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The Traditional Farmer
by Brookie-Lee
Glaser on 2/9/10
I spoke with Lee
Quaintance this
morning from
Acme Grain.
It was
refreshing to
hear his
enthusiasm of
informing people
about pure food.
He shared with
me a few of his
observations on
the conventional
farmer and large
companies taking
advantage of
these farmers.
The conventional
farmer is
greatly
influenced by
the large coop
companies and
their advice on
issues they
face. When
a farmer's field
sprouts up with
weeds they ask
the
professionals
what to do.
Sadly these
professionals
make $$ by
telling farmers
to use the
newest biohazard
weed killer on
the market. The
chemical works
for all
intensive
purposes but the
after shock to
our bodies has
caused diseases
of epidemic
proportions.
The natural
farmer, on the
other hand,
looks at the
weeds in a field
and gains a
better
understanding of
the land.
Dandelions show
a calcium
deficiency,
while cockaburs
show an zinc
deficiency.
The weeds help
the farmer know
what the land
needs to be
healthy. A
natural farmer
knows that you
don't need
chemicals to
grow a strong
crop. You
need to listen
and be aware of
what the land is
telling you.
It makes sense
logically and
scientifically.
Our planet has
been able to
produce food for
millions of
years without
today's
chemicals.
The organic
farmers are
growing
successfully
with truly
traditional
methods.
The conventional
farmer is being
dumbed down from
these
traditional
practices by
coops and
chemical
companies who
are only
concerned with
the mighty
dollar.
As a consumer we
can help control
these chemical
and coop
companies.
Our money is
what they are
after
ultimately.
When we purchase
organic food we
increase the
demand from
farmers to
produce
organically.
With a larger
organic market
farmers have the
incentive to
grow real food.
Use your food
dollars to cast
your organic
vote and
transform the
conventional
farmer to a
traditional
farmer.
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Our producers are listed below in alphabetical order. We
update our farmer's information as new information becomes
available.
Acme Grain/ Soaring Eagle Farms
Lee & Cindy
Quaintance
20900 Edgerton Rd
Edgerton, KS
66021
913-893-6797
contact@acmegrain.com
www.acmegrain.com
They farm is
approximately 400 acres of ground
that is certified by Indiana
Certified Organic. A variety of
crops are grown including spelt,
wheat, corn, clover seed, soybeans,
barley, sorghum and buckwheat.
Cattle and chickens are also raised.
Honeybees live on the farm to insure
better pollination.
Lee is a fourth generation farmer
who grew up near Gardner, Kansas.
Cindy grew up in Kansas City,
Kansas, and moved to the farm when
they got married. Lee and
Cindy believe that sustainable and
organic farming is the appropriate
approach to being good stewards of
the land. They continue to make
efforts to establish a healthy
family farm for our generation and
future generations.
Cedar Rock Acres
Bill & Sheldon Sturtevant
The Farmer and Son
1171 Claude Schoolhouse Rd
Cleveland, AR 72030
(501)592-3798
"any fresher you'd be driving the tractor"
Georges Gardens
George L. Slusher
1101 South Oak
Plattsburg, MO 64477
877-319-1470
 Green
Hills Harvest
Barb & Kerry
Buchmayer
14649 Highway M
Purdin, MO 64674
660-244-5858
GHHarvest@juno.com
http://www.ghharvest.com/
Located in the
Green Hills
region of
Missouri, our
family farm is
dedicated to
producing
certified
organic milk
from lush
pasture.
This wholesome
environment
fosters
contented cows
that produce
good
old-fashioned
milk. We
have just
recently
switched over to
glass bottles.
On our 550 acre
farm, we milk
Jersey-cross
cows because of
their superior
grazing ability
and reputation
for high
quality,
excellent
tasting milk.
Try the great
tasting
CERTIFIED
ORGANIC DAIRY
PRODUCTS from
our local family
farm, now
available in
returnable
glass! Our
herd is free
rand and
PASTURE-BASED.
 Huns Gardens
Chaxamone Lor
4730 Metropolitan Ave
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913)671-7316
hunsgarden@hotmail.com
www.hunsgarden.com
"Huns Garden is an all
natural farm that is operated by Pov Huns, whom grow specialty
vegetables and herbs. Huns Garden is operates on
3.95-acres plot located in urban Kansas City, Kansas. We produce specialty vegetables that have medicinal
value, as well as other Asian greens that are hard to find."
KC Buffalo
Cathy & Peter Kohl
2201 E 203rd St
Belton, MO 64012
816-322-8174
kcbuffaloco@sbcglobal.net
www.kcbuffalo.com
KC Buffalo Company, LLC is located in rural
Missouri on the eastern edge of the Great American Prairie and
only 20 minutes south of downtown Kansas City. Our farm raised
Buffalo are free ranging, USDA inspected and free of hormones,
growth stimulants and antibiotics to offer you the healthiest
and most flavorful products to serve at your table at the best
possible price.
The Little Muddy
Robert Jones
Windsor, MO
http://www.thelittlemuddyfarm.com/
The little muddy
farm is a first
generation farm
established in
2004. The
farm is between
Knob Noster
Missouri and
Windsor Missouri
on SE 23 Hwy.
This 69 acre
spread was
formerly part of
a larger farm
that grew corn,
wheat, and
soybeans.
