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2010 GROWERS’ & MARKET GUIDE

 

Presented by The Healthy Planet magazine and sponsored by AgriMissouri

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FRANKLIN COUNTY

 

New Haven Farmers Market

On the Levee Walk @ Olive/Main – New Haven, MO 63068

573-237-5100

Thursdays at 4 pm until dusk

janelle@riverfrontsociety.com

www.riverfrontsociety.com

More than simply a marketplace, the Farmers’ Market is a weekly, social event! It is a place where friends meet after work and families picnic on the levee. Fresh produce, crafts, live music and prepared food every week. Come out to support this community effort, organized and operated by the Riverfront Cultural Society.

 

Heritage Valley B & B

and Tree Farm

1668 Four Mile Road, Washington MO 63090

636-239-7479 • 636-390-2899

hv@yhti.net  • www.heritagevalleytreefarm.com

Generations have worked the land that is now home to Heritage Valley Bed ‘n Breakfast and Tree Farm. In addition to a thriving “choose and cut” Christmas tree operation, the farm also boasts a historic log cabin farmhouse available to guests as a peaceful getaway. Situated just south of Washington, MO, Heritage Valley invites you to depart the everyday and experience its simple country setting. You will be our only guest!

 

Berger Bluff Farm

4647 Berger Rd., Berger, MO 63014

573-834-5509 • bbfarm@fidnet.com

Assorted produce available at the Maplewood Farmers’ Market and selling to St. Louis restaurants. Member of the Missouri Organic Association.

 

Engelhart Farm

2940 West Osage, Pacific, MO 63069

636-742-4047 • Mon. – Sat. 10:30-5pm

Everything homegrown and homemade since 1922! Old type general farm with a roadside stand on Historic Rt. 66 selling many varieties of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, green beans, cucumbers, eggplant, summer & winter squash, pumpkins, bedding planets, vegetable plants, hanging baskets and potted annuals.

 

Huckleberry Hollow

1712 Sycamore, St. Clair, MO 63077

636-629-0668 • hbhollow@yhti.net

Pick your own blueberries and thornless blackberries – ripening time varies – call ahead.

 

Pin Oak Farm

2431 Hwy. E, New Haven, MO 63068

573-237-4088 • brunemad@fidnet.com

www.pinoakfarms.com

Offering a great day of country fun with 160 acres of homegrown tomatoes, cantaloupe, pumpkins, green peppers, sweet corn, squash and cucumbers. Pick your own also available.  At the farm, enjoy evening hayrides with campfires with your family or next corporate event.

 

Sunset Ridge

8701 Dittmer, Catawissa, MO 63015

636-274-2379 • midnighttoilwe@worldnet.att.net

They raise Boer goats under strict humane conditions – call for appt. for processing.

 

Washington Farmers’ Market

317 West Main St., Washington, MO 63090

Sats 8am – 2pm & Weds- 3pm-6pm

636-239-2715

Available items at the market include seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants and hand crafts. Enjoy live music on Saturdays.

 

Röbller Vineyard

275 Robller Vineyard Rd., New Haven MO 63068

573-237-3986, Fax: 573-237-3985

robller@fidnet.com  • www.robllerwines.com

We always welcome your whole family for a day’s visit, from the youngest to the oldest, to enjoy the surroundings. It’s common to find a kite in the sky, one of our dogs on the deck and the winemaker pouring the day’s samples. So pack up the kids and the picnic basket and come visit Röbller Vineyard for a day to remember.

 

Todd Geisert Farms

4851 Old Hwy 100, Washington MO 63090

314-791-6942

toadspigs@yahoo.com • www.toadspigs.com

From Naturally Raised Pork to Produce, Butcher Hogs, Fair Pigs and our Recipe Box collection.

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY

 

Bellews Creek Farm

8095 Highway BB, Hillsboro, MO 63050

636-274-7236

The farm is located 25 miles southwest of St. Louis on Bellews Creek in Big River Valley.  Visit the farm or buy locally at the Maplewood Farmers’ Market. The Krautmann family is famous for growing excellent legumes including black, kidney and pinto beans and their smoked chipotle peppers are out of this world!  Enjoy other farm favorites such as popcorn, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red, yellow and green sweet peppers, watermelons, jalapeños, winter squash, onions and garlic.

 

Box Turtle Farm, LLC

2600 Frisco Hill Rd., Imperial, MO 63052

314-962-5611 • 636-223-0338

Boxturtlefarm@live.com

Wednesdays – Maplewood Farmers’ Market

Saturdays – Tower Grove Farmers’ Market

To offer our customers the most diverse selection possible, we grow several varieties of each crop and we never use synthetic chemicals. Classic varieties will be available as well as forgotten favorites. This year, we are working collaboratively with Ivan’s Fig Farm in Dittmer. Email us to get onto our contact list for the 2010 CSA, to order fig trees, or catch us at the market.

 

Claverach Farm & Vineyard

570 South Lewis Rd, Eureka, MO 63025

636-938-7353 • http://claverach.com

Delicious salad mix microgreens – radish and pea shoots. Their wines are available at local wine shops. Microgreens sold at local farmers’ markets, local restaurants and Local Harvest Grocery store.

 

De Soto Farmers’ Market

Saturdays  8 a.m. – Noon at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, 1004 Rock Road

Built from the ground up, the goal of the Farmers Market is to provide access to fresh local produce and encourage healthy living and community connections.

 

Equine Care

8734 Rye Creek Road, Lonedell MO 63060

636-584-5255

Horse care, riding, stables, equipment.

 

Lone Oak Organics, LLC

9118 Old State Rte. 21, Hillsboro, MO 63050

314- 541-1690

www.loneoakorganics.com

Adam.Thuerer@LoneOakOrganics.com

Lone Oak Organics is a year-round, local supplier of 100% organic culinary herbs. Serving the St. Louis region with a variety of high quality herbs throughout all four seasons they are locally owned and operated and a proud supplier to many St. Louis area farmers markets, grocery stores and fine dining restaurants. Utilizing greenhouse growing techniques including hydroponics, we are able to provide eco-friendly & fresh herbs for all seasons.

