discarded object can still become, he turns industrial cast-offs into art. When Dave looked at a six-foot water heater, he saw a bottle. Our bottle. He cut the LIONBERRY logo straight into the steel […]
- [METABOLIC RECOVERY - The Next Phase of the GLP-1 Conversation: Metabolic Recovery](https://lionberry.us/metabolic-recovery/): For the last two years, we’ve been talking about GLP-1 drugs. Ozempic. Wegovy. Zepbound. They work. They reduce appetite, improve blood sugar regulation, and are reshaping metabolic health at scale. This is one of the most significant shifts we’ve seen in decades (Wilding et al., 2021). But a quieter question is starting to emerge: What happens after? Because many people eventually discontinue these medications. They’re expensive, often require ongoing use, and studies have shown substantial weight regain can occur after discontinuation of GLP-1 therapies (Wilding et al., 2022). Not because people failed. Because the system that was being supported… is […]
- [LIONBERRY was at at AG DAY in the CAPITAL BUILDING TOPEKA KANSAS. ](https://lionberry.us/lionberry-was-at-at-ag-day-in-the-capital-building-topeka-kansas/): Sponsored by FROM THE LAND OF KANSAS  We sampled our LIONBERRY and shared about our elderberry AgriCluster.
- [BUSINESS SECRETS WEEKLY](https://lionberry.us/business-secrets-weekly-7/): LionBerry’s Weekly Delusion & Re-Illusion Update Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powder in Your Coffee Isn’t Lifting Your Brain Fog. Welcome to Health Food Washing 101: Where Marketing Is the Science and the Label Is the Proof. If It’s on the Label, It Must Be True??? THE BOTTOM LINE — FOR THOSE WHO DON’T READ THE WHOLE THING: Lion’s mane mushroom contains two bioactive compounds — hericenones and erinacines — that tell your brain to repair itself, grow new neurons, and cut through brain fog. Erinacine A is currently the most highly researched compound in the world for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, […]
- [KCLOVE at Union Station KANSAS CITY](https://lionberry.us/kclove-at-union-station-kansas-city/): Valentines DayMOST BEATIFUL AWE INSPIRING VENUERICH IN KC HISTORY
- [EASTERN KANSAS LAND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR MARCH 7TH](https://lionberry.us/eastern-kansas-land-management-seminar-march-7th/): @lionberrytt #elderberry #soilhealth #regenerativefarming #landmanagement #kansasfarmer ♬ original sound – Lionberry
- [Presentation at the Great Plains Growers Conference](https://lionberry.us/poster-presentation-at-the-great-plains-growers-conference/): Heartland Elderberry Collaborative (Heartland ECo) “Instead of asking each farm to grow bigger, we’re building shared capacity so farms can stay viable at their current scale while accessing value-added markets.” An AgriCluster Pilot for Shared Infrastructure and Value-Added Market AccessEastern Kansas / Western Missouri PROBLEM CONTEXT Small and mid-sized farms face persistent structural barriers to entering value-added markets, including: • Limited access to processing infrastructure• Limited cold storage capacity• Transportation constraints• Fragmented, uncoordinated distribution• High costs from duplicating equipment and logistics across individual farms These constraints restrict grower profitability, inhibit vertical integration, and reduce the viability of diversified regional food […]
- [Athlete Spotlight: John Cantrell Chooses LionBerry for Recovery & Focus](https://lionberry.us/athlete-spotlight-john-cantrell-chooses-lionberry-for-recovery-focus/): When it comes to sports performance, recovery isn’t optional — it’s essential. That belief is shared by John Cantrell, a heavyweight boxer known for his discipline, power, and commitment to training smart. That commitment is why John has chosen LIONBERRY as part of his routine. Built for Sports — Not Just the Game, But the Grind Athletes at every level push their bodies hard — in training, competition, and everyday life. LionBerry was created for that exact reality: a regenerative hydration and recovery drink made from real, regionally grown ingredients, not lab-built shortcuts. LionBerry combines: No artificial dyes. No synthetic […]
- [Elderberry’s Reputation Problem Doing It Right So It Actually Works](https://lionberry.us/elderberrys-reputation-problem-doing-it-right-so-it-actually-works/): Elderberry has a reputation problem. People try it and they say it kind of works. Sometimes. Maybe a little. That is not the berry’s fault. That is what got done to the berry long before it ever reached the bottle. So let me start with what this berry can actually do when it is done right. We use the native American elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, fresh-pressed, and it carries roughly ten times the antioxidant punch of a blueberry. It is antiviral, and the anthocyanins are a big part of why, because they can grab onto the proteins a virus uses to […]
