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The Local Voice for Local FoodSubscribe today at EdibleOmaha.com
Introduction, Producer Map 2
Businesses that Support Locally Grown 3
Fruits, Herbs, Veggies 4
Meat, Poultry 6
Dairy, Eggs 8
Kids Page 10
2015 Harvest Guide 1 1
Value-Added Products 12
Flowers, Seeds, Transplants, Trees 14
Farmers' Markets 16
Logos & Labels 101 18
Grains & Dried Beans 19
Thanking Our Sponsors 20
5 Great Reasons to Buy Local Food 21
© 2015 Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska
Recipes for the 2015 BFBLN Food Guide were submitted by: Dr. Georgia Jones, Extension Food Specialist Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Produced by Minnow Project
THIS YEAR WE HAVE
MADE IT EASIER FOR YOU
TO FIND YOUR LOCAL
PRODUCERS. JUST
MATCH THE COLOR OF
YOUR REGION WITH
THE COLOR OF THE
PRODUCER’S NAME IN
THE MEMBER LISTINGS.
(1) RED: Butler, Saunders, Sarpy, Douglas, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Clay, Fillmore, Saline, Gage, Otoe, Johnson, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Thayer, Jefferson, Pawnee, Richardson
(2) PURPLE: Knox, Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, Pierce, Wayne, Thurston, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Colfax, Dodge, Washington
(3) GREEN: Boyd, Holt, Antelope, Garfield, Wheeler, Boone, Valley, Greeley, Nance, Sherman, Howard, Merrick, Polk, York, Hamilton, Hall, Buffalo, Kearney, Adams, Franklin, Webster
(4) BLUE: Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Scottsbluff, Banner, Kimball, Cheyenne, Sheridan, Garden, Deuel, Grant, Cherry, Arthur, Keith, Perkins, Chase, Dundy, Hitchcock, Hayes, Lincoln, McPherson, Hooker, Thomas, Logan, Frontier, Red Willow, Furnas, Harlan, Gosper, Phelps, Dawson, Custer, Blaine, Loup, Brown, Rock, Keya Paha
CHECK THE MAP FOR A PRODUCER NEAR YOU
It’s your handbook to the culture of Nebraska’s locally grown food, agriculture heritage and our states agri-entrepreneurs that are passionate about establishing healthy rural and urban communities now and for the future!
Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska as a food community aims to:• increase appreciation of local small & mid-scale family farmers growing food with integrity
• improve wellness and quality of life by promoting healthy, in-season eating of locally raised food
• strengthen bonds between Nebraska’s agricultural neighbors and consumers in urban and rural communities
• cultivate a future for Nebraska small & mid-scale family farmers by supporting the development of new direct marketing opportunities and services
• retain local food dollars in Nebraska communities creating entrepreneur opportunities that in turn develops vital communities
Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska (BFBLN) celebrates 10 years of connecting Nebraska citizens to those who are raising regional foods—heirloom vegetables, farmstead cheeses, heritage breeds, free-range beef, pasture-raised chicken, crisp apples, etc.
Local Food Guide
Spring 2015–Spring 2016
in healthy soils so that we can enjoy the abundance and diversity of foods grown in season. It is truly inspirational!
We create annual food guides each spring to help you fully understand your local food system. Because nothing is better than going straight to your food’s point of origin–the producer! Eating seasonally and regionally can be overwhelming so this guide is your source for being savvy about local foods and includes many ways that you can eat locally all year round.
Remember to keep this handy resource near you as it’s your guide to local food wherever you are—so you can be the most locally devoted eater in your region!
Join BFBLN in celebrating local food by purchasing, preparing and supporting the locally owned restaurants, grocers, and bakeries that promote, sell and serve food grown by Nebraskans that are listed in the guide.
This Local Food Guide is a product of Buy Fresh Buy Local ® Nebraska. BFBLN is part of the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Nebraska Cooperative Development Center, which provides consulting and educational programs to clients, including agricultural and food-related co-op businesses, across Nebraska. Together with our national partner the FoodRoutes Network, a national nonprofit organization, we are working to strengthen regional markets for locally grown foods. Visit foodroutes.org to learn how FoodRoutes is reintroducing Americans to their food.
BACK ALLEY BAKERY609 W 2nd StreetHastings, NE402-460-5056john@backalleybakery.combackalleybakery.comRestaurant/Local Food ProcessorMonday–Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
FINKE GARDENS & NURSERY500 N 66th StreetLincoln, [email protected] Store/Garden CenterProviding annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, tree & shrubs grown on site.Monday–Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (April–May), 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (June–October)Open Sundays in April, May and September Check website to confirm seasonal hours
GROW NEBRASKAKearney & Grand Island, [email protected] Nebraska helps local Nebraska businesses with promotion, brand awareness and assistance in getting national exposure through e-commerce, retail, evaluation, social media assistance and training.
HEARTLAND NUTS ‘N MORE206 W 2ndPO Box 439Valparaiso, NE402-784-6887Retail Store/Local Food ProcessorMonday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Saturday, call for hours
IDEAL GROCERY & MARKET905 South 27thLincoln, NE402-476-2177Fax: [email protected] deliver! Shop online for groceries with our meal planning solutions.Monday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
LEON’S GOURMET GROCER2200 Winthrop RoadLincoln, NE402-488-2307chad@leonsgourmetgrocer.comleonsgourmetgrocer.comWe deliver! Join us on Facebook. At Leon’s local food is our passion! Lincoln’s premier gourmet market, we are committed to sourcing locally grown and produced food; in fact, we are passionate about it.Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGEN 30 and Fort StreetsOmaha, [email protected] days a weekMCC is on a quarterly schedule. Classes begin throughout the year.