 

Mama Patrina’s Best L.L.C.

612 Hickory Manor, Arnold MO 63010

636-282-2608

mamapatrina@att.net

http://mamapatrinasbest.com

The goal of Mama Patrina’s Best L.L.C. is to successfully market Sicilian / Italian family food products, kitchen apparel, and gift baskets. All food product formulas are based on unique Sicilian family recipes originated by Patrina’s mother, Francesca Gambino, in Palermo, Sicily and developed in the U.S. by our mother, Pearl ‘Patrina’ Modica, over 60 years of her cooking excellence.

 

Meert Tree Farms, Inc.

14560 Dry Fork Road, Festus MO 63028

636-931-3901 • Fax:  636-931-4025

mark@meerttreefarm.com

www.meerttreefarm.com

Shade Trees, Evergreen Trees, Norway Spruce, White Dogwood, Burning Bush. Choose and Cut Christmas Trees. Pumpkin Patch, Gourds, Corn Maze opens in the Fall.

 

Pevely Farmers’ Market

8773 Commercial Blvd., Pevely, MO

Saturdays & Sundays – May through October

8am – 2pm • 636-475-3215   www.pflea.com

Seasonal produce and plants available each weekend!

 

LINCOLN COUNTY

 

Promise Land Acres, LLC

128 Jerry Miller Ln, Silex, MO 63377

657-384-6110

promiselandacres@gmail.com

Pastured poultry-chickens raised without use of hormones or antibiotics on untreated pasture and free- range eggs also available.

River Hills Farmers’ Market

City Park – Silex, MO 63377

573-485-7261 • 7:30am – 12:30 every 2nd & 4th Sat

Seasonal fruit and vegetables, herbs, bedding plants, shrubs, hand-crafts, baked goods, eggs, honey, jellies, jams, apple butter, heirloom poultry, hatching eggs and periodically other livestock.

 

Sugar Grove Growers

890 East Cherry, Troy, MO 63370

636-528-8936

Hours: Open year round Monday through

Friday 8am – 6pm; Saturday 8am -5pm

Seasonal vegetables and fruit, gourmet food items and pasta, jellies & jams, honey, herbs/spices, cheeses, bedding plants, sorghum syrup and gift baskets.

 

The Price Family Farm

149 Strack Farm Lane, Troy MO 63379

636-338-1418  • www.pricefamilyfarm.com

They are proud to be Animal Welfare Approved – a program and food label to promote the well-being of animals and the sustainability of humane family farms. The Price Family Farm produces all-natural beef finished on grass, supplemented with grain, home grown with no added hormones. Cattle not fed antibiotics or given steroids – pastured free-range animals. We are now taking orders for our next beef harvest, which will take place on July 8th, 2010.  We have limited supplies, so we recommend that you place your order soon.

 

 

ST. CHARLES COUNTY

 

Bavarian Smoke Haus –

Dan’s Country Meats

4695 Highway Z, New Melle, MO 63365

636-828-5266

smokehaus96@hotmail.com

Bratwurst, cheddar brats, apple brats, jalapeno brats, carmel apple sausage, pork sausage, breakfast sausage, summer sausage, snack stix, jalapeno snack stix, landjager, sweet German bologna, jerky, spicy jerky, smoked ham, smoked turkey, hickory smoked bacon, peppered bacon, cinnamon bacon, and jalapeno bacon.

 

Benne’s Best Meat

850 South Breeze, St. Charles MO 63304

636-926-9364

jolene@benne.net • www.bennesbest.com

Benne’s Best Meat offers quality pork, beef and free-range chicken and eggs. Sold by the package as well as sides or whole animals. All animals are grown on the Benne farm with access to fresh air and sunshine. They grind their own feed and no antibiotics or hormones are ever added to the feed. Livestock is not implanted with hormone “ear tags” or other such devices.

 

Centennial Farms and Orchard

199 Jackson St., Augusta, MO 63332

636-228-4338

www.centennialfarms.biz • centfarmaug@aol.com

The farm offers “a taste of history” along with seasonal fruit and vegetables and good things made in the farm kitchen. Visit our market in a century-old timber framed barn which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Pick your own blackberries in July and August and apples in September and October. Farm Funland is a destination for families and school groups in fall. Every Wednesday Centennial Farms has a booth at the Maplewood Farmers’ Market and on Saturdays at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market.

 

Classic Lady Packaging, Inc.

117 Avalon Industrial Parkway, Wentzville MO 63304

636-332-7909; Fax:  636-332-7955

classicladypkg@earthlink.net

www.classicladypkg.com

This company was founded in 1991, as a women owned business, serving the personal care, toiletry, household, food, herbal and industrial marketplaces as a private label manufacturer of a multitude of products.

 

Ellbee’s Garlic Seasonings

606 S Linn, Wentzville MO 63385

314-570-5468; Fax:  636-332-3302

linda@ellbees.com  • www.ellbees.com

A freezer full of beef, a jar of minced garlic,

a spice rack.These three ingredients are what started it all, over a decade ago. Garlic changed our lives! We started with garlic and added a pinch of this and a dash of that to concoct the recipe now known as Ellbee’s Seasoning and Rub. After much trial and error, Ellbee’s Original was perfected.

 

From The Heart Creations

10 Whippoorwill Ct., Defiance MO 63341

636-398-4518

rscott025@yahoo.com • www.fromtheheartcreation.com

No matter the occasion, our variety of Soups, Dips, Bakery Items or Bracelets are the perfect gift! They say the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. That’s why our Gift Packages will help you tell your loved ones just how much you care. At From the Heart Creations, we’re committed to helping the worthy cause of fighting Cancer.

 

Garlic Earth

530 Morgan, St. Charles MO 63301

Phone:  314-477-5526

garlicearth@yahoo.com • www.garlicearth.com

Products:  Flavorings/Seasonings, Fresh Vegetables and Herbs. Garlic Earth, LLC produces a line of organic garlic salt seasonings. Our three most popular flavors are Italian, Southwestern, and Asian. We also raise various types of organic herbs and vegetables.

