SAN - Sustainability Action Network - Announcements - Greater KC via Kaw River Valley (Lawrence, KS ~ K.C.)) 2012-01-03

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

3 January 2012
"Nothing like a little Pronoia."  What is Pronoia?   "The suspicion the Universe is in a conspiracy on your behalf."

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Support Our Community Building and Re-Skilling Efforts!  We can use your support.  As a 501(C)(3), you get a tax deduction on your 2011 tax return.

We NOW have a PayPal link on our website!

Please donate $25, $50, $100 online at: http://www.sustainabilityaction.net, or mail checks to:

Sustainability Action Network, P.O.Box 1064, Lawrence KS 66044.
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SUSTAINABILITY ACTION NETWORK ¤ ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, 15 January 2012, 5:30pm 
Panda Garden Restaurant, 1500 West 6th St., Lawrence, KS 66044


Eileen Horn, the City-County Sustainability Coordinator, will be the keynote speaker at our Annual Meeting.  The pleasant atmosphere in a private dining room will provide a great opportunity to share policy ideas with Ms. Horn for the upcoming year.

Come help us celebrate our 2011 achievements in permaculture, bicycle improvements, community gardens, and more.  Since forming in late 2007, the Sustainability Action Network has been bringing to our community local solutions for transition to a sustainable economy. Everyone is welcome, non-members and members alike, so we hope to see you there!

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KKFI COMMUNITY RADIO ¤ ECOLOGICAL SHOWS THIS WEEK

Listen at KKFI-FM 90.1, or web-streaming at http://www.kkfi.org/


Friday, 30 December 2011, 9:30am ¤ Bioneers Radio Series 

Bioneers presents "What's Good for Life Wins: The Biomimicry Scientific Revolution".  Bathing suits modeled on sharkskin that win theOlympics.  Low-energy display screen based on peacock feathers.  Nature has done everything human societies want to do technologically - without mining the past or mortgaging the future. Acclaimed author, naturalist and biomimicry leader Janine Benyus uncorks a mind-boggling bouquet of breakthrough innovations that, like nature, create conditions conducive to life. The astonishing work of biomimics Stephen Dewar,Jason McLennan andBob Hawkins in this genuine scientificrevolution shows why preserving nature and biological diversity is our best survival strategy.


Monday, 2 January 2012, 6:00pm ¤ locally produced Eco-Radio KC

Host Steve Mann will be joined by Dillon Thomson to discuss the culture of resistance and the battle to save planet Earth.  In 2008, Dillon Thomson co-founded Fertile Ground Environmental Institute an environmental and social justice organization that advocates rapid deindustrialization to defend the natural world.  He has worked on issues such as organic foods, indigenous rights, tar sands, and environmental education.
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FUKUSHIMA DAI-ICHI NUCLEAR DISASTER ¤ DAY 284

We suggest readers avail themselves of reports from the following sources.  Japan Focus - Japan Focus, Fairewinds Associates -Fukushima Updates, and China Syndrome - China Syndrome news series.

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LAWRENCE "TREE-CYCLING" COLLECTION
Friday, 6 January 2012 and 13 January 2012
Lawrence KS


The after Christmas "tree-cycling" of live-cut trees will take place on two Fridays, 6 January and 13 January 2012.  Remove all artificial items including tinsel, lights, and tree stand, and have the tree by the curb or in the alley by 6:00am.  For more info call 832-3030 or visitwww.LawrenceRecycles.org.
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FRACKING: WHERE ARE THE REGULATIONS?
Tuesday, 10 January 2012, 6:30pm
Overland Park Lutheran Church, 7810 West 79th St., Overland Park KS 66204


Joe Spease, Legislative Chair of the Kansas Sierra Club, and C.E.O. of WindSoHy, will discuss the dangers of hydraulic fracture gas drilling, or "fracking".  Over the past decade, industry lobbyists were able to prevail in having the extraction process unregulated.  As a result, drillers do not disclose the toxic soup of chemicals that they inject into the rock fissures (and ultimately the groundwater).  How did this happen, and what can be done?  For more info contact Craig Wolfe at (913)299-4443
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TRANSITION KAW VALLEY MEETING

Thursday, 12 January 2012, 7:00pm

Public Library Auditorium, 7th & Vermont St., Lawrence KS 66044

Transition Kaw Valley will resume our small-group community presentations in January, to familiarize organizations with the Transition Movement.  If your church, fraternal organization, or neighborhood association would like to host such a presentation, please contact the e-mail address below.