NEBRASKA FOOD COOPERATIVE45150 State Hwy 52 Belgrade, [email protected] e-commerce business serving Nebraska far and wide.Visit website for more details
OPEN HARVEST CO-OP GROCERY1618 S StreetLincoln, [email protected] Store Seven days a week8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
PRAIRIE PLATE RESTAURANT10405 Branched Oak RoadWaverly, NE402-786-2239renee@prairieplaterestaurant.comprairieplaterestaurant.comRestaurantSunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayApril–December: Wednesday–Saturday, 5:00–9:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00–5:00 p.m. January–March: Events, Cooking Classes, Theme DinnersSCRATCHTOWN BREWING COMPANY141 S 16th StreetOrd, NE308-728-5050caleb@scratchtownbrewingcompany.comscratchtownbrewingcompany.comBreweryThursday–Friday, 4:00–10:00 p.m.Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.TOMATO TOMÄTO/360 FOOD EXCHANGE2634 S 156th Street Cir.Omaha, NE402-933-0893tomatotomato.org360foodexchange.comGoods are sold on consignment, vendors are not present. We will have produce, dairy, meat and grain as well as some value added products.EBT, Cash/Checks, Credit Cards, Produce, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, Specialty foods Thursdays, Fridays, SaturdaysMay 1–November 2010:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Businesses that Support Locally Grown
BFBL helps usto connect to the larger community and has been helpful in advertising ourbusiness, making local foods more accessible, and promoting local foods throughout Nebraska and surrounding states.”
Branched Oak Farm
26TH STREET FARM Hannah Keen Hastings, NE 402-705-1664 [email protected] 26thstreetfarm.com CSA Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
ARBOR GROVE PRODUCE Dean & Maria Eisenhauer Burr, NE 402-840-1246 [email protected] Transitional Organic
BIG MUDDY URBAN FARM Brent Lubbert Omaha, NE 402-231-9646 [email protected] bigmuddyurbanfarm.com CSA Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED FARM & PUMPKIN PATCH Teresa & Terry Lorensen Avoca, NE 402-267-4104 [email protected] bloompumpkinpatch.com On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Heirloom
CHISHOLM FAMILY FARM & ORCHARD HILL CREAMERY Laura & Andrew Chisholm Unadilla, NE 402-440-9409 [email protected] orchardhillcreamery.com On Farm Store Certified Naturally Grown, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
CLEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARMS Robert & Kristine Bernt Spalding, NE 308-750-1086 [email protected] Clearcreekorganicfarms.webs.com CSA On Farm Store Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
COMMON GOOD FARM Ruth Chantry & Evrett Lunquist Raymond, NE 402-783-9005 [email protected] commongoodfarm.com CSA On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
COMMUNITY CROPS Kirstin Bailey & Ingrid Kirst Lincoln, NE 402-474-9802 [email protected] communitycrops.org CSA Certified Naturally Grown, GAP Certified, Heirloom, Sustainable
DANIELS PRODUCE Tannie & Andy Daniels Columbus, NE 402-897-4253 danielsproduce.com [email protected] CSA Roadside Conventional, GAP Certified, Heirloom
EMERALD ACRES Joshua Midgett & Roger Doerr Lincoln, NE 402-476-4327 [email protected] Roadside Stand Biodynamic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO
FORK N FARM Tracey Adams & Brian Bendig Omaha, NE 402-617-9678 [email protected] forknfarm.com CSA Roadside Stand Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
FOX RUN FARMS Yolanda & Kirstin Bailey Brainard, NE 402-545-2471 [email protected] foxrunfarmsne.com CSA On Farm Store Heirloom, PM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
GREENLEAF FARMS Tim Rogers & Joletta Hoesing Omaha, NE 402-614-0404 [email protected] greenleaffarm.biz CSA Certified Organic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
GROW WITH THE FLOW Jeff Jirovec Denton, NE 402-890-4388 [email protected] gwtfaquaponics.com Roadside Stand Aquaponics, Sustainable
HUTCHINSON FAMILY ORGANICS David & Susan Hutchinson Rose, NE 402-760-1323 [email protected] Certified Organic, GAP, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
For comprehensive and up-to-date listings of what Nebraska farmers and ranchers are raising for your dining pleasure, go to buylocalnebraska.org and search the Online Food Guide. To find a producer in your area, match the color of the name with the map on page 2.
JOHNSON FARM Robert & Ruth Johnson North Bend, NE 402-652-3769 [email protected] johnsonfarmnebraska.com Conventional
JONES PRODUCE Justin Jones Crete, NE 402-613-2035 [email protected] jonesproduce.net GAP Certified, Non-GMO, Sustainable, Transitional Organic
LAKEHOUSE FARM Renee & Jerry Cornett Waverly, NE 402-786-2239 [email protected] lakehousefarm.com CSA On Farm Store Certified Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
LAMBERT MELONS Tim & Ben Lambert Ewing, NE 402-340-3646 [email protected] On Farm Store, Roadside Stand
MARTIN’S HILLSIDE ORCHARD Alex & Barbara Martin Ceresco, NE 402-665-2150 [email protected] hillside-orchard.com On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Conventional, IPM, Non-GMO
MEDINGER’S MARKET Don & Sue Medinger Seward, NE 402-560-3590 [email protected] medingersmarket.com CSA Heirloom, Verti-Gro Hydroponic, Non-GMO, Sustainable
MICHOWA ACRES John & Mary Johnson Madison, NE 402-316-4006 [email protected] michowaacres.com On Farm Store GAP Certified, Heirloom, Sustainable
NEBRASKA MUSHROOM, LLC William Gordon Grand Island, NE 308-384-1430 [email protected] nebraskamushroom.com GAP Certified, Sustainable
OAK RIDGE FARMS HYDROPONICS, LLC Ryan & Carrie David Ord, NE 308-730-1783 [email protected] CSA Hydroponic
PARADISE IN PROGRESS FARM Ellen & Jim Shank Nebraska City, NE 402-874-9540 [email protected] CSA On Farm Store GAP Certified, Heirloom, IPM, Sustainable
PEKAREK’S PRODUCE Ryan Pekarek Dwight, NE 402-641-3305 [email protected] pekareksproduce.wordpress.com CSA On Farm Store, Roadside Stand Conventional, Sustainable