 

Grandmary’s Apple Butter

1 Square Nail Ct, O’Fallon MO 63366

636-294-3882

white@grandmarysapplebutter.com

www.grandmarysapplebutter.com

Grandmary’s Apple Butter is based on a Southwestern Missouri family recipe that is decades old, and is unmatched in flavor anywhere.  The tart apple flavor is balanced by the sweetness of white sugar and rounded off by our special blend of spices, including our secret cinnamon flavor.  Only premium ingredients are used so you can taste the difference.

 

Hendrickson’s Inc.

2089 Exchange Drive, St. Charles MO 63304

636-947-6577, 877-250-3250;

Fax:  636-947-1123

mjschinker@hendricksons.com

www.hendricksons.com

Hendrickson’s fat-free dressing and seasoning contains all natural ingredients. As stated on our label our product only contains vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, and a special blend of spices. Compare this to other salad dressings and see the difference for yourself. Most products today contain an abundance of chemical preservatives, as well as water, fillers, and thickeners.

 

Lakeview Farms

8265 Mexico Road, St. Peters MO 63376

636-978-8830

lakeviewfarms@att.net

www.lakeview-farms.com

Lakeview farms is a family fun oriented pick your own raspberry, pumpkin, gourd, and strawberry farm located in St. Charles County Missouri near O’Fallon and St. Peters. Check website for berry picking crop report/blog on Strawberries and Raspberries.  There are lots of fun things (including berry picking) for kids to do at the farm.

 

Mount Pleasant Winery

5634 High Street, Augusta MO 63332

636-482-9463

rschrader@mountpleasant.com

www.mountpleasant.com

We grow12 varietals of grapes used in the production of our “Estate Bottled” wines and ports.

 

Mueller Farm

2832 Olde Chelsea, St. Charles, MO 63301

636-940-0521  •  jrwstc@aol.com

Seasonal produce and cut flowers available at local farmers’ markets. Members of the Missouri Organic Association.

 

R.Evolution

12 Bishops Crest Ct., St. Peters MO 63376

636-697-5090

info@evolvingnaturally.com

www.revolveforhealth.com

R.Evolution is committed to carefully handcrafting each product based on the principles of Aromatherapy and Holistic Health. We carefully choose ingredients that are minimally processed, organic, pure, and cultivated with respect to the environment. Product is made at the time of order to ensure optimal quality. Our hope is that you are nourished from any product in our Serenity Aromatherapy Collection.

 

SpiceLife Jams

4 Raintree Crossing Ct., O’Fallon MO 63366

314-583-2868  • john@spicelifejams.com

www.spicelifejams.com

 

St. Charles Farmers’ Market

North Riverside Dr. in Historic St. Charles

636-723-2412

Saturdays 7am – Noon

Rise and Shine – Come visit the market each Saturday morning and stock up on locally grown seasonal produce, jellies, jams, fresh baked goods and hand crafts.

 

The Farm at Kraut Run

4354 Wilson Road, Wentzville, MO 63385

636-398-5465 • Krautrun@accessus.net

Their organic produce is available through CSA subscription and at the farm by appointment. Contact them to find out more about educational field trips, gardening classes & events. Goat milk and cheese available. Call for appointment and availability of produce.

 

Uncle Bob’s Spice and Blends

2 Wolf Creek Ct.,St. Peters MO 63376

636-978-4855

Bobdampier@charter.net

www.unclebobsspiceandblends.com

Chili Margarita and Rib Rub

 

Valley Farms/Foristell Farmers MKt

1125 Dietrich Road, Foristell MO 63348

636-463–1205

admin@valleyfarms.info  • www.valleyfarms.info

Barbecue Sauce, Beverages, Bread, Baked Goods, Desserts, Christmas Tree Farm, Educational Farm, Honey, Jellies, Jams, Apple Butter, Mushrooms, Pumpkin Farm, Roadside Market, U-pick Farm.

 

Wind Ridge Farm

PO Box 186, New Melle MO 63365

636-398-8181

windridgefarm@centurytel.net

www.windridgefarm.net

Family owned and managed fruit farm located in New Melle.  Pick-your-own blueberries, peaches, and blackberries and pre-picked peaches are available.  In season, check the Picking Update page regularly to find out what’s ripe. Visitors value the high quality fruit and vegetables grown at Wind Ridge. Many have picked at the farm each year since the crops matured in 1991. During peach picking time, wagon rides to and from the best spots are a favorite of children and adults – a summer tradition for many.  For delicious, high quality fruit and a nice day in the country, visit Wind Ridge Farm this summer. Member of the Missouri Farmers’ Union, Missouri Organic Assoc. & Missouri Vegetable Growers Assoc.

Yellow Farmhouse Vineyard & Winery

100 Defiance Rd. (at HWY 94)

Defiance MO 63341

314-409-6139; Fax:  636-946-2157

dalerollings@hotmail.com

www.yellowfarmhousewinery.com

Yellow Farmhouse Vineyard and Winery grows a limited amount of Norton (sometimes called Cynthiana) in the vineyard on the hills that rise behind the house. Our Traminette, a hybrid of the German Gwertztraminer ripens in the small vineyard to the west towards the St. Paul church. It makes an excellent off-dry white wine.. Sometimes we buy grapes from our neighbors up and down the valley where we find Chardonel, Vignoles, Edelweiss and Chambourcin.

 

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY

 

F & R Farms

5075 Highway D, Farmington, MO 63640

573-756-6959

Frank.keen@sbcglobal.net

Fresh in season organically grown vegetables by the pound, peck, half bushel: Carrots, sweet potatoes, 14 varieties of gourmet potatoes, 5 varieties of cucumbers, 8 varieties baby beets, 4 varieties baby turnips, 31 varieties of tomatoes, 17 varieties peppers and 9 varieties of green beans. Roadside stand open – please call or email for hours. Look for our farm stand at the Farmington Farmers’ Market.