The T.K.V. workshop series continues, and folks are welcome to help out:

• Garden Planning & Seed Order - 21 January
• Cold Frame construction - 18 February
• Raised Bed Gardening - 10 March
• Rocket Stove - date TBA
• Solar Food Dehydrator - date TBA
• Permablitz - date TBA
• Water Purification & Storage - date TBA

Transition Kaw Valley is a wide range of folks from neighborhoods, churches, and civic groups whose goal is to create a relocalized, sustainable community from the grassroots up.  Transition US has just officially recognized T.K.V. as the 100th local initiative in the country!  For more info, e-mail .  To get on the S.A.N. Transition Kaw Valley list-serv, join at Transition Kaw Valley discussion.

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"THE TRANSITION COMPANION" ¤ COPIES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE


As a guidebook for local transition communities, Rob Hopkins has published this sequel to the original Transition Handbook.  This includes the same organizing methodologies,
but expands greatly on solutions and examples from many communities around the world. 


Transition Kaw Valley has a limited number of copies, so first come, first served.  Price is $27, or join the Sustainability Action Network for $35 dues, get the Transition Companion free.  For your copy, e-mail Michael at  and arrange for pick up.  If you want it mailed, shipping will be additional.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL
Monday, 16 January 2012, 7:00pm

location TBA, Lawrence KS 66045

The Food Policy Council seeks to identify the benefits, challenges and opportunities for a successful, sustainable local food system.  By advising the Douglas County Commission on public policies that will support local producers,preserve local agricultural resources and land, and create more local jobs, the F.P.C.. hopes to improve the community's access to a local food supply and distribution networks.  For more info go to Dg County Food Policy Council.
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LAWRENCE SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY BOARD

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 5:30pm

location TBA, Lawrence KS 66045

The January agenda is not available yet.  The S.A.B. meets monthly to discuss any and all aspects of furthering sustainability policies and practices by the City of Lawrence government and private persons.  The public is welcome.  Minutes are finalized in about a month after each meeting http://www.lawrenceks.org/wrr/envadvisoryboard 
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KANSAS CITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 4:00-6:00pm
Mid America Regional Council, Rivergate Center 2nd floor, 600 Broadway, KC MO

The Environmental Management Commission promotes environmental awareness and resource efficiency to the City's leaders and staff, to assist the progress of Kansas City toward sustainability.  The General public is encouraged to attend and observe meetings and to join and participate in its efforts.  More information is at KC Environmental Mgt Commission

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GARDEN PLANNING & SEED ORDER WORKSHOP ¤ TRANSITION KAW VALLEY
Saturday, 21 January 2012, 1:00-5:00pm  -  FREE
location TBA, Lawrence KS 66044


The time for indoor seeding of your plant starts will be soon in February and March.  So now is the time to plan your selection of vegetables and order seeds.  Experienced gardeners from T.K.V. will teach you the best varieties and best seed houses, and help determine the quantities of seed needed for how much you want to grow. 
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URBAN FARMERS ANNUAL MEETING ¤ CULTIVATE KANSAS CITY
Saturday, 28 January 2012, from 9:00am-12:00pm
Rainbow Mennonite Church, 1444 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City KS 66103

Come meet other growers and supporters and learn about our projects over the past year.  We'll have pie, coffee, conversation, and learning together (and, if you'd like to bring a pie or two, it would be much appreciated!).  Founded in 2004, Cultivate Kansas City operates the Kansas City Community Farm, and trains folks as urban growers.  Their vision is for urban areas of small community farms, providing a livelihood for growers, and local healthy food for the community. 

