AG OPPORTUNITIES (MO) - JULY Newsletter from the Missouri Alternatives Center

The July 2012 issue of Ag Opportunities is now available online.  Feel free to share with others who may have an interest.

• Integrated Pest Management for Beginning Farmers Workshop
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/mac1.htm

• Monthly Webinars
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/mac2.htm

• Online Learning Community
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/mac3.htm

• Ten Native Plants for Native Pollinators and Honey Bees
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/mac4.htm

• Farm Safety Information Online - FreSH
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/mac5.htm

• Grants and Assistance
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/mac6.htm
  
• IN PRINT/ON-LINE/IN THE NEWS
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/print.htm

• ON THE CALENDAR
  http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/calendar.htm

Past Issues
http://agebb.missouri.edu/mac/agopp/arc/index.htm

BADSEED's Funka-FIRST Friday FARMERS' MARKET at 1909 McGee (E. Crossroads, KCMO) 4p-9p

Die-Hard Locavores & Serious Eaters -

Happy 4th of July!!  I hope you are feasting upon sexy summer squashes grilled to perfection, heirloom tomato stacks with sheep's milk cheese, buttery sweet corn, basil-cucumber cocktails, and fresh peach sorbet!!  Mmmmmm....I LOVE SUMMER.

Unfortunately, we farmers don't get much of a break despite national holidays and all.  We keep our heads to the grindstone (picking, watering, weeding) so that you can keep your refrigerators full of fresh, local foods.  But hey, it aint that bad.  I'll feast when the sun goes down...(besides, I ate my share of heirloom tomatoes while harvesting this morning!!).  

Speaking of harvesting, it was quite an experience.  My urban farm lies east of Prospect, off of Blue Parkway, sandwiched between Swope Park and the stadiums.  Neighborhood fireworks have been in effect for several days now.  The endless blast of M80's sounds like gun shots and I cannot help but jump every time I hear them.  All the same, the tomatoes and cucumbers don't seem to mind and that's the important thing.  The real fun will start this evening when the neighborhood will literally light-up with household fireworks displays.  This localized pyromania will be complimented by various municipal displays that can be seen from the highest point on my farm.  It's pretty darn spectacular!!  Farmer Dan, Percy, and I will lay out a big blanket in the middle of the field and feast upon garden morsels and homemade wine as the city explodes around us.  

Well, enough about FIRE - let's talk FRUIT!! ...

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...read on... BADSEED'S full weekly newsletter
for July 6, 2012, is found at:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PznYUH8_m0Yv2LMCa_VRp0mgflxqVFZisFm-cdAKOvA/edit

Yours Truly,
Brooke
-farmer and mistress of the BADSEED

BADSEED

An Urban-Organic Farm & Market

Celebrating Local Food, Culture, and Community

Fridays, 4-9pm*

1909 McGee*KCMO*64108

(~^CLICK ADDRESS FOR MAP^~)

www.badseedkc.com * Opening May 4, 2012

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Troostwood Youth Garden Market - Friday evenings, Saturday mornings at 52nd & Paseo, KCMO

TROOSTWOOD YOUTH GARDEN MARKET 
at the North-East corner of 52nd & Paseo, KCMO
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(Paseo Blvd & E 52nd St,
Kansas City, MO 64110)

NORMAL MARKET HOURS:

Friday nights 3:00pm-8:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am - 3:00pm

... through October 2012

[SNAP EBT+ Double Value Beans and Greens]

Contact: Mary Wright @ 816-444-5788

https://www.facebook.com/groups/79989349469/ in Facebook

INSTANT KARMA OPPORTUNITY (the GOOD kind) SOSA needs your help RIGHT NOW in Northern MO

It's hotter than ... well... you know... and that means you have an opportunity to make a difference.  Right now, today JUNE 27, 2012.

Gleaning America's Fields ~ Feeding America's Hungry Karin Page, Gleaning Coordinator, SoSA West HTTP://EndHunger.org/sosawest ~ GleanKC (a) EndHunger. org We are still trying to save 4800 lbs. of zucchini and cucumbers that are in Trenton, Missouri (approx. 90+ mi. NNE of KC).  If you have a pick-up truck or van and can take 4 hours out of your day, we are desperate for your help.  PLEASE call me if you are available.  We can pay for your gas.  The zucchini would go to the pantry of your choice or you can take it to the St. Joseph Food Bank. We will send directions if you are available - please tell everyone you know.  Due to lack of rain, we will be having serious crop failures soon.  These zucchinis and cucumbers are going to be precious for people in need.  There won't be anymore excess.  Thanks so very much! Karin Page Program Coordinator Society of St. Andrew Gleaning America's Fields Feeding America's Hungry PO Box 300323 Kansas City, MO 64130 Off: 816-921-0856 Cell: 816-649-8166 The Society of St. Andrew is a national nonprofit hunger-relief ministry that rescues 25-30 million pounds of fresh, nutritious, excess produce each year that would otherwise go to waste for various marketing reasons. This food is then distributed to critical feeding agencies across the country at no cost to the agencies or the hungry people they serve. More information about the Society of St. Andrew and its hunger-relief programs - Gleaning Network, Potato & Produce Project, Harvest of Hope and Hunger Relief Advocate Initiative - is available online at http://EndHunger.org.