 

Farmington Farmers Market

VFW  Lot – 842 Karsh Blvd., Farmington, MO 63640

573-756-5876

Saturdays 7am-11am, Wednesdays 2pm-5pm

Purchase locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods and find bedding plants you need for the growing season.

 

Herbs en’ Route

34 Plum Creek, Farmington MO 63640

573-747-1759; Fax:  573-747-1759

herbsenroute@gmail.com

www.herbsenroute.com

Our focus  is growing state-inspected, pesticide-free culinary herbs, vegetables, and flowering baskets for your home or garden with a commitment to improve our products as we grow. We support the green environment by practicing and using organic growing methods and techniques but do not carry the organic seal.

 

Ladd’s Family Farm

6583 Highway F, Farmington, MO 63640

573-747-1889

nkladd@sbcglobal.net

we have started garden plants, farm fresh eggs, and produce in season for sale from our farm or at the farmer’s market.  We are taking orders on pasture-raised meat chickens and turkeys.  We have a small herd of dairy goats  and a Jersey cow that we milk by hand.  We sell farm fresh milk when available from our farm only.  We are members of American Pastured poultry producers association, and Missouri Vegetable grower’s association.  We use all natural practices. Please call and come vist our farm!

 

Windrush Farm

3503 Sand Creek Rd., Farmington, MO 63640

573-760-1731

Windrushorganicfarm@hotmail.com

A small demonstration farm specializing in heirloom vegetables, fresh herbs, cut flowers, gourds and dried ornamentals. Specialty items include dehydrated vegetables. Farm tours available for individuals or small groups on Sundays by appointment.  Roadside stand open Sunday through Thursday 8am-6pm. Please call for availability they would love to handpick your order fresh from the farm.

 

STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY

 

Baetje Farms, LLC

8932 Jackson School Road, Bloomsdale MO 63627

573-483-9021; Fax:  573-483-2875

cheese@baetjefarms.com

www.baetjefarms.com

Pure artisan farmstead goat cheeses.

 

Chaumette Vineyards & Winery

24345 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve MO 63670

573-747-1000

jenniferjohnson@chaumette.com

www.chaumette.com

Chaumette Winery is dedicated to handcrafting award-winning wines of distinction, and our diverse portfolio is comprised of more than a dozen wines from varieties such as Norton, Missouri’s state grape, Chardonel, a hybrid of Chardonnay and Missouri’s most widely planted white grape variety, Traminette, Chambourcin and Vignoles, all French-American hybrids. Chaumette is a boutique winery, producing between five and six thousand cases annually of mostly dry wines, with some semi-dry and semi-sweet styles as well as a vintage port and late harvest Chardonel in some years.

 

Crown Valley Winery

23589 State Route WW, Ste. Genevieve MO 63670

573-756-9463 • bsiddle@crownvalleywinery.com

www.crownvalleywinery.com

With over 32 acres, Crown Valley Winery has the largest planting of Norton grapes in the United States. With the help of experienced Australian winemaker Daniel Alcorso, all grapes varietals are harvested, crushed, fermented, aged and bottled on the premises. The array of distinctive Missouri and domestic wines are handcrafted and feature a style for every taste.

 

Olde Settlement Dressing, LLC

447 Parkview Drive, Bloomsdale MO 63627

573-701-2612; Fax:  573-483-2326

oldesettlementdressings@hotmail.com

www.oldesettlementdressings.com

We hope you get to taste our Poppy Seed Dressing. It has a touch of our small town history with great flavor and appeal.

 

Ste. Genevieve County Farmers’ Mkt

LaGalerie Parking Lot, St. Mary, MO 63673

573-543-2562

Seasonal produce including asparagus thru zucchini – from A to Z. Items also available include eggs, homemade breads, cakes, cookies and many bedding plants and flowers, and various homemade jams and jellies.

 

ST. LOUIS CITY

 

Fair Shares CCSA

www.fairshares.org

Fair Shares is a non-profit organization dedicated to getting fresh, local, seasonal food into the hands of more St. Louisans–regardless of their income. It’s important to know the origin of food–who grew it and where. Fair Shares is also committed to spreading the wisdom of eating seasonally. Sustainable farming techniques are important to them as well. Organic is great, but certification isn’t a must. They know the farmers use minimal chemicals only when necessary and more importantly they use practices that don’t rob the earth of resources or harm the delicate equilibrium. Nature had it right to begin with, so we love it when farmers know how to work with nature instead of against it. Our food loves it, too. So do our bodies.

 

Local Harvest Grocery

3148 Morganford Road, St. Louis, MO 63116

Contact@localharvestgrocery.com

www.comharvestgrocery.com

As an independently operated grocery store Local Harvest offers local produce and meats and organic foods of the freshest quality. They support local food artisans who prepare foods that are natural without preservatives or artificial flavorings and work with regional farmers who practice sustainable agricultural methods that are better for the environment and conserve energy. Local food tastes fresher and retains more nutrients. It’s their goal to have 50% of products come from within 150 miles of St. Louis.

 

New Roots Urban Farm

1829 N. 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63106

314-588-7116  www.newrootsurbanfarm.org

New Roots Urban Farm is an anti-profit collective. They come together because they share a vision for human sustainability, believing all communities of people are responsible for creating and maintaining their basic needs using methods that are sustainable and responsible to the members of their community and environment. They straddle the geographic border of two neighborhoods in north city St. Louis where they maintain and nurture two farm sites, two green houses with an outdoor kitchen, several fruit trees, chickens, a few community houses, and each other. On less than 1/2 an acre, they feed on average 75 people per week during the growing season. The main farm site serves as a meeting ground for people, ideas, growing methods, and innovative approaches to agriculture and responsible human lifestyles.

 

North City Farmers’ Market

14th Street Mall, Corner of N 14th & St. Louis Ave.

