Cathy and Scott Smith returned to their family’s farming roots in 2015 after purchasing acreage in Osage County. They wanted to “create a sustainable business supported by a natural lifestyle,” as Cathy describes. After visiting a lavender farm in Oregon and learning about the many benefits of the plant, including sleep support, reduced inflammation, and reduced anxiety, the couple decided to grow lavender and sell lavender products.
“Planting, harvesting, weeding, pruning, covering for harsh winter weather, drying, removing buds, and creating products are done by hand,” Cathy says. “Lavender farming truly is a labor of love.” Customers can browse through different lavender products on the Lavender Rhapsody website. The products include soaps, lotions, candles, bath salts, neck wraps, essential oils, and culinary items like baking mixes and lemonade mix.
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This article was originally published in the July/August 2025 edition of Missouri Life.
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