PETERSON GREENS Tom & Kristen Peterson Omaha, NE 402-657-3744 [email protected] petersongreens.com Hydroponic
PRAIRIEVIEW Bonnie Henshaw Lincoln, NE 402-423-5489 [email protected] Sustainable
QUAIL ACRES FARM Robert White Falls City, NE 402-217-0671 [email protected] CSA Certified Naturally Grown, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
RHIZOSPHERE FARM Terra Hall Missouri Valley, IA 712-310-3715 [email protected] rhizospherefarm.org CSA Certified Naturally Grown, Heirloom, Non-GMO
S & S HONEY Herschel Staats Lincoln, NE 402-483-5673 [email protected] On Farm Store, Farmers’ Market Conventional
SHADOWBROOK FARM Kevin, Charuth & Diane Loth Lincoln, NE 402-421-2383 [email protected] shadowbrk.com CSA Non-GMO, Sustainable
THE COUNTRY PUMPKIN, LLC Brett Nunnenkamp Sutton, NE 402-469-0077 [email protected] thecountrypumpkin.com On Farm Store Conventional
THE DARLIN REDS Margaret Milligan & Erin Frank Raymond, NE 402-822-0066 [email protected] darlinreds.com CSA IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
TWEEN CREEKS FARM Richard Nemec Prague, NE 402-613-0089 [email protected] Certified Organic
WENNINGHOFF FARM Amy Wenninghoff Omaha, NE 402-571-2057 [email protected] wenninghoff.com CSA On Farm Store IPM
WOLFF FARMS Jay Wolff Norfolk, NE 402-841-0130 [email protected] wolfffarmsproduce.com Roadside Stand Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Sustainable
Fruits, Herbs & Veggies continued
BLUFF VALLEY FARM NATURAL MEATS Ken Thiltges Rulo, NE 402-245-5460 [email protected] bluffvalleyfarm.com Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork, Turkey On Farm Store Antibiotic Free, Free Range, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised
BRANCHED OAK FARM-CERTIFIED ORGANIC DAIRY AND CHEESE Doug & Krista Dittman Raymond, NE 402-783-2124 [email protected] branchedoakfarm.com Beef, Pork On Farm Store, Roadside Stand Antibiotic Free, Certified Humane, Certified Organic, Free Range, GAP Certified, Grass Fed, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Free, Sustainable
CLEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARMS Robert & Kristine Bernt Spalding, NE 308-750-1086 [email protected] clearcreekorganicfarms.webs.com Beef, Goat, Pork CSA On Farm Store Antibiotic Free, Free Range, Grass Fed, Heritage, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
COMMON GOOD FARM Ruth Chantry & Evrett Lunquist Raymond, NE 402-783-9005 [email protected] commongoodfarm.com Beef, Pork CSA On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Antibiotic Free, Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Free Range, Grass Fed, Heritage, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
FICKE CATTLE CO-GRAZE MASTER GENETICS Del Ficke Pleasant Dale, NE 402-499-0329 [email protected] fickecattle.com Beef, Pork CSA Antibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised
HUTCHINSON FAMILY ORGANICS David & Susan Hutchinson Rose, NE 402-760-1323 [email protected] Beef, Buffalo, Goat Antibiotic Free, Certified Organic, Free Range, GAP, Grass Fed, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Free, Sustainable
JONES PRODUCE Justin Jones Crete, NE 402-613-2035 [email protected] jonesproduce.net Pork GAP Certified, Heritage, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable, Transitional Organic
MICHOWA ACRES John & Mary Johnson Madison, NE 402-316-4006 [email protected] michowaacres.com Chicken, Rabbit, Turkey On Farm Store Antibiotic Free, Free Range, GAP Certified, Grass Fed, Heritage, Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
PARADISE IN PROGRESS FARM Ellen & Jim Shank Nebraska City, NE 402-874-9540 [email protected] Beef, Chicken, Lamb CSA On Farm Store Antibiotic Free, Free Range, GAP Certified, Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
PRAIRIE PRIDE POULTRY Daniel Hromas Stromsburg, NE 402-217-2797 [email protected] facebook.com/prairiepridepoultry Chicken On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Antibiotic Free, Free Range, Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
QUAIL ACRES FARM Robert White Falls City, NE 402-217-0671 [email protected] Chicken, Turkey CSA Antibiotic Free, Certified Naturally Grown, Free Range, Heritage, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
SHADOWBROOK FARM Kevin, Charuth & Diane Loth Lincoln, NE 402-421-2383 [email protected] shadowbrk.com Pork CSA Antibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Sustainable
STRAIGHT ARROW BISON RANCH Marty & Karen Bredthauer Broken Bow, NE 308-872-3066 [email protected] straightarrowbison.com Buffalo On Farm Store Antibiotic Free, Certified Humane, Free Range, Grass Fed, Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
For comprehensive and up-to-date listings of what Nebraska farmers and ranchers are raising for your dining pleasure go to buylocalnebraska.org and search the Online Food Guide. To find a producer in your area, match the color of the name with the map on page 2.
WEST BLUE FARM Dave & Deb Welsch Milford, NE 402-826-5361 [email protected] westbluefarm.com Beef, Chicken, Pork On Farm Store, Roadside Stand Antibiotic Free, Free Range, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
WOLFF FARMS Jay Wolff Norfolk, NE 402-841-0130 [email protected] wolfffarmsproduce.com Beef, Chicken Roadside Stand Antibiotic Free, Certified Organic, Free Range, Grass Fed, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
Meat, Poultry continued
2200 Winthrop Road • 488-2307 • www.leonsgourmetgrocer.comFood is our Passion!
905 S 27th St • 476-2177 • www.idealgrocery.com
SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY,ONE TOMATO AT A TIME!
Every SundayRain or Shine!
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ANSWERS FOR PAGE 10wmrtnoeale=watermelonpprpsee=peppers taopoets=potatoes Who Eats Good Tasting Locally Grown Food? You do!