314-241-5031

Saturdays June 5th through October 16th,

from 9am to 12pm

sarahrpritchard@yahoo.com

www.northcityfarmersmarket.org

The North City Farmers’ Market is located in the newly renovated Crown Square, (formerly known as the 14th Street Mall), at the intersection of 14th Street and St. Louis Avenue (across the street from Crown Candy). The mission of the North City Farmers’ Market is to grow community health–internally and externally. We offer high-quality low cost foodstuffs, healthy cooking demonstrations and health screenings to improve physical well-being, but also enhance neighborhood pride by hosting special events, providing entertainment and otherwise serving as a social hub that promotes meeting and greeting neighbors and making new friends. The 13th Street Community Garden is a vital asset to the market. Not only does the garden provide produce for the market, but also provides soil beds for neighborhood residents that wish to grow some food for themselves.

 

Ozark Forest Mushrooms

4112 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis MO 63108

314-531-9935

nicola@ozarkforest.com

www.ozarkforest.com

Ozark Forest Mushrooms is a family owned 18,000 shiitake log farm located in the Missouri Ozarks Big Springs region, an area designated as one of the Last Great Places by the Nature Conservancy. The area abounds with vast tracts of oak forests and clear clean springs. This micro climate provides the ideal conditions for growing wild simulated shiitake on oak logs that produces the best tasting shiitakes. Our products are available at local farmer’s markets, online and on the menu in many local restaurants. Member of the Missouri Organic Association.

 

Soulard Market

730 Carroll Street, St. Louis MO 63104

314-622-4180 • open year-round

Wed thru Fri 8am – 5pm – Saturdays 6am to 5pm

market@stlouis.missouri.org

www.stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/soulardmarket

Soulard Farmers’ Market sells farm fresh produce in season and produce from around the country year round. Soulard Farmers’ Market also sells baked goods, fresh cut flowers and bedding plants, locally produced meats, poultry fish and seafood as well as those products from around the country. Items found at the market include: Barbecue Sauce, Beverages, Bread, Baked Goods, Desserts, Candy, Candles, Cosmetics, Dairy Products, Edible Seeds, Ethnic Foods, Flavorings/Seasonings, Flour, Breading, Bakery Mixes, Fish, Fresh Vegetables and Herbs, Fresh Fruit, Gifts, Greenhouse, Plants, Flowers, Honey, Jellies, Jams, Apple Butter, Mushrooms, Non-Food Products, Nuts, Pasta and Rice, Salad Dressing, Eggs and Soup.

 

 

South Hampton Farmers’ Market

4915 Macklind Ave., St. Louis MO 63109

314-647-4635

sohafarmersmarket@yahoo.com

www.sohafarmersmarket.com

Fresh vegetables, flowers fruits, locally produced honey and unique hand goods. If you are a vendor with products to sell – please call Market Master Terry Winkleman.

 

Tower Grove Farmers’ Market

Tower Grove Park, West of the Pool Pavilion

St. Louis MO 63116

Sats 8:30am until 12:30pm • 314-772-3899

contact@tgmarket.org • www.tgmarket.org

The Tower Grove Farmers’ Market is a 501(c)(3) corporation with a wide variety of local produce, meats and other local food products.  A sampling of items found at the market include fresh Baked Goods, Desserts, Candles, Dairy Products, Ethnic Foods, Flour, Bakery Mixes, Fresh Fruit, Greenhouse Plants, Flowers, Honey, Jellies, Jams, Apple Butter, Meats, Mushrooms, Non-Food Products, Nuts, Eggs, Soup. Enjoy live music, free yoga and green living classes.

 

 

ST. LOUIS COUNTY

 

Amanda’s Food Products

51 Oak Hill Dr., Ellisville, MO 63021

314-488-0718; Fax: 636-394-7216

kieffer7@att.net

 

Arcobasso Foods Manufacturing

8014 North Broadway, St. Louis MO 63147

314-381-8083; 800-284-0620, Fax:  314-381-4522

sales@arcobasso.com  • www.arcobasso.com

Arcobasso has been creating custom dressings and sauces for the food industry since 1987. The company was founded on the concept of customization, and that still holds true today.

 

Berhanu Enterprises, LLC

3830 Washington Ave., 208B, St. Louis MO 63108

314-533-7100; Fax:  314-533-7101

sine@berhanuorganic.com

www.berhanuorganic.com

We are committed to producing food that is fresh, wholesome, tasty, organic and untainted by insecticides, pesticides, additives or preservatives. We have several lines of totally organic, lentil-based mixtures that are fully prepared and ready-to-cook, or ready-to-eat.

 

Cackle Farms

6845 Teson Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042

314-712-2331 • tltree6817@aol.com

Fresh Eggs From very happy chickens.

 

Charlotte’s Rib BBQ

15467 Clayton Road, Ballwin MO 63011

636-394-3332; 800-707-2823

Fax:  636-394-6277

charlottesribbbq.com

Gourmet BBQ food.

 

Clayton Farmers’ Market

8282 Forsyth Boulevard

(West parking lot of Straub’s Market)

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon May 22 to Oct. 30

http://www.claytonfarmersmarket.com/

The mission of the Clayton Farmer’s Market is to promote natural foods from local growers and artisans. We spotlight organic, unique and seasonal foods and educate about the future and heritage of natural farming. The Clayton Farmer’s Market is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2010! Join us for a landmark season featuring special guests and events.”

 

Cyclone Promotions, Inc.

(Happy Dogs Hot Sauce)

8683 Argyle Ave., St. Louis MO 63114

314-277-4408; Fax:  314-426-5540

loudman1040@charter.net

www.happydogshotsauce.com

 

EarthDance Farms

302 Thoroughman Ave, Ferguson, MO 63135

(mailing address only:)

Please call or email for directions to the farm.

314-521-1006

earthdancefarms@gmail.com

www.earthdancefarms.org

EarthDance is a non-profit organization working in partnership with the Open Space Council to preserve small farms. EarthDance operates an organic farming apprenticeship program on a historically organic (non-certified) 14 acre farm in Ferguson, Missouri (North St. Louis County). In 2010 there are 30 part-time apprentices learning the skills of organic agriculture with EarthDance. We sell at the Maplewood Farmers Market on Wednesdays at Schlafly Bottleworks from 4-7pm, and at the Ferguson Farmers Market on Saturday mornings from 8am -12pm. We also offer custom group tours of the farm; contact tours@earthdancefarms.org for more info, and check out our calendar of events at www.earthdancefarms.org! Our mission is to grow and inspire local FARMS – Food, Art, Relationships, & Music, Sustainably!