- [FOX 43 News Holiday Fling: Lionberry](https://lionberry.us/fox-43-news-holiday-fling-lionberry/): TOPEKA (KTMJ) – Fox 43 AM Live’s Dane Kroll & John Cantrell chat with Bevin Brooks about Lionberry and what you can find at her booth while shopping at the Holiday Fling, December 13th & 14th, at the Stormont Vail Events Center. Click to watch our TV interview on KSNT
- [When Words Lose Their Meaning](https://lionberry.us/when-words-lose-their-meaning/): The phrase “food is medicine” has become the wellness world’s version of “thoughts and prayers.” Everyone says it. Everyone feels good saying it. And almost nobody means anything real when they do. That’s the danger—not the phrase itself, but what happens when language gets stretched so far it stops pointing to anything true. The original use of the phrase belonged to grandmas, gardeners, and people who still know how to cook and where food comes from. In that world, “food is medicine” meant something simple and grounded. A piece of meat and some vegetables—and fruit when it was in season—was […]
- [Fortifying the Heartland: My Christmas Wish for Hy-Vee.](https://lionberry.us/business-secrets-weekly-3/): This week’s delusion is pretending our grocery stores don’t have a weak point. This week’s re-illusion is remembering that strength comes from building on what already works, not acting like we’re starting from scratch. Hy-Vee does a really good job bringing in local barbecue sauces, jams, honey, and other value-added foods from the Heartland. We’re not starting from zero. But we are starting from small. So I handed Santa a LionBerry and gave him my Christmas list: A fortified Hy-Vee — one that expands the Heartland section that already exists into a full, accessible, stocked-every-day aisle for local foods. Not […]
- [Local value-added products aren’t cute. They’re insurance.](https://lionberry.us/business-secrets-weekly-2/): People act like small batch is a hobby. Nope. Every bottle from a small farmer is a value-added product inside a value food chain. That chain is made of humans, not container ships. If global trade gets tariffed to death, or the truckers strike, or a war kicks off, or a fuel shortage hits, or a natural disaster…guess what? Walmart will not be driving to Thailand for pineapple juice. Local food is the only thing that can actually disrupt the global supply chain — in a good way. And here’s the delusion: Everyone thinks “we’ll connect with the local farmers […]
- [NOVEMBER Midwest Holiday Boutique TOUR!](https://lionberry.us/november-midwest-holiday-boutique-tour/): View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lionberry (@lionberry.us)
- [The rising tide lifts all boats.](https://lionberry.us/business-secrets-weekly-1/): We can support our competitors! Its ok to cheer each other on!!! I’m hard wired for this, but I should take more time to  explain why…  Because if your niche is tiny, you don’t need to “win the market,” you need to grow the market. A niche doesn’t get big because one company dominates it. A niche gets big because multiple companies prove the category exists, educate consumers, normalize the product, and make the market safer, easier, and more familiar to enter. Cheering your competitors on is not charity. It’s category creation. When your competitor gets press, or distribution, or […]
- [Meeting with Sharice Davids](https://lionberry.us/meeting-with-sharice-davids/): Lionberry is always looking for the purple win! Thank you, Congresswoman Sharice Davids for taking the time to meet with Kansas farmers and help us to promote sustainability and infrastructure through your Local Grocery Initiative.
- [Huge news for our friends at Myers Mushrooms](https://lionberry.us/huge-news-for-our-friends-at-myers-mushrooms/): Myers Mushrooms announced today that their bottling line is fully assembled! In addition to more great mushroom products from Eric and his team, that also means we can make even more LionBerry Restorative Refresher this summer to keep you hydrated. Our founder Bevin Brooks said it best in her comment: “No Sleep till HYDRATION! We are ready to bottle it up! MYERS Mushrooms that know things and Lionberry Elderberry brain boosting juice! Licensed to CHILL! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eric Myers (@myersmushrooms)
- [All About AgriClusters](https://lionberry.us/all-about-agriclusters/): What in the world is an AgriCluster? Ultimately, it is a fancy compound word that refers to interconnected agricultural businesses operating within a small radius. Or, as the North American Food Systems Network says: In order to support these AgriClusters, the North American Food Systems Network created the AgriCluster Resilience and Expansion (ACRE) program. ACRE, is an incredible resource that provides strategic planning assistance for farmers and small agricultural businesses like LionBerry. In the featured photo, with all the smiling faces, you can see our AgriCluster. We call ourselves the Kansas East Elderberry Branch or KEEB.