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MISSOURI ORGANIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Thursday - Saturday, 2 February - 4 February 2012  -  $$$
Marriott Hotel at Union Station, 1820 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103

An extensive slate of speakers include Dr. John Ikerd, University of Missouri Prof. Emeritus, Jeff Moyer of the Rodale Institute, Jim Long author of "Edible Landscapes", andJeffrey Smith presenting "Seeds of Deception" about the dangers of GE organisms (and right at the front door of GE giant Monsanto).  There also will be 67 workshops, a trade show, an organic cooking competition, and an auction.  More info and registration form available at - MOA Annual 2012 Conference.
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KANSAS PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE ¤ SPRING PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE
Wednesday, 8 February to 19 May 2012  -  $$$
Dreher 4-H Building, Douglas County Co-op Extension, 2110 Harper St., Lawrence KS


Students who complete this 72 hour course will receive a Permaculture Design Certificate from the Kansas Permaculture Institute.  The course will include ten 3-hour class sessions, six field trips, four practicum sessions, and a student project presentation.  Lead instructor will be Steve Moring, and assistant instructor will be Michael Almon, with consultation by Michael Morley.  The fee is $700 for the full course, and $600 if registered before January 2.  The Course Syllabus and registration form are available at - K.P.I. Spring 2012 PDC Course.  For more info contact Steve Moring at (785)691-7305 

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Join the Sustainability Action Network by clicking this link - Become a Member of S.A.N. - and follow the instructions.  The S.A.N. mission is to bring awareness of the global crisis caused by climate change, energy vulnerability and economic instability to communities in the Kansas River bioregion, and the tools needed to re-skill and re-localize our economy and create a more socially just and ecologically sustainable world.  


Current S.A.N. projects include:

1) Transition Kaw Valley - initiating transition to a relocalized post-carbon economy, and municipal-level Peak Oil response planning -Transition Kaw Valley

2) Kaw Permaculture Collaborative and Kansas Permaculture Institute - developing skills and resources for polyculture sustainable food production - Kaw Permaculture Collaborative   

3) Eco Village Land Trust - Designing and focalizing a sustainable intentional community near Lawrence.

4) Growers' Land Trust - organizing interested stakeholders to acquire prime farmland in the urban fringe for land-based economic development and regional food security.

5) Weekly Newsletter - informing and encouraging others to become active in the Sustainability Action Network, or other action driven groups.

6) Water Rights and Watersheds - protecting the water commons, the source of all life, from privatization and contamination, and restoring our watersheds.

7) Electric & Human Powered Vehicles - promoting neighborhood electric vehicles and utility tricycles, including infrastructure and pro-active regulations.

8) Energy Conservation & Renewables - advancing a green economy through decentralized renewable energy and conservation.

9) Collaboration with sister organizations - such as: Films for Action; The Light Center eco-village; Kaw River Valley Food System farm-based economic development; Transition Kansas City; Citizens for Responsible Planning; Kansas River Valley Growers fighting for local water rights; national efforts by the Sustainable Energy Network; the Kansas City Food Circle, the All Species Project, and more.

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What's the Big Secret? Water Pollution from BIG CAFOs ~~ EPA needs public input...

Much of the pollution in U.S. rivers and streams today comes from the manure generated by CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations), which confine thousands of animals on a single site. To determine the extent of the problem and how it might be better addressed, the public and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) need to know more about these facilities and the waste they produce. But unlike many other industries, CAFOs do not regularly disclose facility-specific information to the EPA--and the powerful interests behind CAFOs want to keep it that way.
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MY PERSONAL ADDENDUM TO THE WRITE-IN LETTER - It is important that this sort of regulation be formulated to monitor and control the big CAFO offenders, not to cripple and oppress our exemplary sustainable small farms and growers whose sustainable free-range methods do not pollute our environment nor do they threaten our community with rapidly mutating disease vectors.


