Kansas City Natural Food

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Looking for Organic /Sustainable farming wisdom

I may have an opportunity to decide if I want to change my vocation. I may be able to acquire a 150 Acre farm off the grid with some help from some friends. I for one have zero practical knowledge of farming, particularly using general methods from the 50's. I need good solid wisdom that folks in this area have to balance my book learning. My possible location is in the Ozarks more to the SE section of Missouri. Is there anybody willing to verify / share/ help with information? I could go into g… Continue

Added by Robert W Trupp on November 8, 2009 at 7:51pm — No Comments

Fall is here

Well fall has arrived at the farm. We have just finished having a new septic system put in - what an ordeal that is - the project has been going on since last April - What with county reg and trying to schedule the work - it took longer than expected. The good news is some of the problems with water flow into the old system are corrected with the new system. Finish up with Farmer's markets this coming Saturday at Overland Park. Now off to our winter shows. Fall processing of chickens and emus a… Continue

Added by Mike Martin on October 27, 2009 at 2:03pm — No Comments

How Safe Is Our Food?

Must Watch! Why hamburger is a gamble: A look at the bacteria dangerous to our health found in the foods that we eat. Acclaimed interviewer and broadcast journalist Charlie Rose takes a look at food safety with David Kessler, former FDA commissioner, Michael Pollan, Michael Mo… Continue

Added by Pat in KC on October 22, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

GMOs - Genetically Modified Organisms (article from The Sustainable Table)

Genetically Modified Organisms:
If This Doesn’t Convince You, Nothing Will

Found on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=168557826310 (CLICK HERE to read the original article for links and other content - http://www.s… Continue

Added by WebMinion KCFoodCircle on October 3, 2009 at 9:20am — No Comments

Happy Solstice

We have just seen the longest day of the year, and are now moving full into summer--a time of health and growth. Tomato plants have blooms, the flower gardens are filling out and the baby birds in my tree are leaving their nests. I find that I need to water my plants every day in this heat… Continue

Added by Pat in KC on June 21, 2009 at 6:51pm — No Comments

About Mother's Day

I just want to wish all the mothers out there, a very Happy Mother’s Day, a scone and a cup of tea! $Mother's Day countdown banner$ A cup of tea to say thank you For all the things you've done, And wishes that the day will bring You happiness and fun.. Happy Mother's Day ©birdiekity May - 1998 Mothers have it tough. Women suffer more pa… Continue

Added by Pat in KC on May 10, 2009 at 5:56am — No Comments

What to do, what to do...with images of, by, or for you??????

Well, I am new to your site and have received a number of invites and comments welcoming me. I would like to do the same to you. So here is the sales pitch...I have a website for Dye Sublimated products for the home and business place. What this means is that with an image file I can have a 100% polyester fabric imprinted or the inks vaporized and bonded to the fabrics. These sections of fabrics we then make into products such as pillow shams, throw pillows, blankets (wide variety) wall hangings… Continue

Added by Robert W Trupp on April 18, 2009 at 2:03pm — No Comments

Happy St. Patrick's Day

May you feel sweet Irish Breezes blowing fresh across your face- May Irish Music now be heard lilting through your place- May all your days be filled up to the brim with Irish C… Continue

Added by Pat in KC on March 17, 2009 at 8:40pm — No Comments

When Fresh Is NOT the Best

Did you know that herbs and spices are not just for making foods more tasty? Recently I read an article by nutrition expert Kelley Herring about the benefits of using herbs and spices in your cooking. She says that when you… Continue

Added by Pat in KC on September 30, 2008 at 4:33am — No Comments

Looking for small investors for Raw and Vegan Restaurant in Kansas City

Hello everyone, just thought I'd post in my blog...If you're interested in putting your money where your mouth is, now is the opportunity to do just that with a professional. I found a great place for a restaurant with walk by traffic and reasonable rent. If you're interested in discussing this with more detail...please drop me a line!! Continue

Added by Heidi on July 3, 2008 at 9:46am — No Comments

Kansas City Food Circle Blog

Go to http://kcfoodcircle.blogspot.com MISSION STATEMENT: The Kansas City Food Circle is building a community food system in which farmers, eaters, chefs, and grocers know and trust each other. Our network enables us to share our knowledge and experience while we work together promoting the benefits of locally-grown organic and free-range foods. We cooperate in nourishing each other today while seeking to sustain the ability of future ge… Continue

Added by WebMinion KCFoodCircle on June 5, 2008 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

Happy Mother's Day

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Added by Pat in KC on May 10, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

How wonderful to wake

How wonderful to wake up this morning.... to a beautiful spring day... with a warm sun in the sky and bright yellow tulips greeting me as I look out on my yard. Continue

Added by Pat in KC on April 26, 2008 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Squash Blossom LFBC Organizing Meeting

Squash Blossom Food Buyers Club of Kansas City Organizing Meeting WHERE: Bad Seed Farmers Market 1909 McGee Kansas City WHEN: Tuesday March 16 7:00PM With 80 members we need to get organized and involved. If you can't attend please share your ideas and comments via this thread. Agenda: 1)What are our Goals, Visions and Values? 2) Pre-order cooperative or food coop?A food coop has a stock of common items needed by members and a location. A pre-order builds up an order then purchase as a gro… Continue

Added by Steve Mann on March 16, 2008 at 8:36pm — 2 Comments

Honeybee Mystery

Is anyone connecting the honeybee disappearance to Genetically Modified plants? Or pesticides? Colony Collapse Disorder in almost every state 35 %-- 27 billion disappeared this year. Continue

Added by Pat in KC on March 7, 2008 at 5:54pm — 2 Comments