Dearest Eaters and Die-Hard Seekers of Local-Organic Delights - 
Once again, we will be collecting "SEEDS FOR HAITI" this Friday (for more info refer to the end of this e-mail). A great many thanks to those of you who donated last week. Despite the yucky weather and slow night, we got a whole lotta' seeds!! The seed bank I provided is practically out of stock!.....so for those of you eager to donate this Friday, it is best to bring your own. OK...OK....so I feel like I am way past due for some "local food nazi", "psycho-Agrarian", "know your grower" type of ranting!! I haven't done one of those in a while have I?? But I guess I just haven't felt all that compelled. I haven't needed to guilt you into buying ethically produced food directly from your local farmer. You make it a priority anyway. You have come through for us week after week....and in February no less!! I gotta say, a Winter Farmers Market is a hard thing to pull off. Most farmers don't find it worth their time to drive long distances into the City at a time of year when products are limited and the weather (frankly) sucks. But thanks to you "eaters" demanding local/organic food year round, we have made it a reality. That is pretty awesome. Keep that momentum up and come Spring - Farmers Markets throughout KC will be absolutely bangin'!! Well, without further ado - This Friday's Organic Offerings will include:
*Gourmet Mushrooms in shitake & oyster not to mention farm-fresh Brown Eggs from Paul and Judy
at the Mushroom Farm
*Grass-Fed Lamb including French Racks, bone-in and boneless lamb legs, lamb kabob meat, lamb shanks cut Osso Bucco style, lamb stew meat, and ground lamb. As well as Farmstead Sheep's Milk Cheeses in an impressive array of aged and fresh varieties
from Green Dirt Farm
*Certified Organic Beef including steaks, roasts, ground, and special cuts from Wells Family Farm
*Local Spinach, Lettuce Mix, Sweet Potatoes, and Squash. As well as Local BULK GRAINS & NUTS
from Platte Prairie Trading Co.
*Heirloom Pumpkins for fantastic winter soups, breads, pies, and more from Super Pov at Hun's Garden
*Whole Grains Breads, specialty loaves, and baked goodies (vegan options available) from our friends
at Bread of Life Bakery
*Moist and delicious breads, pies, cinnamon rolls , and endless sweet treats from Alice's freshly ground wheat (including GLUTEN-FREE baked goods). As well as Farm-Fresh Brown EGGS, Canned Goods, and Wood Carved Bowls
at Western Hills Produce
*Rich, dark, and devastating (in all the right ways) Organic & Fair Trade Coffee from our favorite local roaster, Harry,
at Puddin’ Head
and last but not least:
Natalie George, founder of GratitudeKC (www.gratitudekc.com ), will be offering LOVE and GRATITUDE at BADSEED this Friday with her hand-etched affirmation bottles from recycled glass. Affirm what you want to create in your love life this Valentine's Day! Bottles come in several sizes with a variety of inscriptions.
Hope to see you this final Friday, but if not stay tuned for BADSEED Farm & Market updates coming soon.......
Yours Truly,
Brookefarmer & mistress of the BADSEED
BADSEEDAn Urban-Organic Farm & Market Celebrating Local Food, Culture, and Community1909 McGee*KCMO*64108
"SEEDS FOR HAITI"Seed Donation Drive at the BADSEED MarketFriday, Feb. 5th and Friday, Feb.12th (4-8 PM)
Many of us have been touched by the recent earthquake in Haiti that has left hundreds of thousands of people dead or in disarray. We desperately want tohelp, but the idea of sending actual dollars that will most likely get plunderedbefore ever reaching the physical hands of those in need is unsettling. Therefore, let's show our love and support in the form of SEEDS - physical seeds that will produce physical food and nourishment for the families that sow them.
Bring a packet of seed for donation this Friday to the BADSEED Farmers Market.
Seeds will be organized and shipped to a reliable NGO in Naples, Florida who will be the on-ground distributor.
Seeds should arrive in time for Haiti's next planting season which occurs in mid-March.
A single packet of seed costs as little as $2.00, but the bounty of food that comes from it is invaluable. Such a small sum of money is a realistic donation for most, and for those of you who are able, larger quantities are encouraged.
*A limited quantity of seed will be available for purchase at the BADSEEDMarket for those who are unable to procure seeds before-hand.**If you can't get to BADSEED this FRIDAY, you can also MAIL IN SEED PACKAGES (for Haitian Food Relief) to the following addresses:SEEDS for HAITIc/o KCCUA4223 Gibbs RoadKC, KS 66106orSEEDS for HAITIc/o Lew Edmister921B W 17th StKC, MO 64108Lew (the originator of this grassroots relief program) can be reached at816-842-4432 or###BADSEEDAn Urban-Organic Farm & Market Celebrating Local Food, Culture, and Community1909 McGee*KCMO*64108Appropriate Seeds For Haiti
& Local Seed Sources*Haiti has a tropical climate. Vegetables and herbs grow year-round, and farmers are able to produce both warm-weather and cool-weather crops depending on the season. Without getting too particular, the following crops are acceptable (and of course, organic or untreated seed is encouraged) -Bush Beans, Pole Beans, Lima Beans, Black Beans, Southern Peas, Melons, Sweet Corn, Okra, Eggplant, Tomatoes (roma varieties do better), Hot Peppers, Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Pumpkins, Kale, Mustard Greens, Collard Greens, Radishes, Turnips, Carrots, Cabbage, Beets, and most Culinary/Medicinal HerbsLocal retailers that carry (organic or heirloom) seeds include:Planters Seed513 Walnut StKansas City, MO 64106(816) 842-3651Local Seed Companies (for ordering on-line) include:Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds2278 Baker Creek RoadMansfield, MO 65704Morgan County Seeds18761 Kelsay RoadBarnett, MO 65011-3009######Check out this month's
Greenability Magazine
(Greenability is available
at BADSEED Market):GreenabilityMagazine.com BADSEEDAn Urban-Organic Farm & Market
Celebrating Local Food, Culture,
and Community1909 McGee*KCMO*64108See you this Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Vendor Links:
BADSEED FARM
ROOT DEEP URBAN FARM
HERB'N GARDENER
PLATTE PRAIRIE FARMS
BREAD OF LIFE ORGANIC BAKERY
GOATSBEARD FARM
PUDDN' HEAD COFFEE
CURIOUS CANINE*
HUNS' GARDEN
GREEN DIRT FARM
WELLS FAMILY FARM
JCCC/K-State Student Farm
Western Hills Produce
Knot Perfect*
PJ's Emporium / Mushroom Farm*
Bigg Blue Farm*
Walnuts & Pecans from John Wilhelm*
KCCUA - Kansas City Community Farm