To take action on this issue, click on the link below:
http://info.pewtrusts.org/site/Advocacy?s_oo=0FwYNmpIwiLV2a0KbshN0w&id=1269
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blue bird bistro - beginning the new year with a bang

the green light is on and the champagne is flowing 

at blue bird bistro

benedicts & bacon tomorrow

red eye is on and the champagne is still flowing

beginning the new year with a bang 

we will be offering our full menu plus these specials and a pre-fixe offering New's Years Eve night  organic ginger orange vegan soup  $7 roasted garlic onion soup with a parmesan tuille  $7 Campo Lindo Farm chicken breast stuffed with house made dried tomato, basil andricotta made from Green Hills Harvest Dairy Farm, wrapped in Rain's Farm heritageTamworth bacon, served on house made pasta  $25 KC Buffalo bison tenderloin medallions Rossini, roasted Beau Solias Farm oystermushroom floret, organic broccoli buds and cognac sauce   $37 USA wild caught all natural scallops drizzled with a vanilla champagne sauce stackedon Thane Palmberg Farm sweet potato wafers and organic spinach, topped with Beau Solias Farm radish pea shoots    $39 house made quinoa cakes in a pool of smoked tomato and vegetable sauce with Thane Palmberg Farm heirloom fingerling sweet potatoes $19     house made velvet chocolate ice cream or grapefruit sorbet with candied ginger slivers  $9 Prefix - $55       wine pairing - $20  USA wild caught all natural scallops drizzled with a vanilla champagne sauce stackedon Thane Palmberg Farm sweet potato wafers and topped with Beau Solias Farm radish pea shoots     roasted garlic onion soup with a parmesan tuille KC Buffalo steak Oscar, blue bird styled with basil béarnaise and American wild caught Gulf shrimp cake over organic barley     velvet chocolate ice cream with candied ginger slivers

blue bird bistro thanks you for all your support through the years!!! Happy New Year - may 2012 be your best follow our year of farmers' tables at farmerstable.bluebirdbistro.com and LIKE us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kansas-City-MO/blue-bird-bistro/73291406623

FARM BILL ~ Can the 2012 Farm Bill protect the Ogallala Aquifer?

(NOTE: Can we assume that any route chosen will PREVENT THE XL PIPELINE FROM DELIVERING A DOUBLE-WHAMMY TO OUR FARMLAND? (that's grist for another article, we hope)  The arguments made here echo our own common-sense understanding of the abusive and long-term negative effects of conventional agriculture AND tar-sands development on our environment... the water comes first.)


FROM GRIST:
grist.org/farm-bill/2011-12-29-can-the-2012-farm-bill-protect-the-ogallala-aquifer

FARM BILL

Can the 2012 Farm Bill protect the Ogallala Aquifer?

29 DEC 2011 7:45 AM

BY JULENE BAIR

Kansas wheat.Photo: Brian McGuirk

My father farmed in Kansas and envied those lucky farmers in the wetter states to the east of us, who could grow 200-bushel corn and other lucrative crops like soy beans and sugar beets. He had to satisfy himself with wheat, a drought-tolerant crop first brought to the States from a place in Russia much like ours. There, they called such arid places "steppes." Here, we called them "plains."

To look at the pale-green buffalo grass that covered the High Plains, you would never suspect that an aquifer holding as much water as Lake Huron lay beneath. But we knew about the aquifer. Its waters seeped to the surface in some otherwise dry creek beds, feeding rare ponds where we sometimes went fishing. And my pioneer grandparents had drilled down into the aquifer and erected windmills that we relied on to pump the water we needed to exist.

The technology to tap more water from the aquifer arrived in the 1940s, but it wasn't until the mid-sixties that my family had saved enough to drill our first irrigation well. Bumper profits rolled in. By the time we sold our farm in 2006, we had five wells pumping 200 million gallons out of the aquifer every growing season. In all, Plains farmers were pumping 6 trillion gallons. That's 1.5 trillion more than the Colorado River carries to the Southwestern United States.

The Ogallala Aquifer sits below 174,000 square miles of crop and rangeland from South Dakota to Texas.The Ogallala Aquifer is vast. It underlies portions of eight large states -- 174,000 square miles of crop and rangeland all the way from South Dakota to Texas. But it is also invisible. So it's not surprising that until the debate over the Keystone XL pipeline erupted, few people had ever heard of it. Then for several months, its melodious name was broadcast all over the national news. Now that the aquifer is safe from the pipeline (for the time being), there's another risk worth examining:industrial agriculture.