BADSEED's Funkadelic Friday FARMERS' MARKET at 1909 McGee (E. Crossroads, KCMO) 4p-9p

Fanatical Foodies and Earnest Eaters -

Wow!  It has been mighty HOT and mighty WINDY these past few days.  The drought continues and we farmers are keeping our fingers crossed that the forecasted storms blow in this evening.  We need rain BAD.  

Despite the heat, the URBAVORE crew has spent the better part of the week digging somewhere around 5000 bulbs of garlic!!!  (That's right, vampires stay the hell away from my farm!).  Believe it or not, the digging of the garlic was nowhere as strenuous as the planting of the garlic last Fall.  It was our first season in "no-till" vegetable production on new land.  We dug 5000 individual planting holes by hand because (due to the extreme drought) we were unable to dig furrows.  I kid you not, it was like chipping away at granite...the ground was that freakin' hard!!  Farmer Dan dug a number of planting holes with (then) 5 month old Percy strapped to his back, sleeping soundly...
READ THE FULL ARTICLE at  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1df_vr8vIFsG-0Pu6KYMMsQEC4QSrv-8vowZ0zRQOHqU/edit

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Remember:

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

EVERY FRIDAY AT BADSEED

Yours Truly,

Brooke

-farmer and mistress of the BADSEED

BADSEED

An Urban-Organic Farm & Market

Celebrating Local Food, Culture, and Community

Fridays, 4-9pm* STARTING MAY 4th, 2012

1909 McGee*KCMO*64108

(~^CLICK ADDRESS FOR MAP^~)

www.badseedkc.com   

* REGULAR HOURS

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blue bird bistro ~ FARMERS' TABLE ~ Local Growers ~ Saturday Night , June 23

Saturday, June 23, 2012

start with an aperitif and hors d'oeuvres as you mingle and visit withlocal farmers who provide beautiful bounty 

be seated for five courses of all local culinary delight  

special seating at 7:30pm to dine with the farmers

Green Hills Harvest Dairy milk and Campo Lindo Farm egg custard in a Wayne Stoll Farm tomato 

KC Buffalo Co bison rolled with Thane Palmberg Farm squash,The Little Muddy Farm zucchini and Wood Mood Garden raspberry over Thane Palmberg Farm creamy golden mashed potato

vegetarian option – Central Soyfood smoked tofu rolled with Thane Palmberg Farm squash, The Little Muddy Farm zucchini and Wood Mood Garden raspberry over Thane Palmberg Farm creamy golden mashed potato

a hot salad of Wood Mood Garden swiss chard, their cherry tomato and roasted Thane Palmberg Farm onion drizzled with Western Hills Farm herb crème fraiche 

seared and roasted pate stuffed Campo Lindo Farm chicken breast with Beau Solais Farm oyster mushroom pilaf 

vegetarian option –Wood Mood Garden patty pan squash stuffed with local garlic, onion and bread crumbs with Beau Solais Farm oyster mushroom pilaf 

finish with Bob’s Blueberry Farm blueberry pie

1700 Summit St, Kansas City, MO

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follow our year of farmers' tables at

http://farmerstable.bluebirdbistro.com

and LIKE us on facebook at

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Waldo Farmers' Market Highlights ~ Market Ingredient Recipes ~ Specials

