Howdy "oh so compassionate" Eaters
and Food Activists - As always the BADSEED *Winter* Farmers Market will be ripe for the pickins' this Friday from 4-8 PM. Our gregarious gang of growers will have their usual array of organic delights available. I will get to all that in a minute....but for now, enough about food and farmers, lets talk about SEED!! 
"SEEDS FOR HAITI"Seed Donation Drive at the BADSEED MarketThis Friday, Feb. 5th and next Friday, Feb.12th (4-8 PM)
Many of us have been touched by the recent earthquake in Haiti that has lefthundreds of thousands of people dead or in disarray. We desperately want tohelp, but the idea of sending actual dollars that will most likely getplundered before ever reaching the physical hands of those in need isunsettling. Therefore, let's show our love and support in the form of SEEDS- physical seeds that will produce physical food and nourishment for the thefamilies that sow them.
Bring a packet of seed for donation this Friday or next to the BADSEED Farmers Market.
(Suggested crops and local retailers are included at the end of this e-mail).
Seeds will be organized and shipped to a reliable NGO in Naples, Floridawho will be the on-ground distributor.
Seeds should arrive in time for Haiti's next planting season which occurs inmid-March.
A single packet of seed costs as little as $2.00, but the bounty of foodthat comes from it is invaluable. Such a small sum of money is a realisticdonation for most, and for those of you who are able, larger quantities areencouraged.
*A limited quantity of seed will be available for purchase at the BADSEEDMarket for those who are unable to procure seeds before-hand.
**BIG THANKS TO LEW EDMISTER AND The Kansas City Center For Urban Agriculture FOR ORGANIZING THIS EFFORT!!!
Please feel free to forward this e-mail to your friends!!!**If you can't get to BADSEED on the next two FRIDAYS, 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
Yay! Lets donate some seeds! And now back to the Farmers Market -
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 BULK GRAINS & NUTS
from Platte Prairie Farms!!!!
*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
*Sweet Potatoes!!!.....and moist and delicious breads, pies, cinnamon rolls , and endless sweet treats from Alice's home-grown and freshly ground wheat. 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
See you (and your seeds) this Friday!
Yours Truly,
Brookefarmer & mistress of the BADSEED
BADSEEDAn Urban-Organic Farm & Market Celebrating Local Food, Culture, and Community1909 McGee*KCMO*64108
Appropriate 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 Herbs Local retailers that carry (organic or heirloom) seeds include:
Planters Seed 513 Walnut St Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 842-3651
Local Seed Companies (for ordering on-line) include:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds 2278 Baker Creek Road Mansfield, MO 65704
Morgan County Seeds 18761 Kelsay Road Barnett, MO 65011-3009
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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 Community
1909 McGee*KCMO*64108
See 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
*(link pending)