Nebraska landowners stepped up to protect the Ogallala from potential pipeline spills. Now they should do their damndest to stop the overpumping and nonpoint-source pollution that have already made parts of it unusable. If it is not protected, then many parts of the aquifer will either run dry or be too polluted to use by the end of this century. This is especially frightening because it would take thousands of years for the Ogallala to replenish itself.

While in most cases groundwater is "owned" by states, which oversee the rights of farmers to tap it, the federal government greatly influences how much farmers use. Corn is one of the most water-intensive crops grown in the region, demanding over a foot of irrigation water in the western Kansas climate, and closer to 20 inches in hotter parts of Texas. Yet the federal government mandates ethanol production. Responding to the resulting increase in corn prices... (more at Grist.org...)

READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT
http://www.grist.org/farm-bill/2011-12-29-can-the-2012-farm-bill-protect-the-ogallala-aquifer

BADSEED Funky Friday HOLIDAY Farmers' Market - KCMO @ 4-8pm @ 19th & McGee - 20111230

Dearest Eaters -

BAH, HUMBUG!

Yeah, yeah...I know it's a little late in the game for such "scrooge-like" sentiments, but I'm still grumpy over the fact that I spent Christmas Day bed-ridden with a nasty virus!  From a distant bedroom, I managed to hear the faintoohs and awes as my 6 month old son opened presents with the extended family on his first Christmas.  Although I am a radical farmer & avid anti-consumer who shuns non-functional (environmentally destructive) "gifts", I sure did hate to miss out on all the festivities.  There's something about having a kid that makes you "leave your extremism at the door" especially around the holidays.  I mean c'mon - Grandma & Grandpa are NEVER gonna listen to your desperate pleas for "NO MORE PLASTIC TOYS" so you just gotta let it go and let the lil' monster voraciously rip off (and eat) the wrapping paper in a joyous frenzy hoping that (at the very least) it ends up in the recycling bin and not the trash!!  As for the excess toys - Well, I'll trip over those and break my neck by New Years!!  Good riddance!!!  Anyway - the point is, I missed out on all the fun and the FOOD and I was pretty pissed off about it.  However, on a more POSITIVE note, I did have a pretty fantastic (early) Christmas thanks to those of you who attended our Holiday Market on the 23rd.  What can I say - the house was packed and it was a freakin' blast!!!  We raffled off a killer Farm Basket and at the end of the night (to my surprise) the vendors presented me & Farmer Dan with our very own Farm Basket!!  It was absolutely touching and so very thoughtful. Dan and I bust our butts for the "food revolution" and it was really nice to be recognized for our efforts by those whom we care about so deeply: our precious FARMERS!  As for the EATERS - THANK YOU for supporting the cause (Irish coffee in hand!) and putting LOCAL FOOD on your holiday table.  May those tasty leftovers last a good long time and may your NEW YEAR's feast be just as delicious!!  Speaking of New Years - we've got your menu covered this Friday at the BADSEED!!  

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THIS WEEK'S ORGANIC OFFERINGS -

URBAVORE Urban Farm

A project of BADSEED - Brooke Salvaggio & Daniel Heryer

5500 Bennington Ave., Kansas City, MO 64129

www.badseedkc.com

Welcome to URBAVORE - an off-grid, diversified, urban farmstead in the heart of KCMO. Born in 2011, URBAVORE is working towards the creation of an “edible oasis” that brings organic growth, sustainable life, and creative solutions to a city neighborhood.  We grow an extensive variety of heirloom vegetables noted for their unique appearance and extraordinary flavor, as well as an array of culinary/medicinal herbs and edible flowers. URBAVORE is a non-certified, beyond organic operation dedicated to respecting both the health of the individual and the environment. It is our aim to build community and collective consciousness through the universal pleasure that comes from eating good food.

OFFERINGS:

*WILD PERSIMMONS (maybe...)