Quick notes about what you will find at the market.  Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. June 20th ~ Waldo Wednesday ~ Market Highlights Hosted by  303 W 79th  KCMO Don't Miss the Simple Recipes Using Market Ingredients: Swiss Chard Quesadillas & "Kohl" Slaw at the end of this e-mail   K. Kringle & Co Kevin Edward * Specialty Loaf Breads: Black Forrest Cherry, Spinach Feta & Bacon Cheddar   Focaccias   Dinner Rolls  Swedish Cinnamon Rolls  Cookies  Gluten Free Baked Goods  Jellies & Jams  NUTRESSANT John & Sandy Francis Everything you need for clean, fresh looking skin.  And for a bonus, if you spend $30.00 on soap and skincare, we will give you a free Bamboo Washcloth ($8 Value).  These washcloths are antibacterial, anti-fungal & sooooooo silky soft - truly luxurious. Just say the word & it's yours.   Bear Creek Farms Jeanna & Makayla * Waldo Wednesday Special: Kohlrabi $3.25/lb.   Beets   Garlic   Onions   Kale   Chard   Potatoes  Cucumbers Okra (new this week) & lots more. Herb Transplants & How-To Herb Books Benedict Builders Farm Calvin & Laura Benedict & Daughters * Assorted Squash  Braided Garlic  Onions  Possibly Potatoes  Pastured Pork & Beef   Sprouts   Guernsey Cheese   Eggs  Sprouts Cut Flowers   Stony Crest Urban Farm   Rodger Kube & Diane Hershberger Green (& purple) Beans   Cauliflower   Broccoli   Swiss Chard   Arugula   Snow Peas (final week)   Kolhrabi   Kale   Raddichio Lettuce Greens   Leeks  Mustard Greens  Waldo Wednesday Specials: "Thumbelina"/Tonda Di Parigi  Carrots, Tumbling Tom Cherry Tomato Hanging Baskets & Heirloom Tomato Transplants Sold "Dirt Cheap" by the Flat Farm To Market Bread Anne Cave Jalepeno Cheddar Pretzels especially made for Waldo Wednesday @ The Market!   Ciabatta Rolls    Sourdough Bowls  Brioche Buns   Egg Buns Multi-Grain Rolls  Market-Only Breads: Roasted Garlic   Sun Dried Tomato   Pumpernickel   Raisin Walnut   Semolina   Kalamata Olive  Plus, "heavenly" Croissants  .. selling out each week ...don't miss out!     Barham Cattle Company & Family Farm Kenny Barham  Farm Fresh Eggs   Pastured, Antibiotic & Hormone-Free Beef, Chicken & Pork  Summer sausage, sweet bologna & beef sticks are great eating when it's too hot to cook!    New Roots for Refugees Farmer San Win San is busy planting & weeding. Stop by her booth to see what's ready for your dinner table!  Good You Organic Eatery Kelli Daniels & Greg * We hope Good You will be at the market this week! The Black Beauty needs some repairs after her road trips over the past few weeks & Kelli is not sure they will be complete by market time. Keep your fingers crossed. We are hungry!!! Gillis Growth Grove An Urban Farming Project by Gillis Center Students Theo Bunch, Coordinator * The Gillis students have been busy in their garden the past 2 weeks. Stop by their booth to see what they've harvested & give them encouragement for their gardening & business ventures! One More Cup Stacy Neff Stacy is working in her shop this week. Stop by on your way home from the market. 7408 Wornall. * Thanks to ReStore Manager Mandy Caruso for great market photos! Start dates for Green Dirt Farm & Fresher Than Fresh Snow Cones are still pending.  Stay tuned. For market updates and news follow us on   https://www.facebook.com/waldofarmersmarket Guadalajaran Swiss Chard Quesadillas Serves 4   30 min Prep From Vegetarian Times 2 Tbs vegetable oil 1 sm onion, chopped (¾ cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced ( 2 tsp) jalapeño pepper, minced ¼ tsp cumin seeds ⅛ tsp oregano ¼ cup tequila/other cooking fluid 12 oz. Swiss chard leaves 8 6-inch corn tortillas 1 cup grated cheese Add cooked meat as desired 1. Heat oil in pot over medium heat. Add onion. Sauté 5 minutes. or until golden. Stir in garlic, pepper, cumin & oregano. Sauté 2 minutes. Add tequila. Simmer 1 minute, or until liquid has evaporated. Stir in chard. Cover, reduce heat to medium low. Steam 5 minutes, or until chard wilts. Uncover. Cook 3 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated. 2. Place 1 tortilla in skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with 1/4 chard mixture & second tortilla. Cook 2 minutes per side, or until browned. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice into wedges. Easy "Kohl" Slaw This is a delicious and easy way to enjoy kohlrabi. It's a perfect side to grilled meat or fish. Serves 4-6. From About.com 2 medium kohlrabi, peeled, shredded 2 small carrots, shredded 1 tbsp shredded onion 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 4 tbsp olive or canola oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp celery seeds 1/8 tsp pepper Combine the kohlrabi, carrots & onion in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients & blend well. Pour over the shredded vegetables. Toss to coat well. Cover & refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Copyright © 2012 Waldo Farmer's Market, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Waldo Farmer's Market 8740 Brooklyn Kansas City, MO 64132 Add us to your address book Website: www.wholesomewaldowednesdays.org