Rhizosphere Farm
We enjoy the visibility that being involved in BFBLN has created for us. The membership also highlights and helps create a supportive community focused on the importance and availability of local food. ”
BIG MUDDY URBAN FARMBrent LubbertOmaha, NE402-231-9646info@bigmuddyurbanfarm.combigmuddyurbanfarm.comEggsCSAAntibiotic Free, Non-GMO, Sustainable
BLUFF VALLEY FARM NATURAL MEATSKen ThiltgesRulo, [email protected] Farm StoreAntibiotic Free, Free Range, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised
BRANCHED OAK FARM-CERTIFIED ORGANIC DAIRY AND CHEESEDoug & Krista DittmanRaymond, [email protected] (cow)On Farm Store, Roadside StandAntibiotic Free, Certified Humane, Certified Organic, Free Range, GAP Certified, Grass Fed, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, rBST Free, Sustainable
CHISHOLM FAMILY FARM & ORCHARD HILL CREAMERYLaura & Andrew ChisholmUnadilla, [email protected] (cow)EggsOn Farm Store Antibiotic Free, Certified Naturally Grown, Free Range, Grass Fed, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, rBST Free, Sustainable
CLEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARMSRobert & Kristine BerntSpalding, NE308-750-1086rk_bernt@yahoo.comclearcreekorganicfarms.webs.comDairy (cow)CSA On Farm StoreAntibiotic Free, Free Range, Grass Fed, Heritage, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, rBST, Sustainable
COMMON GOOD FARMRuth Chantry & Evrett LunquistRaymond, NE402-783-9005farmers@commongoodfarm.comcommongoodfarm.comEggsCSA On Farm Store, Pick-Your OwnAntibiotic Free, Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Free Range, Grass Fed, Heritage, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
EMERALD ACRESJoshua Midgett & Roger DoerrLincoln, NE402-476-4327emeraldacres@integratedlifechoices.comEggsRoadsideBiodynamic, Non-GMO
FORK N FARMTracey Adams & Brian BendigOmaha, [email protected] Roadside StandAntibiotic Free, Free Range, Grass Fed, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Sustainable
FOX RUN FARMSYolanda & Kirstin BaileyBrainard, [email protected] On Farm StoreAntibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, rBST Free, Sustainable
MICHOWA ACRESJohn & Mary JohnsonMadison, [email protected] Farm StoreAntibiotic Free, Free Range, GAP Certified, Grass Fed, Heritage, Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
PARADISE IN PROGRESS FARMEllen & Jim ShankNebraska City, [email protected] On Farm StoreAntibiotic Free, Free Range, GAP Certified, Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
PRAIRIE PRIDE POULTRYDaniel HromasStromsburg, [email protected]/prairiepridepoultryEggsOn Farm Store, Pick-Your OwnAntibiotic Free, Free Range, Hormone Free, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
QUAIL ACRES FARMRobert WhiteFalls City, [email protected] Free, Certified Naturally Grown, Free Range, Heritage, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
For comprehensive and up-to-date listings of what Nebraska farmers and ranchers are raising for your dining pleasure go to buylocalnebraska.org and search the Online Food Guide. To find a producer in your area, match the color of the name with the map on page 2.
RHIZOSPHERE FARMTerra HallMissouri Valley, IA712-310-3715rhizospherefarm@gmail.comrhizospherefarm.orgEggsCSACertified Naturally Grown, Free Range, Heritage, Non-GMO
SHADOWBROOK FARM—DUTCH GIRL CREAMERYKevin, Charuth & Diane LothLincoln, [email protected] (goat)CSAAntibiotic Free, Hormone Free, Non-GMO, Sustainable
WENNINGHOFF FARMAmy WenninghoffOmaha, [email protected] On Farm StoreIPM
WOLFF FARMSJay WolffNorfolk, NE402-841-0130wolff-farms@hotmail.comwolfffarmsproduce.comEggsRoadside StandAntibiotic Free, Certified Organic, Free Range, Grass Fed, Non-GMO, Pasture Raised, Sustainable
Dairy, Eggs continued
INGREDIENTS: Balsamic Reduction:
2 tbsp. honey
1/3⅓ C. balsamic vinegar
Salad: 3-4 C. gently packed spring greens
1 C. strawberries, hulled and quartered
4 oz. small mozzarella balls, drained and halved
5-6 basil leaves, coarsely chopped
¼ C. sliced almonds, toasted
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS: Balsamic Reduction: Combine honey and vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer gently over low heat until mixture is reduced to about ¼ cup.
Salad: Wash and dry greens. Divide greens among plates. Top with strawberries, cheese, basil, and almonds.
Drizzle each plate with 1½ tsp olive oil and 1½ tsp balsamic reduction.
Spring
STRAWBERRY CAPRESE SALADServes 2 as a meal or 4 as a side salad.
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Color my plate with your favorite food!
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PEEKING!
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PEACHES X X
PEARS X X X
PEAS X X
PEPPERS X X X X X
PERSIMMONS X
PLUMS & PLUOTS X X
POTATOES X X X X
PUMPKINS X X X
RADISHES X X X X X X
RASPBERRIES X X X
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SPINACH X X X X X X
SQUASH (SUMMER) X X X X
SQUASH (WINTER) X X X X
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SWEET CORN X X X X
SWEET POTATOES X X X X
TOMATOES FIELD GROWN X X X X
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TURNIPS X X X X X
WATERMELONS X X X X
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Buying Local Doesn’t Have to Stop When Summer’s Over!Nebraska family farmers offer many locally grown and value-added products all year long, including:
• Beef, buffalo, chicken, fish, goat, lamb, ostrich, pork, rabbit, turkey, etc.
• Eggs, butter, cheese, kefir, ice cream, milk, yogurt
• Breads, baked goods, cider, dried vegetables, honey, jams, nuts, preserves, etc.