*FREE-RANGE EGGS

*Locally-grown, locally-milled Artisan Flour (www.heartlandmill.com)

Herb'n Gardener

Lew Edmister

17th and Belleview, Kansas City, MO 64108

herbngardener@kc.rr.com

For the “meanest greens” in town, check out Lew's gourmet selection of urban-grown goodies.  He grows a mouthwatering array of  lettuces, spicy mustards, arugula, and gourmet salad mixes on KC’s west side. Other tasty morsels include heirloom tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, okra, and filet beans.  New For 2011 -RUSTIC BREAD straight from Lew’s hand-built wood-fired oven.  YUM!

OFFERINGS:

RUSTIC, Hand-crafted BREAD from Lew's hand-built, wood-fired oven!!!

JJ Farms

John & Judy Kaiahua

8531 E. 81st Terrace, Raytown, MO 64138

816-356-3938

John has been growing organically since 1984!!  He plants, weeds, and harvests all his own crops on urban land that has been chemical free for over 20 years.  Produce includes a wide array of vegetable offerings as well as apples, peaches, and pears in season.  John is originally from the far off lands of Hawaii where he comes from a long line of pearl divers!!  Now he spends his days out of the ocean and in the dirt, growing righteous foods for the Kansas City community.  Lucky us!

OFFERINGS:

*Spinach

*Bok Choy

*Kale

Avery's Produce of Hoyland Farm

Avery Lominska

North of Lawrence

Street-musician turned farmer, Avery Lominska, will be carrying on his father's legacy with an UNBELIEVABLE selection of homegrown goodness.  

  

Avery's father, Bob Lominska, is a regular "rockstar" in the organic growing scene.  He's been plowing the way for over 30 years.  He's an encyclopedia of (dirt-filled) knowledge and an inspiration to his son who has boldly followed in his footsteps.  At 31 years old, Avery has been a full-time farmer for 7 years!  Take a bite out of a strong family tradition this Friday!!

 

OFFERINGS:

*Shitake Mushrooms

*Sweet Potatoes

*Spinach

*Lettuce

*Kale

*Bok Choy & Tot Soi

*Arugula

*Cilantro

*Turnips

*Radishes

*Daikons

*Potatoes

*Garlic

*Swiss Chard

*Mustard Greens

*Nappa Cabbage

Western Hills Produce

Alice & Marvin Huenefeld

Wellington, MO

816-934-2549

Alice is famous for her utterly delicious baked goods made from homegrown, hand-milled whole wheat flour.  Her tasty breads, cakes, cookies, and muffins are complimented by an assortment of jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes all made from ingredients sustainably grown on the farm.  Marvin adds his own touch with one of a kind wood-turned items handcrafted with the utmost care and creativity.  Products can be found during the regular growing season at the Westport Farmers' Market.  

OFFERINGS:

*Farm Fresh Brown Eggs

*Wholesome Baked Breads

*Sweet Treats

*Canned Goods

*Wood-turned items by Marvin

Parker Farms All-Natural Meats

Tom & Paula Parker

Richmond, MO

www.parkerfarmsmeats.com

"We produce all-natural gourmet beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and eggs.  All of our beef and lamb is 100% grassfed. They are never fed any grain, animal by products, antibiotics, or injected with growth hormones. We have been practicing Management Intensive Grazing since 1997. It is our goal to care for all of the livestock that we have been blessed with, in as natural and humane a manner as we can.  Our chickens for meat and eggs are also raised on pasture with green grass under their feet as much as the weather in this part of the world allows.  Our hogs are fed grain, but do live outdoors with dirt under their feet.  We do not use any petroleum based pesticides or fertilizers on our pastures. We believe that healthy people, and healthy animals start with healthy plants and a healthy, biologically active, soil community.  Our meats are available at the BADSEED Market or through our Community Supported Agriculture shares."

OFFERINGS:

**HOLIDAY HAMS, BEEF RIB ROASTS, LEG OF LAMB

*FREE-RANGE EGGS

*Grass-fed BEEF in ground and assorted cuts

*Pork Products: Chops, Brats, Breakfast Sausage, Italian Sausage, & Spare Ribs

*Lamb Cuts: Ground Lamb, Shoulder Steaks, Rib Chop (butterfly cut, loin chops), Leg (bone in whole, shanks, lamb liver)

**Pastured Chickens !!!!

*Tea Towels, Hand-made Teas, Candles, and Gourd Bird Houses from the lovely Parker Girls!!