- [International Elderberry Symposium](https://lionberry.us/international-elderberry-symposium/): We had a wonderful time this week at the International Elderberry Symposium in Columbia, Mo.! Thanks to the amazing friends we made there, we will have some big announcements coming soon, so stay tuned! One of those big connections we made was with Elderglen, an Australian company producing elderberry products. We also got to hang out with our friends from Casa Somerset Bed and Breakfast and Organic Farm, who took the featured photo for this post.
- [Heartland Regional Food Business Center](https://lionberry.us/heartland-regional-food-business-center/): Thank you to the Heartland Regional Food Business Center for their post about Lionberry on Instagram! The Business Center is an incredible community resource that supports farm and food enterprises as they develop food and markets in the region. You can follow their Instagram page and view the post below. In their own words: “The Heartland Regional Food Business Center works to build a more resilient, responsive, and competitive food system by providing localized and proactive assistance to small, mid-sized, and diverse food and farm businesses, as well as local and regional food sector initiatives. It is one of 12 […]
- [Lionberry Will Be at KC Pride](https://lionberry.us/lionberry-will-be-at-kc-pride/): Pride Month is here and we are excited to announce that Lionberry will be at KC Pride, June 6-8. You can find us in the food truck section and try the first farmed sports drink, Lionberry Restorative Refresher! View this post on Instagram A post shared by KC PRIDE (@kcpride1) It’s also been fun to see how teams like the Kansas City Current and the National Women’s Soccer League are celebrating Pride this year with themed posts and merchandise! Whether you are showing your pride at a festivals and fairs or opting to stay indoors, Lionberry is for all!
- [Lionberry at the Kansas State Fair](https://lionberry.us/lionberry-at-the-kansas-state-fair/): We are thrilled to announce that Lionberry will have a booth at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson! This huge, 10-day event is held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds beginning Sept. 5. This will cap an exciting and busy summer of farmers markets, fairs, and festivals. You can find our full schedule here. In addition to the market portion of the Kansas State Fair, organizers have a great entertainment calendar set up for the Nex-Tech Grandstand including a comedy set from Jeff Dunham, and concerts from acts like The Fray, Plain White T’s, Ludacris and Josh Turner. Get your tickets […]
- [Elderberry and Regenerative Farming](https://lionberry.us/elderberry-and-regenerative-farming/): Elderberry is an EASY way to start Regenerative Farming Practices! Elderberry plays a beneficial role in REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE! 1. PREVENTS SOIL EROSION because elderberry has an extensive root systems that help stabilize soil and prevent erosion, especially in areas prone to runoff. 2. Suitable for Marginal Lands: Elderberry can thrive in soil considered less productive for other crops, making it suitable for incorporating into regenerative systems on marginal lands.  3. Biodiversity and Wildlife Support: Elderberry flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, which are essential for the health of the farm ecosystem and potentially for other crops. 4. Provides Food […]
- [Local Partner Spotlight: SHoney Farm and Kennel](https://lionberry.us/local-partner-spotlight-shoney-farm-and-kennel/): If you have visited our LionBerry booth at a recent show, you have probably seen bottles of honey from our friends at SHoney Farm and Kennel. Located in Pottawatomie County,  Kenny and Courtney started Shoney in 2021 with a single hive and have now grown into a multi-yard operation where they raise honeybees, harvest honeycomb and sell delicious honey-based products. You can visit their site here: shoneyfarm.com They also happen to supply the raw honey that we mix into our LionBerry Restorative Refresher, which adds a little sweetness. We are proud to partner with SHoney Farm and other local businesses […]
- [Local Partner Spotlight: Myers Mushrooms](https://lionberry.us/local-partner-spotlight-myers-mushrooms/): Eric Myers of Myers Mushrooms is one of our biggest small business allies! This commercial mushroom master has shared so much knowledge with us and we even wrangled him for a recent dinner when we were in Wichita for The Women’s Fair.  Myers started his business in El Paso, Texas, in 2015 and eventually moved to Wichita, where he built a 2,800-square-foot facility! His industry knowledge and phenomenal facility have made it possible for us to sell our Lion’s Mane Tincture.  We are proud to partner with Myers Mushrooms and other local businesses because we are Stronger Together than we […]