• Don’t forget about these locally grown products: flowers, soaps, transplants, trees, wreaths and woody floral
Find it fast at buylocalnebraska.org
26TH STREET FARM Hannah Keen Hastings, NE 402-705-1664 [email protected] 26thstreetfarm.com Honey CSA Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
BIG MUDDY URBAN FARM Brent Lubbert Omaha, NE 402-231-9646 [email protected] bigmuddyurbanfarm.com Jams/Jellies CSA Antibiotic Free, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED FARM & PUMPKIN PATCH Teresa & Terry Lorensen Avoca, NE 402-267-4104 [email protected] bloompumpkinpatch.com Dried Decorative Materials On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Heirloom
BRANDY’S BEEHIVE Brandy Brion Lincoln, NE 402-570-1240 [email protected] Honey
CHISHOLM FAMILY FARM & ORCHARD HILL CREAMERY Laura & Andrew Chisholm Unadilla, NE 402-440-9409 [email protected] orchardhillcreamery.com Honey On Farm Store Certified Naturally Grown, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
COMMON GOOD FARM Ruth Chantry & Evrett Lunquist Raymond, NE 402-783-9005 [email protected] commongoodfarm.com Jam/Jellies CSA On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
EMERALD ACRES Joshua Midgett & Roger Doerr Lincoln, NE 402-476-4327 [email protected] Dried Decorative Materials, Soap, Hops, Peanuts Roadside Biodynamic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO
FICKE CATTLE CO-GRAZE MASTER GENETICS Del Ficke Pleasant Dale, NE 402-499-0329 [email protected] fickecattle.com Pet Treats CSA Non-GMO
FORK N FARM Tracey Adams & Brian Bendig Omaha, NE 402-617-9678 [email protected] forknfarm.com Honey CSA Roadside Stand Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
FOX RUN FARMS Yolanda & Kirstin Bailey Brainard, NE 402-545-2471 [email protected] foxrunfarmsne.com Honey, Walnuts-Black (processed) CSA On Farm Store Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
GREENLEAF FARMS Tim Rogers & Joletta Hoesing Omaha, NE 402-614-0404 [email protected] greenleaffarm.biz Dehydrated Fruits, Dehydrated Vegetables, Dried Decorative Materials CSA Certified Organic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
GROW WITH THE FLOW Jeff Jirovec Denton, NE 402-890-4388 [email protected] gwtfaquaponics.com Dried Decorative Materials Roadside Stand Aquaponics, Sustainable
HILGER AGRI-NATURAL Daniel & Marc Hilger Bellwood, NE 402-367-2138 [email protected] hilgeragrinatural.com Popcorn Products Biodynamic, Non-GMO, Sustainable
JOHNSON FARM Robert & Ruth Johnson North Bend, NE 402-652-3769 [email protected] johnsonfarmnebraska.com Dehydrated Vegetables Conventional
MARTIN’S HILLSIDE ORCHARD Alex & Barbara Martin Ceresco, NE 402-665-2150 [email protected] hillside-orchard.com Cider On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Conventional, IPM, Non-GMO
MEDINGER’S MARKET Don & Sue Medinger Seward, NE 402-560-3590 [email protected] medingersmarket.com Dehydrated Vegetables, Jams/Jellies CSA Heirloom, Verti-Gro Hydroponic, Non-GMO, Sustainable
MICHOWA ACRES John & Mary Johnson Madison, NE 402-316-4006 [email protected] michowaacres.com Dehydrated Herbs, Dehydrated Vegetables On Farm Store GAP Certified, Heirloom, Sustainable
NEBRASKA MUSHROOM, LLC William Gordon Grand Island, NE 308-384-1430 [email protected] nebraskamushroom.com Dehydrated Mushrooms GAP Certified, Sustainable
PRAIRIEVIEW Bonnie Henshaw Lincoln, NE 402-423-5489 [email protected] Honey, Jams/Jellies, Soap Sustainable
QUAIL ACRES FARM Robert White Falls City, NE 402-217-0671 [email protected] Chestnuts, Jams/Jellies, Walnuts-Black (processed) CSA Certified Naturally Grown, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
S & S HONEY Herschel Staats Lincoln, NE 402-483-5673 [email protected] Honey On Farm Store, Famers’ Market Conventional
STRAIGHT ARROW BISON RANCH Marty & Karen Bredthauer Broken Bow, NE 308-872-3066 [email protected] straightarrowbison.com Pet Treats On Farm Store Sustainable
Our Graze Master herd is bred with the core belief that animals must excel maternally and be naturally
accountable. Our cattle are raised on forage-based nutrients and are free to live out their lives
in a holistic pasture setting.
As Great Grandpa H.F. Ficke said, “We are feeding and raising our animals well so our
neighbors can be fed well.”
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To become a Graze Master Neighbor or to learn more contact:Del Ficke • 402-499-0329 • [email protected] • fickecattle.com
THE COUNTRY PUMPKIN, LLC Brett Nunnenkamp Sutton, NE 402-469-0077 [email protected] thecountrypumpkin.com Frozen Pumpkin Puree On Farm Store Conventional
TWEEN CREEKS FARM Richard Nemec Prague, NE 402-613-0089 [email protected] Dried Decorative Materials Certified Organic
WENNINGHOFF FARM Amy Wenninghoff Omaha, NE 402-571-2057 [email protected] wenninghoff.com Walnuts-black unprocessed CSA On Farm Store IPM
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You’re In the Business of Food......someone in Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska food community is looking forward to meeting you!If you did not have an opportunity to be included in this printed guide you can still join the Buy Fresh Buy Local® Nebraska food community online! Contact Billene Nemec ([email protected]) or at 402-473-5273 for information about how you can be listed.