Conventional
farming practice
were employed
and as a result
the soils and
minerals were
depleted and the
ground was
allowed to lie
fallow for 20
years. It
was overplanted
with Sudan
grass.
Since the time
that I have been
the
environmental
manager, we have
used
organic-sustainable
practices to
renew the vigor
and vitality of
the soil.
Currently we do
not raise or
grow any animals
or offer any
animal products.
Fruit trees have
been planted as
well as
elderberries,
asparagus,
garlic, grapes,
rhubarb.
We also have a
number of bees
for pollination.
 Parisi
Artisan Coffee
Artisan Roast
Master-
710 W 24th St
Kansas City, MO
64108
Tel:
816-842-JAVA(5282)
Email Form
http://www.parisicoffee.com
To achieve the
perfect taste
experience, we
start with the
best green
Arabica coffees
from regions all
over the globe.
Those green
coffees that are
good enough for
our customers
will be
delicately slow
roasted to
absolute
perfection,
under the
constant watch
of our artisan
roast master.
Our secret
roasting
technique
preserves the
precious flavor
tones of our
coffees of
origin, while
caramelizing
them into a
euphoric taste
experience. No
two coffees are
the same, so we
roast them each
in their own
special way.
There is nothing
"automated" or
"factory-like"
about our
roasting. This
is a true craft.
 Nature's Choice Biodynamic Farm
Fred & Helen Messner
6120 South 169 Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64507
816-596-3936
FGMessner (@) yahoo.com
Nature's Choice is a BIODYNAMIC farm
producing over 40 varieties of VEGETABLES using holistic
and homeopathic practices-going beyond organic. See us at stalls
12, 13 & 14 at the KC City Market. Deliveries to select
restaurants & health shops.
 The Organic Way
Dan & Denise May
Milo, MO
417-944-2818
fresh@theorganicwayfarm.com
http://www.theorganicwayfarm.com/
We specialize in
heirloom
produce, free
from genetic
modification,
pesticides, and
other synthetic
chemicals. Keep
your family
healthy, happy
and safe.
 Reynolds
Acres
The Reynolds Family
info@reynoldsacres.com
Reynolds Acres has just started creating a
bountiful homestead 2 hours south of Kansas City, MO. We
are committed to growing
all natural fruits, vegetables and
chickens, providing our customers with the
same beneficial products we serve our own family. We have
discovered that there is an endless variety of fruits and
vegetables that most grocery store shoppers are completely
unaware of, and we look forward to exploring some of these
varieties with our customers.
 Schenker Family Farms
Kevin & Cherrie Schenker
1231 W 510 Avenue
McCune, KS 66753
877-632-4470
info@schenkerfarms.com
www.schenkerfarms.com
Located in the heart of Southeast Kansas,
Scheker Family Farms is owned by Kevin and Cherie Schenker.
Together with their children, they carry on the family farm
started at the turn of the century by Cherie's
great-grandfather. Kevin & Cherie are co mmitted to being
good stewards of the land and the bounty it provides. All
animals are allowed to graze freely on several hundred acres of
prairie and other specialty grasses. In the winter, the
animals are fed hay made from native grasses. They have
access to mineral supplements and fresh, clean water year-round to maintain good health.
 The Schenkers believe that it is
their duty to provide a stress-free, humane, environment for the
animals they raise.
The Schenker farm is a Certified Naturally
Grown farm. This means that they DO NOT use chemical
pesticides or herbicides. In addition, routine use of
antibiotics, steroids and growth hormones is prohibited.
Susan Turpin
Mullenix
La Belle, MO
blog about farm
practices
Pastured raised,
supplemented
with homegrown
corn and milo,
hormone free,
non stressed,
locally
processed,
all natural pork.
Every detail
thought of to
provide truly
natural pork
from the farm to
your plate.
 Wells Family
Farms
Kim Wells
4009 State
Highway UU
King City, MO
64463
Tel:
660-783-2930
Tel:
660-562-7892
info@wellsfamilyfarms.com
www.wellsfamilyfarms.com
We are committed
to our
sustainable
farming program
for some very
important
reasons. The
health of our
land, herds and
the nutritional
value of what we
produce.
Our cattle have
never been on
the steroid and
hormone roller
coaster ride
many adopted in
the last 50
years or so,
which has given
us a lead on our
competitors.
Becoming
Certified
Organic was a
very natural
course of action
to our farm
since we have
been maintaining
our pastures and
cattle in this
method for years
now. It is the
only way to
truly raise
cattle. The
humane treatment
of animals
should always be
at the top of
the list of
priorities.
Western Hills
Produce
Marvin & Alice
Huenefeld
12539 Flournoy
School Rd
Wellington, MO
64097
Tel:
816-934-2549
Fresh Produce,
Eggs, Breads,
Jams & Jellies,
Gift baskets,
Herbs.
No Chemicals, or
Pesticides
White Oak Berry Farm
Michael Goth
2830 SW 450 Rd
Osceola, MO
Tel: 417-646-2750
1 1/2 Miles West of Roscoe, MO On Highway 82
Strawberries, Blackberries, Gooseberries,
Blueberries
As we form relationships with
farmers and producers their information will be added to this
page. You will never have to question where your food
comes from. Supporting real people who supply real food
for your family!
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