- [Local Partner Spotlight: Buehler Farms](https://lionberry.us/local-partner-spotlight-buehler-farms/): Buehler Farms has been a staple in the local farming community for more than 125 years. Located in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Buehler Farms is committed to “agroforestry” which they describe as: At Buehler Farms, we approach farming with the belief that healthy land produces healthy plants and elderberry is at the heart of that mission. By using agroforestry, we grow elderberries in a way that works with nature, not against it. That means planting them alongside trees, cover crops, and pollinator habitats to create a diverse, living system that benefits the soil, supports wildlife, and produces long-term harvests. They have […]
- [Can elderberry juice improve cognition?](https://lionberry.us/can-elderberry-juice-improve-cognition/): Researchers from the University of South Florida, the University of Missouri, A.T. Still University, Indiana University, and the Children’s Hospital Colorado asked that exact question in their recent study. Focused specifically on patients with mild cognitive impairment, they concluded the following: “Preliminary findings show that daily elderberry juice consumption for 6 months in patients with MCI is feasible and well tolerated and may provide some benefit to visuospatial cognitive flexibility. Patterns of preliminary blood-based inflammatory markers suggest that elderberry juice may lead to the reduction in low-grade inflammation compared with a placebo–control. These promising preliminary findings provide support for larger, […]
- [I Found a Pride of Lionesses!](https://lionberry.us/i-found-a-pride-of-lionesses/): Lionberry found a huge pride of LIONESSES to be drawn to! First off, I am here for the @thewomensfair! Those Lionesses are the epitome of women’s entrepreneurial spirit! AND Tonight before the show, I am at the Wichita Packaging and Labeling Workshop in Ala Carte Kitchen Incubator by Create Campaign learning from Jenny Doty of Heartland Regional Food Business Center and Kansas State University- Olathe Campus & Karen Blakeslee of K-State Foods Lab and The Kansas Department of Agriculture and @fromthelandofks! So that’s a pride of Lionesses to be drawn to!
- [Lionberry at the Kansas State Capitol](https://lionberry.us/lionberry-at-the-kansas-state-capitol/): Lionberry recently celebrated Ag Day at the Kansas State Capitol. We talked about planting Elderberry and our quest to get Kansas on the map as a top producer of Elderberry! We took samples of our Elderberry SIPS and Lionberry Restorative Refreshers! And, of course, we talked about our new home at the Olathe K-State Food Innovation Accelerator!!! And a big shout out to KDA inspectors…the smartest ones in any room!
- [Hood Dude Food Review](https://lionberry.us/hood-dude-food-review/): The Epitome stopped by one of our pop-ups at the West Bottoms Market in Kansas City, Mo. He has been posting local business/restaurant reviews called HOOD DUDE FOOD REVIEW. He might be taking Elderberry Shots more often after he tries a Lionberry! Thanks for the kind words!
- [Lionberry: Community Connections](https://lionberry.us/lionberry-community-connections/): One of the most important parts of our day-to-day work is the ability to lift other local businesses along the way. Here are just a few of the ways we incorporate them: Ingredients Marketing We are also part of the Elder Farms Collective which includes 20-plus farms we buy additional elderberry from if we run through all our supplies producing products for you.  Most weeks, you can find us at local farmers markets and festivals, primarily the Lenexa Farmers Market which we call home.  We MUST support LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS because of the Multiplier Effect. That means that money spent […]
- [FOX4 Spotlight on Lionberry](https://lionberry.us/fox4-spotlight-on-lionberry/): Ahead of the KC Love event at Union Station, Lioberry founder Bevin Brooks was interviewed on FOX4 in Kansas City. We had a great time at KC Love and enjoyed meeting so many of you! You can see the full segment below:
- [Customer Question: Fresh pressed sounds like wasn't cooked?](https://lionberry.us/customer-question-fresh-pressed-sounds-like-wasnt-cooked/): We recently received a question from one of our customers and thought we would share our answer here: Post Question: Fresh pressed sounds like wasn’t cooked? Am I misunderstanding? Because elderberries must be cooked before being consumed to prevent risk of cyanide poisoning. Answer: Great question! The elderberry is fresh-pressed before it is lightly pasteurized to be a shelf-stable juice. You are correct that the EUROPEAN Elderberry (Sambucas Nigra) has cyanide in the seeds which the heat of pasteurization and bottling destroys. LIONBERRY by MAMA PAJAMA only uses The American Elderberry (Sambucas canadensis)  which does not have the high cyanide in […]
- [FLOK Feature on Facebook](https://lionberry.us/flok-feature-on-facebook/): We want to thank From the Land of Kansas (FLOK) for featuring Lionberry this month across its social media channels. We’ve shared a few of their posts below for you to enjoy:
- [Lionberry Booth Preview](https://lionberry.us/lionberry-booth-preview/): In December, we participated in Jingle! at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kan. Here is a preview of our booth. Stay tuned for more event announcements in the new year!