26TH STREET FARM Hannah Keen Hastings, NE 402-705-1664 [email protected] 26thstreetfarm.com Cut Flowers CSA Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
BIG MUDDY URBAN FARM Brent Lubbert Omaha, NE 402-231-9646 [email protected] bigmuddyurbanfarm.com Transplants, Cut Flowers CSA Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
COMMON GOOD FARM Ruth Chantry & Evrett Lunquist Raymond, NE 402-783-9005 [email protected] commongoodfarm.com Transplants CSA On Farm Store, Pick-Your Own Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
COMMUNITY CROPS Kirstin Bailey & Ingrid Kirst Lincoln, NE 402-474-9802 [email protected] communitycrops.org Transplants CSA Certified Naturally Grown, GAP Certified, Heirloom, Sustainable
DANIELS PRODUCE Tannie & Andy Daniels Columbus, NE 402-897-4253 Danielsproduce.com [email protected] Transplants CSA Roadside Stand Conventional, GAP Certified, Heirloom
EMERALD ACRES Joshua Midgett & Roger Doerr Lincoln, NE 402-476-4327 [email protected] Transplants, Perennials Roadside Stand Biodynamic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO
FORK N FARM Tracey Adams & Brian Bendig Omaha, NE 402-617-9678 [email protected] forknfarm.com Transplants, Cut Flowers CSA Roadside Stand Heirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
FOX RUN FARMS Yolanda & Kirstin Bailey Brainard, NE 402-545-2471 [email protected] foxrunfarmsne.com Transplants, Cut Flowers, Fruit Trees, Nut Trees, Wood Floral CSA On Farm Store Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
GREENLEAF FARMS Tim Rogers & Joletta Hoesing Omaha, NE 402-614-0404 [email protected] greenleaffarm.biz Transplants, Cut Flowers CSA Certified Organic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
GROW WITH THE FLOW Jeff Jirovec Denton, NE 402-890-4388 [email protected] gwtfaquaponics.com Transplants, Perennials, House Plants, Cut Flowers Roadside Stand Aquaponics, Sustainable
JOHNSON FARM Robert & Ruth Johnson North Bend, NE 402-652-3769 [email protected] johnsonfarmnebraska.com Perennials Conventional
MICHOWA ACRES John & Mary Johnson Madison, NE 402-316-4006 [email protected] michowaacres.com Cut Flowers On Farm Store GAP Certified, Heirloom, Sustainable
PARADISE IN PROGRESS FARM Ellen & Jim Shank Nebraska City, NE 402-874-9540 [email protected] Transplants CSA On Farm Store GAP Certified, Sustainable
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PRAIRIEVIEW Bonnie Henshaw Lincoln, NE 402-423-5489 [email protected] Transplants, Cut Flowers Sustainable
QUAIL ACRES FARM Robert White Falls City, NE 402-217-0671 [email protected] Cut Flowers, Woody Floral CSA Certified Naturally Grown, Non-GMO, Sustainable
RHIZOSPHERE FARM Terra Hall Missouri Valley, IA 712-310-3715 [email protected] rhizospherefarm.org Transplants, Perennials, Cut Flowers CSA Certified Naturally Grown, Heirloom, Non-GMO
SHADOWBROOK FARM Kevin, Charuth & Diane Loth Lincoln, NE 402-421-2383 [email protected] shadowbrk.com Transplants, Cut Flowers CSA Non-GMO, Sustainable
THE DARLIN REDS Margaret Milligan & Erin Frank Raymond, NE 402-822-0066 [email protected] darlinreds.com Transplants CSA IPM, Non-GMO, Sustainable
WENNINGHOFF FARM Amy Wenninghoff Omaha, NE 402-571-2057 [email protected] wenninghoff.com Transplants, Perennials CSA On Farm Store IPM
Flowers, Seeds, Transplants, Trees continued
Thanksgiving/Fall
Smashed Sweet Potatoes with ApplesServes 8
INGREDIENTS:4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 large)½ C. freshly squeezed orange juice
½ C. heavy cream
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
¼ C. light brown sugar
1 tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Topping:3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 McIntosh or other tart apples peeled, cored, and cut into eighths
3 tbsp light brown sugar
DIRECTIONS:1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Scrub potatoes, prick several times with a knife or fork, and bake for 1 hour, or until very soft when pierced with a knife.
3. When cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides. Place sweet potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add orange juice, cream, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Mix together until combined but not smooth, and pour into a baking dish.
For the Topping:1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add brown sugar and stir to dissolve the sugar. Add apple wedges and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides. Place apple wedges on top of the sweet potatoes.
2. Cover and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, until heated through.
18TH STREET FARMERS’ MARKET18th Street & BroadwayScottsbluff, NE308-225-0822littlehawkyarns@gmail.com18thstreetfarmersmarket.wordpress.comSaturdaysJune 6–September 268:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Downtown Scottsbluff, NE, 20–30 vendors, usually have live music, family friendly, lots of special events, vendors from a radius of 200 miles.Cash/Checks, Cash Only, Credit Cards, Nebraska Farmers' Market Senior CouponsDepends on the vendor, Baked Goods, Artisan/Craft, Concession Food, Produce, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, Specialty Foods
FALLBROOK FARMERS’ MARKET570 Fallbrook BoulevardLincoln, NE402-309-9096fallbrookfm.manager@gmail.comfallbrookfarmersmarket.com ThursdaysMay 21–September 244:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Fallbrook Farmers’ Market is nestled in the beautiful and walkable town center of the Fallbrook community, serving several communities in northwest Lincoln. Enjoy shopping from local farmers, producers, and artisans while sipping on local wine and taking in the live music and family-friendly activities.EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, Cash/Checks, Credit Cards, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior Coupons, WIC (Women, Infant and Children Nutrition program)Baked Goods, Artisan/Craft, Concession Food, Produce, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, Specialty Foods, Transplants
FLORENCE MILL FARMERS’ MARKET9102 N 30th Street, Conveniently located next to 1-680 at Exit 13Omaha, NE402-551-1233 A magical place for farm-fresh produce and crafts. Vendors are located inside and outside the Florence Mill: a historical, agricultural, artsy setting in a meadow. Family-friendly fun with old-time music jams, presenters and kid-friendly crafts, pony rides on the second Sunday.SundaysJune 7–September 2710:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cash, Check, SNAP, Nebraska Farmers’ Market Senior CouponsBaked Goods, Art/Crafts, Concession Foods Fresh Produce
HAYMARKET FARMERS’ MARKET 7th & P StreetLincoln, NE SaturdaysMay 2–October 10 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.402-435-7496haymarketofc@windstream.netlincolnhaymarket.orgProduce, baked goods, hot ready-to-eat food, crafts, and live entertainmentCash/Checks, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior Coupons Baked Goods, Artisan/Craft, Concession Food, Produce, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, Specialty Foods, Transplants
OLD CHENEY ROAD FARMERS’ MARKET5500 Old Cheney RdLincoln, NESundaysApril 26–October 2510:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.402-309-9096ocrfm.manager@gmail.comoldcheneyroadfarmersmarket.comAt Old Cheney Road Farmers’ Market you’ll find the freshest local produce, artisan cheeses, baked goods, natural meats, eggs, plants, and so much more. We are a producer-only market, meaning everything sold at market is guaranteed to be grown or processed by our members. With more than 60 vendors, you’ll find OCRFM the place to go for local, fresh food.EBT, Cash/Checks, Credit Cards, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior CouponsBaked Goods, Concession Food, Produce, Dairy, Meat, Poultry, Specialty foods, Transplants
OMAHA FARMERS MARKET—OLD MARKETOld Market—11th & Jackson St.Omaha, NESaturdaysMay 2–October 178:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.402-345-5401 x [email protected] Omaha Farmers Market accepts a range of vendors such as produce, dairy, meat, baked goods, crafts, bedding plants, ready-to-eat food, flowers, coffee, tea, etc. We are located in the historic downtown area with a fantastic atmosphere filled with unique shops/restaurants (Old Market). The market has over 100 vendors.EBT, Credit Cards, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior Coupons, WIC (Women, Infant and Children Nutrition program)Baked Goods, Artisan/Craft , Concession Food , Produce, Dairy, Meat, Specialty Foods, Bedding Plants, Coffee, Tea, Flowers
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!Of bringing together many interests: local economic development, sustainable agriculture, public health, food safety and many more that have a great respect for delicious fresh foods.