 

Ellisville Farmers’ Market

Bluebird Park

Kiefer Creek Rd., Ellisville, MO

Thursdays from 4-7pm beginning June 3

and running through mid-October

website:  http://ellisville.mo.us/farmersmarket

The second season of Ellisville Farmers Market will feature locally produced food and bakery items, seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs, along with BBQ, local beer and wine. The Ellisville Farmer’s Market will be a destination experience with activities for kids, Slow Food sponsored movies, cooking demonstrations including make your own baby food demo’s and more. The Market will be fun for the whole family and a gathering place for the community each week. The free Bluebird Park concert series begins June 3 at 7pm and continues through July; so bring a blanket and stick around after the Market to enjoy the entertainment. Live the Farmer’s Market Lifestyle by shopping seasonally, sustainably and supporting the local farmer and small food producer community at the Ellisville Farmer’s Market.

 

 

Ferguson Farmers’ Market

20 South Florissant Rd,  Ferguson, Mo  63135

314-324-4298     Sats – 8am – Noon; May 1 – Oct. 30

Kathy Noelker, Market Manager

www.fergusonfarmersmarket.com

The Ferguson Farmers’ Market is celebrating its eighth   delicious year. This Saturday morning tradition brings you ,always fresh veggies and fruits,  , all the time, picked within 24 hours of our market and brought directly to you by the friendly farmers who grow them. Enjoy live music in a festive atmosphere, and discover a wide variety of edible delights, including homemade jelly, farm fresh eggs, nuts, honey, spices, pasta, herbs and organic meats. You’ll also find an ever-changing array of gift and specialty vendors, selling everything from cut flowers and bedding plants to hand-painted artwork and small-batch soaps. If it’s homemade, handmade or fresh and tasty, you can buy it at the Ferguson Farmers’ Market!

 

Fitz’s Bottling Company

6605 Delmar Blvd., University City MO 63130

314-803-2016;  314-721-6018

Fax:  314-909-4934

rgunthner@aol.com  •  www.fitzsrootbeer.com

Fitz’s American Grill & Bottling Works may be the only restaurant in America where you can watch a vintage root beer bottling line in operation while you enjoy your meal. The equipment dates back to the early 1940’s, and is easily viewed from the main dining room. Fitz’s does not necessarily bottle every day. If you want to see the bottling line operating, please call our hostess at 314 726-9555 to confirm the operating schedule on your intended day of visit.

 

Free Range Cookies

425 S. Florissant Road, Florissant MO 63031

314-882-0163

info@freerangecookies.com  • www.freerangecookies.com

Free Range Cookies makes gluten free breads, cookies, and other bakery delights using high quality, whole grain, wheat free ingredients.

 

Gibbons Bee Farm

314 Quinnmoor Drive, Ballwin MO 63011

636-394-5395

sgibbons314@att.net • www.gibbonsbeefarm.com

Sharon Gibbons, an established beekeeper since 1980 manages 700 colonies of bees in Central and Eastern Missouri, historically producing about 80,000 pounds of honey a year. She markets a light, mild clover honey, along with a darker, more flavorful honey that the bees gather from wildflowers. Gibbons has a variety of honey-based products blending powdered dried fruit with honey, which is processed into a creme. The cremes are spreadable and easy to use. Flavors are apple, strawberry, raspberry, apricot, peach, and two nut flavors: pecan and black walnut. These all are kosher food products approved by the Vadd-Hoeir. Other products include a honey mustard,  honey-comb beeswax, and molded beeswax candles. The Gibbons stress quality guarantee satisfaction. Their honey has garnered many state and national awards, including Best of Show six years out of nine. Gibbons Bee Farm has been accepted by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc.

 

G-Foods, LLC

PO Box 59, Wildwood, MO 63040

314-583-9169

gfoodsllc@zalsa.net • www.zalsa.net

You may ask – Is it a dip, a cooking aid, garnish, condiment, spread, marinade? What is it? It is “ZALSA” .You can use Zalsa to spice up any dish the way you like it. Share it with your family, friends, strangers, and the World.

 

Gooey Louie

6483 Chippewa, St. Louis MO 63109

314-352-2253; Fax:  314-352-1950

debbie@gooeylouiecake.com  • www.gooeylouiecake.com

We started our gooey butter business during the Fall of 2006. We premiered Gooey Louie at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Best of Missouri Market.

Shortly after that, we decided to make gooey butter cakes our full-time job!

 

Hanley Hollow

314-323-8376

hanleyhollow@gmail.com  • www.hanleyhollow.com

Herbs & Seasonings.

 

Hartke Nursery

1030 N. Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63132

www.hartkenursery.com

Monday – Saturday 8am – 6p, Sunday 10am-4pm

They are known for excellent homegrown tomatoes and sweet corn. Visit the farm often and pick up seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables.

 

Kali NiNi’s Kitchen

8424 Korea Drive, Vinita Park MO 63130

314-222-9142 • vitalforce9@yahoo.com

In the last few years Kali Ni Ni’s kitchen has perfected its line of wheat-free dairy-free desserts that will satisfy the sweet craving that our clients know and love.  We specialize in birthday cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and entrees.  Please feel free to call or email for pricing and placing orders.

 

Kirkwood Farmers’ Market

150 East Argonne Dr., Kirkwood MO 63122

314-822-0084

Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday hours vary by vendor

info@downtownkirkwood.com

www.downtownkirkwood.com

Located in the heart of Downtown Kirkwood, a thriving business district with 300+ local businesses, the market serves as a cornerstone for the community as a place to eat, shop and gather with friends. The Market was founded in 1976 as a bicentennial project by the City of Kirkwood. The market is owned by the City of Kirkwood and administered by the city appointed Farmers’ Market Committee and the Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District. A sampling of items include fresh season produce, Poultry, Meat, Seafood and Cheese, Prepared Food & Baked Goods, Cut Flowers and Bedding Plants.