- [KC Spotlight on Lionberry](https://lionberry.us/kc-spotlight-on-lionberry/): Lionberry founder Bevin Brooks was recently featured on KC Spotlight to help preview the Johnson County Home & Garden Show. WHAT: Johnson County Home & Garden ShowWHEN: January 24-26 (Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)WHERE: Booth #86 at the Overland Park Convention Center Save $2 when you grab your tickets here or watch the full interview below:
- [Can Elderberry Help with Weight Loss?](https://lionberry.us/can-elderberry-help-with-weight-loss/): New research from Washington State University says yes! In a recent clinical trial published in Nutrients, researchers from the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine shared their findings about how elderberry can benefit weight management and metabolic health. Specifically, they found that consuming 12 ounces of elderberry juice every day for a week can positively affect gut biomes while improving fat oxidization and glucose tolerance. “This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that elderberry, which has been used as a folk remedy for centuries, has numerous benefits for metabolic as well as prebiotic health.” – Patrick Solverson, […]
- [How to Enjoy our Elderberry Products](https://lionberry.us/how-to-enjoy-our-elderberry-products/): Let’s talk elderberry! We often have customers ask when or how to take our products for the maximum effect. We hope these tips below help to answer your questions. How often should I elderberry? I like to take it every day for immune support and inflammation. Peer-reviewed published research studies show that the anti-inflammatory effect of the phytonutrients in elderberries is significant. I take a teaspoon to a tablespoon of the SIPS daily.  I use the travel 2-oz bottle of SIPS when I feel ill and I sip on it every hour or two. It’s juice. I drink the 2-oz […]

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- [Q & A](https://lionberry.us/q-a/): Questions & Answers A collection of Q&A sessions about Lionberry products, American elderberry, and Lion’s Mane mushroom.  Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, nor should it be treated as such. If you need medical advice, please consult a real, licensed professional who probably wears a stethoscope more often than I do. Also, for the record: this video was filmed on a very tall table. I do have big feet, but no — I am not a hobbit. Please don’t ask me about Second Breakfast. Rather Read?   DOWNLOAD PDF The Power of […]
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- [Events](https://lionberry.us/events/): Events Permanent Locations: K-State Olathe Food INNOVATION Accelerator Program Commercial Kitchen Lenexa Farmers Market at Lenexa Civic Campus Upcoming Events Past Events https://steelblue-meerkat-818915.hostingersite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lenexa-farmers-market-promo.mp4 We are thrilled to return to the Lenexa Farmers Market in 2026! Live Simply. So others can simply live. Meet Raeyn, a Sustainable Agriculture Student and your Elderberry Cinderella.  More Past Events 2025 Maple Leaf Craft Fair Baldwin City, KS October 18–19 Moonlight Market Shawnee Town Hall October 18 Burgfest Street Fair Warrensburg, MO October 10–11 Fall Chick Event Town Center Plaza, Leawood, KS October 4–5 KC Metaphysical Fair Lawrence, KS September 26–28 44th Annual Cider Days Topeka, […]
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- [Benefits](https://lionberry.us/benefits/): The Benefits of Lionberry View Elderberry FAQ Elderberry Phytochemicals Work in Our Bodies Cancer Health: Elderberries contain anthocyanins that may reduce the risk of cancer and stop colon cancer cells from growing by up to 60%. Blood Sugar Health: Elderberry may help prevent diabetes by fighting insulin resistance, lowering blood glucose levels, and reducing inflammation. Gut Health: Elderberries are high in fiber, which may help promote gut health. Skin Health: Elderberries contain antioxidants that may help protect skin from pollution, smoke, and UV radiation. Elderberry Plant Benefits Protect Us From The Crowd Immune Health: Elderberry contains anthocyanins, which can attach […]