OMAHA FARMERS' MARKET— CHARLES DREW HEALTH CENTERCharles Drew Health Center, 29th & Grant St.Omaha, NE402-345-5401 x [email protected] WednesdaysJuly 22–August 263:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.Produce-only market with 4–5 vendors providing easy access to fresh, local food for the clients of Charles Drew.EBT, Credit Cards, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior Coupons, WIC (Women, Infant and Children Nutrition program)
OMAHA FARMERS' MARKET— AKSARBEN VILLAGEAksarben Village 67th & Center StreetSundays, SaturdaysMay 3–October 189:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.402-345-5401 X [email protected] Omaha Farmers Market accepts a range of vendors such as produce, dairy, meat, baked goods, crafts, bedding plants, ready-to-eat food, flowers, coffee, tea, etc. We are located in a high-traffic area with a fantastic atmosphere equipped with a large, grassy park (Aksarben Village). The market has over 75 vendors.EBT, Credit Cards, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior Coupons, WIC (Women, Infant and Children Nutrition program), Baked Goods Artisan/Craft , Concession Food , Produce, Dairy, Meat, Specialty Foods, Bedding Plants, Coffee, Tea, Flowers
SYRACUSE FARMERS' MARKET11th & Hwy 50Syracuse, [email protected] SaturdaysJune 6–August 298:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.We are a group of local quality growers within the Syracuse area who market their own fresh produce, baked goods and jellies and jams.Cash/Checks, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior Coupons, WIC (Women, Infant and Children Nutrition program), Baked Goods, Produce, Specialty foods (value added by grower, example: salsa, jelly), Jellies
VILLAGE POINTE FARMERS' MARKETVillage Pointe Shopping Center168th & West Dodge RoadOmaha, [email protected] SaturdaysMay 2–October 38:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.We’re all about fresh food and community connections. Your weekly Saturday stop for local seasonal produce, meats, eggs, poultry, honey, artisan cheese, bedding plants and more.Cash OnlyPoultry, Meat, Produce
Farmers' Markets continued WENNINGHOFF’S FARMER’S MARKET6707 Wenninghoff Road (67 blocks north of Dodge). We are on the corner of 85th & Sorenson ParkwayOmaha, NE [email protected] Seven days a weekJuly 1–October 31Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.The market is open daily with product from 10 different growers from Nebraska. Products include produce, honey, jelly, bison, grass fed beef, free range eggs, etc.Cash/Checks, Credit Cards, Nebraska Farmer Market Senior Coupons, WIC (Women, Infant and Children Nutrition program)
Johnson Farm
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BFBLN has been helpful in our
business growth by getting information out about our farm
and by keeping us updated on new farming practices and other information regarding production
of fruits and vegetables.”
Fair Trade Certified standards are enforced by the Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International (FLO) (in the U.S. by Fair Trade USA). Fair trade products must be produced in accordance with the following guidelines: Workers must receive fair wages, safe and equitable working conditions and the right to join trade unions; child or forced labor is completely prohibited. Crops must also be grown, produced and processed in a manner that supports social development, economic development and environmental development. Fair trade standards have been established for coffee, tea, cocoa, honey, bananas, juices, cotton, flowers, rice, spices and herbs, wine, fresh fruit and sugar.
Free Range/Free Roaming Raised with free access to outdoor areas with plenty of vegetation for forage. This is in contrast to the practice of animals being raised in confined and/overcrowded spaces.
Heirloom Varieties A horticultural variety which has survived for several generations. Fruits and vegetables that are open pollinated and grown for their flavor, color and uniqueness and not for transport and storage.
Heritage Breed Traditional livestock breeds that were raised by our forefathers. These are the breeds of a bygone era. These breeds were carefully selected and bred over time to develop traits that made them well-adapted to the local environment and they thrived under farming practices and cultural conditions that are very different from those found in modern agriculture. Traditional, historic breeds retain essential attributes for survival and self-sufficiency–fertility, foraging ability, longevity, maternal instincts, ability to mate naturally, and resistance to diseases and parasites.
Homegrown by Heroes is a product identity program that allows farmers and other agricultural producers
from all 50 states and U.S. territories who have served, or
are still serving, in any branch of the U.S. military, the ability to use the Homegrown by Heroes logo on their products.
IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management, a sort of middle-ground production method advocated for
by the Environmental Protection Agency. The basic
principle of IPM is to use the most “current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment” in order to determine the most economically and chemically efficient method of pest control.
American Grassfed USDA has a grass fed standard for ruminant animals like cows and goats, which
states that these animals must be fed only grass and
forage during the growing season. The American Grassfed Association is one organization that certifies beef, bison, dairy, lamb and goat that is fed only on pasture, in addition to being raised without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, confinement and with standards for high animal welfare. Other animals, like chicken and pigs, can be pasture raised (and USDA organic standards require at least some access to pasture), but there are currently no specific certification standards for non-ruminant animals being grass fed or pastured.
American Humane Certified program (formerly the Free Farmed program) was created by the American Humane
Association to ensure that animals raised for dairy, poultry, beef, veal, goat, swine, turkey and bison products are raised in a humane manner. These guidelines, created with input from animal science experts, ensure that livestock have access to clean and sufficient food and water as well as a safe, healthy living environment and that staff and managers are thoroughly trained to care for animals in a humane manner.
Animal Welfare Institute Its standards cover the way its participating farms raise their animals (including beef and dairy cattle, bison,
sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and rabbits). AWA states that the basic premise of their standards is that animals must be able to behave naturally and be in a state of physical and psychological well-being. They only certify family farms and state that animals must be raised on pasture or range.