 

Len’s Old Tyme BBQ Seasonings

2612 Winfred Ave., St. Louis MO 63136

314-868-0217

oldtymeseasoning@charter.net • www.lensBBQ.com

Len’s BBQ Sauces and Seasonings would like to thank you for choosing one of our quality products. We are committed to enhancing your BBQ Experience with Our Superb Sauces and Seasonings, originated in a small kitchen by my late Dad, Edgar Lee Nance Sr., who “pitchered” over 40 years ago in Kansas City, Mo. We are now proud to bring these traditions to your kitchen today.

 

Little Pleasures Foods

4118 Quincy Street, St. Louis MO 63116

866-573-7687  • joan@littlepleasuresfoods.com

www.littlepleasuresfoods.com

Soups, dips & specialty mixes. All of our mixes are nutritious, easy to make and most importantly they must be delicious. We use only the highest quality beans, spices and herbs obtainable to ensure that your eating experience is exceptional. We never use MSG, sugar or any preservatives and all of our products are very low in salt.

 

Lochhead Vanilla Company

#3 Enfield , St. Louis MO 63132

314-772-2124; Fax:  314-772-3631

klochhead@aol.com

For three generations Lochhead Manufacturing Company has produced the finest quality vanillas available. We produce a full line of premium vanilla extracts, organic vanilla extracts, all natural vanilla flavors, natural and artificial vanilla blends, and concentrated artificial vanillas.

 

Maplewood Farmers’ Market

7260 Southwest Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143

314-241-BEER Wed. @ Schlafly Bottleworks 4-7 p.m.

Knowing where your food comes from is more important than ever these days, so hop on over to the Bottleworks and buy straight from the farmer. Enjoy live music & fresh Schlafly Beer!

 

Mangia Pasta LLC

3145 South Grand, St. Louis MO 63118

314-664-8585; Fax:  314-664-1860  • mangiastl@aol.com

www.dineatmangia.com

A full service restaurant, still focusing on fresh pasta and local ingredients. As the pasta gained popularity, many of the city’s finest restaurants started featuring it on their menus.

 

McCarthy Spice & Blends

6757 Olive Blvd., St. Louis MO 63130

314-725-1688; 800-771-4066

Fax:  314-725-2106

margaret@mccarthyspice.com

www.mccarthyspice.com

Shop for herbs and spices from around the world for less. Centrally located in The United States, McCarthy Spice and blends deals directly with suppliers of herbs and spices from around the world.

 

Missouri Mercantile

5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd. Ste. #218

Hazelwood MO 63042

314-227-5005  •  bolwig@charter.net

www.missourimercantile.com

You’ve seen the headlines and probably heard the news on television: “Big box” is out, “local” is in. Now take note that Missouri Mercantile is a great place to get hip to the trend. Located in the St. Louis Mills mall, Missouri Mercantile has something for every type of friend, from the foodie to the goofy. Recent crowd-pleasers include a 2007 Seyval Blanc from Augusta Winery; spicy gourmet pickles from Ozark Pickle Pantry; smoothing soaps from Nuwati Herbals; and a felt-bottomed set of washers from any number of local washers-game craftsmen. N.B.: big gift assortments available, too.

 

My House Seasonings, LLC

12364 Ross Ridge Ct.; St. Louis MO 63146

314-576-4800; Fax:  314-576-4800

myhousellc@aol.com  • www.myhouseseasoning.com

Bring Out The Best In All Your Cooking!  The Ultimate Seasoning for Chicken, Beef, Pork, Fish, Vegetables, Salads, Potatoes, Gravies, Sauces and Soups

All NaturalNo MSG, Preservatives, Gluten, Oils or Sugars.

 

Overland Farmers’ Market

Overland Market Center

(314) 427-2345  • mwilson@baumannchapel.com

Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

The mission of the Overland Farmers Market is to provide access to locally grown produce, increase activity downtown and promote healthy eating alternatives for the citizens of Overland and surrounding area.

 

Rio Syrup Company Inc

2311 Chestnut Street; St. Louis MO 63103

800-325-7666; Fax:  314-436-7707

flavors@riosyrup.com  • www.riosyrup.com

Since 1940, the Tomber family has been manufacturing syrups, extracts and concentrates for shaved ice, slush mixes and fountain syrups. Today, our famous RIO brand boasts over 250 flavors of syrups and concentrates.

 

Rombach Farms

18639 Olive Street; Chesterfield MO 63005

636-532-7265

Pick-your-own farm, retail produce, pumpkin patch in the fall.

 

Sappington Farmers’ Market –

Farm to Family, Naturally LLC

8400 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63119

www.sappingtonfarmersmarket.com

314-843-7848

Mon.-Sat. – 7am – 9pm & Sun. 7am – 8pm

Farm Fresh Missouri produce, hormone and antibiotic-free meats and dairy. All natural and organic personal care product selection. Wine and cheese shop, fresh artisan breads, custom gift baskets and seasonal bedding plants.

 

The Smashed Chefs

743 Spirit 40 Park Drive, Suite 107

Chesterfield MO 63005; 636-519-4892; Fax: 636-519-4898

orderinfo@thesmashedchefs.com

www.thesmashedchefs.com

The Smashed Chefs creates beautifully crafted products from recycled glass. Shop our custom jewelry, unique serving dish items , home decor and holiday products. Our engraved items are perfect for a housewarming, birthday party, wedding gift, bridal event, anniversary present or corporate gifts.

 

Snicky Snaks LLC

7333 Dartmouth; St. Louis MO 63021

636-256-7625; Fax:  636-256-7626

jason@snickysnaks.com  • www.snickysnaks.com

Organic dog treats.