- [About](https://lionberry.us/about/): About Lionberry Regenerative From Farm to Sports Drink Lionberry was born from the vision of Bevin Brooks, a Kansas City entrepreneur who started with a small elderberry farm and a bold idea: create a refreshing, restorative drink powered by natural farm-grown ingredients. What began as a single-farm venture quickly grew into a thriving business fueled by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to local food systems. Growing Through Connection Bevin credits much of Lionberry’s growth to the Heartland Regional Food Business Center and her business coach, Jenny Doty at K-State Research and Extension. With their guidance, Lionberry gained access to vital resources like the KSU Food […]
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- [Home-old-switch](https://lionberry.us/home-old-switch/): Lionberry Elderberry & Lion’s Mane Drink with the goal of Brain & Immune Support Lionberry is a small-batch elderberry and Lion’s Mane drink designed to support clean clarity and immune strength. Enjoy it cold for a refreshing, functional boost without the sugar crash. Ground to Bottle Sip the difference Regenerative Hydration Elderberry Sips Lion’s Mane Tincture Shop Products The Lionberry Bundle. Save $20 every 3 Months! 2 x 8oz Elderberry Sips + 1 Lionsmane Mushroom Tincture Shipped to your door. Subscribe! State of the art facility at Myers Mushrooms processing and bottling Elderberry Sips, Elderflower Tea, Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract, and Lionberry […]

## Products

- [Elderberry Sips - 2oz](https://lionberry.us/shop/elderberry-sips-2oz/): We preserve the natural power of elderberries through gentle, light processing. Packed with delicate purple anthocyanins (natural anti-inflammatories), elderberries require protection from heat and are best maintained at a lower pH. To support this, we blend in a touch of Concord grape and tart cherry—enhancing stability, boosting flavor, and adding even more plant-based nutrients. The result is a delicious taste that both kids and adults love. Size: 2 oz Suggested Use: Tea spoon to Tablespoon daily Ingredients: Elderberry  May boost immunity, provide antiviral support, reduce inflammation, aid digestion and gut health, and serve as a rich source of anthocyanins. Local Concord […]
- [Lionberry Brain Bundle](https://lionberry.us/shop/lionberry-brain-bundle-product/):   Lionberry Brain Bundle shipped to you every 3 months.        Get the bundle delivered to your door every 3 months and save $20.00!  Includes:       	  2 × 8 oz. Elderberry Sips     	  1 × 2 oz. Lion’s Mane Extract      Lion’s Mane and Elderberry form a powerful duo of plant-based nutrients that may help reduce brain fog, ease inflammation, support gut health, provide antiviral benefits, and offer neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Whether you’re mastering the change of life, prioritizing brain health, boosting athletic performance, or simply seeking greater focus and clarity, the Lionberry Bundle is an excellent way to support your ongoing journey.    
- [LionBerry Regenerative Hydration](https://lionberry.us/shop/lionberry-restorative-refresher/): Regenerative Hydration from the farm. Recovery for whatever it is that kicks your butt. It’s everything the neon sports drinks and convenience-store blends loaded with powders, artificial additives, and sugar aspire to be—but aren’t. The World’s First Farmed Sports Drink! SIP the Difference. 16oz This recovery drink may help with: Hydration Inflammation Joint and muscle repair Neuroprotection Brain Fog Sleep Electrolytes Brain and nerve health Anti-viral Gut health Size: 16 oz Suggested Use: Serving size 8 oz This product is not available online in small quantities due to high shipping costs. For wholesale inquiries, please contact us by email. Retailers, organizations, or those […]
- [Lion's Mane Tincture](https://lionberry.us/shop/lionsmane-tincture/): Crafted with care, our Lion’s Mane Sips are made from locally sourced Lion’s Mane from our mushroom farms, using a dual extraction process from the fruiting body. This extract is rich in mushroom phytonutrients (hericenones, erinacines, beta-glucans), providing premium potency to support superior cognitive and nerve cell function. Root for local Kansas Farms this season! Lion’s Mane may be a healthy nutritional aid for brain fog and neuropathy. Ingredients: Water, ethanol, and Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Suggested Use: Take a half a dropperful daily (0.5ml) up to twice daily.
- [Elderberry Sips - 8oz](https://lionberry.us/shop/elderberry-sips-8oz/): We love both traditional elderberry recipes with ginger and cinnamon and our NEW Healthy Brews!

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