Biodynamic foods with the Demeter biodynamic label come from farms that were managed in a holistic, ecologically sustainable way. Biodynamic farms are managed as self-contained, self-
sustaining ecosystems that minimize their reliance on external inputs. To be Demeter
Biodynamic certified, a farm must meet all the requirements of the USDA Organic program, in addition to the more rigorous Demeter standards.
Certified Gluten-Free is a process designed to protect consumers with gluten-related disorders by confirming that a food, drink
or supplement meets strict standards for gluten-free safety.
It assures consumers that there is third-party oversight confirming the legitimacy of the manufacturer’s gluten-free claims. Typically, the criteria includes testing the gluten content of the finished product. The current systems for gluten-free certification require gluten-free products to contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) (NFCA/GFCP), less than 10 ppm (GFCO, QAI/NSF International) or less than 5 ppm of gluten (CSA Seal of Recognition).
Certified Naturally Grown This is an alternative, non-governmental
certification system where other farmers act as
inspectors in a program administered by a non-profit organization. The Certified Naturally Grown label indicates that someone is certifying that it is indeed natural, rather than just using the word
“Natural” for oriented towards using technology, pesticides, chemicals and other synthetic tools in the cultivation of crops, marketing purposes.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a direct connection between the farmers and the consumers. To join, a CSA is to have a share of the season’s harvest. Every week throughout the season the CSA community receives a box of that week’s harvest. The farmer gains the security of knowing he or she has been paid for a portion of the harvest and the farmers’ community participates in how and where their food is grown.
Conventional Agriculture according to the USDA, there is no concrete example of conventional farming, as it takes different forms depending on the farm, the region and the
nation. Consistent features are used to designate farming techniques that are traditionally oriented towards using technology, pesticides, chemicals and other synthetic tools in the cultivation of crops.
Logos & Labels 101
HILGER AGRI-NATURALDaniel & Marc HilgerBellwood, NE402-367-2138dhilger@hopandsave.nethilgeragrinatural.comPopcornBiodynamic, Non-GMO, Sustainable
TWEEN CREEKS FARMRichard NemecPrague, [email protected] Organic
Grains & Dried BeansCLEAR CREEK ORGANIC FARMSRobert & Kristine BerntSpalding, NE308-750-1086rk_bernt@yahoo.comclearcreekorganicfarms.webs.comPintoCSA On Farm StoreHeirloom, Non-GMO, SustainableEMERALD ACRESJoshua Midgett & Roger DoerrLincoln, [email protected], Chick peas (Garbanzo)RoadsideBiodynamic, Heirloom, IPM, Non-GMOFICKE CATTLE CO-GRAZE MASTER GENETICSDel FickePleasant Dale, NE402-499-0329fickecattle@outlook.comfickecattle.comSorghumCSANon-GMOFORK N FARMTracey Adams & Brian BendigOmaha, [email protected] Roadside StandHeirloom, Non-GMO, Sustainable
Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization that provides the only third-party labeling program in North
America for products grown without using genetic engineering. They verify that the process products go through, from seed to shelf, are produced according to their rigorous best practices for GMO avoidance.
rBST Free Recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST) is a synthetic version of the Bovine somatotropin (BST) hormone found in cattle. The hormone is used by many commercial dairies to increase milk production.
Sustainable Agriculture A holistic method of agricultural production and distribution that strives to be ecologically sound, economically viable and socially just. A system capable of maintaining productivity indefinably. The farm then becomes a vital economic part of the community, enhancing open space, providing community access to fresh food, and keeping the money spent on the farm in the community.
USDA ORGANIC Food is federally certified by the USDA to meet certain standards of
production. Big ticket items include limiting chemical
use, and prohibiting the use of GMOs and sewage sludge. Organic products are not all created equal, though. If you ever buy organic foods, it is important to know the difference between the products that are labeled “100% Organic”, “Organic”, “Made with Organic”, and products that include organic items in the ingredient list. 100% Organic–all ingredients must be certified organic, including any processing aids (e.g. preservatives).
Transitional refers to products from fields or farms that are in the process of being converted from conventional production to certified organic production. The USDA requires a minimum transition period of three full years, during which time the grower must comply with all National Organic Program standards.
Value-Added Products Any product that is originally grown by small family farmers and “increased in value” by labor, and creativity and sold direct to customers. The farmer develops and processes the end product themselves. Please note that many of these terms do not have legal definitions so may mean different things for different people. Our “Logo and Label 101” is a work in progress. We welcome any additions to help increase our knowledge. We encourage you to ask your local farmers or retailers for details about the foods they grow and sell.
Wenninghoff Farm
BFBLN has been a great resource for getting the consumers to know their farmers.Also, before BFBLN, we didn’tknow nearly as many farmers as we do today. BFBLN has been a good tool for getting farmers tonetwork together so we can learn from each other.”
INGREDIENTS:1 lb cabbage
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp butter
DIRECTIONS:1. If you are working with a whole
cabbage, cut in half and cut one half in half. Two quarters should be enough for this recipe.
2. Remove the core. Slice cabbage crosswise into half inch strips.
3. Wash cabbage, drain and set aside.
4. Preheat a large skillet. Add water and cabbage to skillet. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook until cabbage starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook until all water has evaporated. Add butter. Stir to coat the cabbage.
Note: Leftover cabbage can be wrapped in plastic wrap. It will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
Winter
BRAISED CABBAGEMakes about 2 dozen cookies
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Great Reasons to Buy Local Food Exceptional taste and freshness are only two of the many reasons to buy locally grown food.By FoodRoutes Network | foodroutes.org
You’ll protect the environment.
Local food doesn’t have to travel far. This reduces carbon dioxide emissions and packing materials. Buying local food also helps to make farming more profitable and selling farmland for development less attractive. When you buy local food, you vote with your food dollar. This ensures that family farms in your community will continue to thrive and that healthy, flavorful, plentiful food will be available for future generations.When you buy local food, you vote with your food dollar. This ensures that family farms in your community will continue to thrive and that healthy, flavourful, plentiful food will be available for future generations.
You’ll get exceptional taste and freshness.
Local food is fresher and tastes better than food shipped long distances from other states or countries. Local farmers can offer produce varieties bred for taste and freshness rather than for shipping and long shelf life.
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There’s never been a more critical time to support your farming neighbors. With each local food purchase, you ensure that more of your money spent on food goes to the farmer.
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