* HOT PEPPER JELLY !!

Wells Family Farm

Kim & Steve Wells

King City, MO

www.wellsfamilyfarms.com

Our Grass Fed Operation has proven time and again that quality, taste, and tenderness take a dedicated plan.  Not only the processing aging, but the types of feed our animals consume are of vital importance.  We inter seed our pastures and hay fields with additional varieties of grasses and legumes each year.  We also learn from our neighbors and contacts of many new veggies that are wonderful forage. learning all we can to create a superior product.

OFFERINGS:

*Certified Organic Grass-fed Beef

Rocky Creek Valley Farms

Elizabeth & Gary

Rayville, MO

www.rockycreekvalley.com

 Lizzy is an herbalist turned farmer who cultivates glorious acreage north of Richmond, MO.  Lizzy's diversified farmstead includes organic vegetable & herb production, free-range laying hens, and dairy goats.  Lizzy also offers classes in sustainable gardening and herbalism.  Check out her website to learn more!!

OFFERINGS:

*Herbal Teas

*Healing Salves

*Herbal Tinctures

*Free-Range Eggs

New Traditionalist - Artisan Bread

Chris Glenn

Kansas City, MO

glenn.cl@gmail.com

Chris produces old-world, rustic loaves from the finest locally-grown and milled flour on the market.   His breads are made from a sour-dough "starter", lovingly kneaded, and baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven.  Flour and water never tasted so good!    

OFFERINGS:

*Sunflower Seed Multigrain

*Sicilian Loaves

Miller's Honey

Les MIller

Independence, MO

Les Miller only produces the best damn RAW HONEY on the market.  No joke!!  He is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to sustainable bee keeping and uses 100% natural and holistic methods for managing his hives which range from 60 to 100 at any given time.  His honey is sold in various quantities, and 1 gallon jugs are available on request!  Bees wax candles and other by-products are also available for purchase.

OFFERINGS:

*Raw Honey

*Bees Wax Candles

**DISCLAIMER - We haven't seen Les in weeks!!  Where is that guy??  I cannot get a hold of him.  Cross your fingers that he shows up this Friday!!!

Hippie Chow Granola

Lexie Johnson

Suburban Kansas City

www.hippiechowgranola.com

Small-scale producer of high-quality, high-character natural foods. Our gourmet granola is handcrafted in small-batches with 100% natural ingredients including organic Kansas oats and local wildflower honey. Peace. Love. Granola.

OFFERINGS:

*Original Mix

*Cafe Blend

*Chai Spice

*Peanut Butter Banana

*Mocha Hazelnut

Oddly Correct Coffee Roasters

Kansas City, Missouri

www.oddlycorrect.com

"Serving the nano coffee needs of the believers in a nano consumer lifestyle"

OFFERINGS:

*Micro-Roasted Coffee by the bag and by the cup

Nutressant

John & Sandy

Mission, KS

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nutressant/127040237375535

John & Sandy's hand-crafted, organic body products are petroleum and chemical free and will not pollute the planet or irritate your skin!  Furthermore, they are luxurious and fragrant and oooh soooo wonderful.  They have the mother-load of offerings including tooth paste, dish soap, and detergent!!!...(not to mention your more typical health and beauty products).  Lather up and feel good!!!

OFFERINGS:

*Bar Soaps, Body Scrubs, Facial Sprays, & a whole lot more!!!

Other goodies include:

Certified Organic Flour from Heartland Mill

Remember:

LIVE  NUDE  VEGETABLES!! and other organic delights...

EVERY FRIDAY AT BADSEED

Eat Local for the Holidays!!

FRIDAYS AT BADSEED

Yours Truly,
Brooke
-farmer and MILK mistress of the BADSEED

BADSEED

An Urban-Organic Farm & Market

Celebrating Local Food, Culture, and Community

Fridays, 4-8pm*

1909 McGee*KCMO*64108

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www.badseedkc.com * WINTER HOURS through Feb, 2012

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