 

The Billy Goat Chip Company

4993 Loughborough Avenue, St. Louis MO 63109

314-353-4628

thebillygoat@att.net • www.billygoatstl.com

In 2002, The Billy Goat Restaurant & Bar opened as St. Louis’ first gastropub, producing hand crafted, house made food, using locally sourced products whenever possible. Billy Goat Potato Chips were served from day one and quickly became a signature item. The popularity and demand for these tasty treats helped direct our current path. In February 2009 we began potato chip production at The Billy Goat Chip Company, located in South St. Louis City. We have established relationships with our vendors and customers sharing a desire to support our local industries.

 

The Market in the Loop

From Hwy 40, take Hanley north to Delmar

St. Louis MO 63124  • 314-991-3300

rodanmgmt@aol.com  • www.themarketintheloop.com

Items found at the market include: Barbecue Sauce, Beverages, Candy, Candles, Cosmetics, Dairy Products, Ethnic Foods, Flavorings/Seasonings, Fish, Fresh Vegetables and Herbs, Frozen Foods, Fresh Fruit, Gifts, Honey, Jellies, Jams, Apple Butter, Meats, Non-Food Products.

 

Thies Farm & Greenhouses, Inc.

North County: 4215 North Hanley Road

St. Louis, Missouri 63121  • 314-428-9878

West County: 3120 Maryland Hts. Exprwy.

St. Louis, Missouri 63146  • 314-469-7559

7 Days a Week! Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

dave@thiesfarm.com  • www.thiesfarm.com

Today the fifth generation of the Thies family carry on the farming tradition with two locations. The North Hanley farm still sits upon the original land purchased in 1885. A retail market at each location brings fresh harvested produce and bedding plants directly from the fields to the consumer.  Vine-ripened tomatoes, peaches, peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplant, herbs, sweet corn, cantaloupe, and watermelon are some of the favorites. Kids of all ages look forward to Thies Farm’s Pumpkinland each October.

 

Vivienne/Tucker Food Products

PO Box 16072; St. Louis MO 63105

314-414-0111; Fax:  314-414-0111

ttucker@vivienne.com  • www.vivienne.com

Our best selling Romano Cheese Dressing is Vivienne’s Original Recipe, introduced in Saint Louis, Missouri a generation ago at a private country club, an award-winning restaurant and at retail. Our Romano Cheese Dressing is a Fancy Food Show award winner. It is a unique dressing and marinade for salad, chicken, pasta, seafood and more!

 

WEBSTER GROVES FARMERS’ MARKET

South Old Orchard Ave., near Lockwood and Big Bend

Gretchen Morfogen: Market Master

Grand opening June 3, 3 pm. 20 to 25 growers every Thursday from 3 to 7 pm through Oct. 14. Products should appeal to the pickiest of chefs and casual cooks as well.

 

Zick’s Great Outdoors

16498 Clayton Road

Corner of Clayton and Stecker Roads.

636-458-1455 • www.zicksgreatoutdoors.com

Zick’s Great Outdoors, in its 31st year of business, is an independently owned nursery whose customers drive regularly from all over the local Midwest.  Over 12 acres of lush garden and a huge variety of plants and outdoor products are at Zick’s.  “If you are a Gardener, you’ve got to see this place!”  Zick’s is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday, and late of Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

 

Zoe’s LLC d/b/a BoBo Noodle House

7624 Wydown Blvd.; St. Louis MO 63105

314-727-7901; Fax:  314-727-6717

zoerobinson77@yahoo.com

Hip, fresh and affordable, Bobo Noodlehouse is a trendy spot serving fine South East Asian food. Eat happy!

 

WARREN COUNTY

 

Cowboy Chris’ BBQ

28842 Highway AA, Wright City MO 63390

636-359-2277; 636-456-2844

cowboychrisbbq@yahoo.com

www.myspace.com/cowboychrisbbq

Gourmet Quality Barbeque Sauces, Buffalo Wing Sauce and Barbeque Dry Rubs that are Made in Missouri.

 

Environmentally Sound Products

of Missouri

Ervin Huser

17736 Keller Drive, Wright City MO 63390

636-456-3066

espofmo@earthlink.net • www.espofmo.com

Raising red wigglers and selling their rich worm castings (manure) which is an organic plant food. Also available for sale a Home Vermicomposting Kit complete with a worm bin, one pound of worms and the book “Worms Eat My Garbage” They have Bedding plants, vegetables and flowers also available. Other products we carry are: reusable cloth shopping bags, corn bags, and sprout kits with refills.

 

Reckamp Farms

10866 State Highway OO, Wright City, MO 63390

636-673-2734 • 7 days a week 9:30 am – sundown

reckampfarms@aol.com

Available seasonally sweet corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, peppers, okra, and other produce. Available year round drug free pork cuts.

 

Thierbach Orchards & Berry Farm

15885 Orchard Lane, Marthasville, MO 63357

636-433-2299

www.thierbachorchards.com

Market at 18427 State Highway 47, Marthasville, MO

Thierbach Orchards is your place in the country for fresh fruit and family fun.  They are located near the beautiful Katy Trail in Marthasville – just over an hour west of St. Louis. Beginning in May the bounty includes Strawberries, continuing into June with the Blueberries and Blackberries, July and August feature juicy Peaches and in the fall delicious Apples. Garden vegetables and pumpkins are also available.  The berry patch is set up exclusively as Pick Your Own and kids of all ages can pick their own apples on weekends in September and early October.

 

Warren County Farmers’ Market

Thursdays 3:30-6:30 pm

Diekroeger Park in Wright City, MO

espofmo@earthlink.net

636-456-3066

All products are home grown or home made. We have produce, baked goods, candles, cheese, eggs, plants,honey, jams, jewelry, furniture, worm castings, quilts, live animals and handcrafts.

 

WAshington COUNTY

 

Sayersbrook Bison Ranch

11820 Sayersbrook Rd, Potosi MO 63664

573-438-4449; Fax:  573-438-2948

connies@sayersbrook.com

www.sayersbrook.com

Located in one of the oldest mountain ranges in America and surrounded on three sides by two million acres of Mark Twain National Forest, Sayersbrook Bison Ranch & Lodge is truly a unique destination. Perfect for executive retreats, group events, or club getaways, SayersBrook features a wide variety of unique activities, exotic meals, and luxurious amenities.