Slow Food Katy Trails

SECOND ANNUAL SELF-GUIDED FARM TOUR

Sunday, June 16, 2013 (Fathers Day) from 12 to 4 p.m.

See the map on the back page for a birds-eye view of the farms.

Visit your local, organic and sustainable farms. Take your father to the farm today!
We invite you to visit some of the farms that supply fresh, sustainably grown food to the central Missouri region. Below you will find information about each of the farms on the tour, including written directions to each farm, an address to input into your GPS or Google map, and coordinates you can use with Google Maps when there is no street address. Best of all, if you have the pdf version of this flyer you can click on the directions for any farm and a separate Google map window will open with the directions to that farm! Just key in the address youre coming from in the A field, then click Get Directions. This is a self-guided tour, and most farms do not have public restrooms, so take that into account on your travels. Dress appropriately with hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and clothing. Were sorry, but dogs are not able to join you on this tour, and smoking is prohibited on all farms. Please do not go into greenhouses or walk farms without a guide. All that said, have a wonderful day exploring your local food sources! We know you wont be able to visit all of the farms in the four short hours of the tour, so plot your course before you leave to visit as many farms as you can. ALTAI MEADOWS (A on the map) is a family farm located in north-central Missouri near Higbee. Our family is dedicated to the production of quality grass-fed, grass-finished beef in a manner that respects our environment and our animals. Our animals are moved to fresh pasture on a daily basis to provide exceptional foraging conditions, while continuously improving our pastures. Our beef is naturally and humanely raised without added hormones or antibiotics. We also leave out the chemical wormer and the multitude of vaccine injections. Thats why our beef is so clean. Grass-finished beef and eggs from pastured chickens are available for purchase at the farm and at the Columbia Farmers Market. Address: 1296 County Road 2535, Higbee From Columbia: Travel north on 63 about 20 miles or so to Rt. B and take a left. Take B about 9 miles to the T intersection at Rt. A. Take a right and follow what is now Rt. AB through Higbee. Just north of Higbee, Rt. B takes off to the left. Stay on Rt. A for about a mile past B and take a right on CR 2540. A sign on this corner says Higbee City Cemetery. Follow a short distance to a T intersection and take a left on CR 2530. Follow to first road on right CR 2535. Turn right and follow to end of this dead-end road. We are the last (third) house on the road. BLUEBIRD COMPOSTING (B on the map) Its a small world, so how we handle our waste is important. Bluebird Composting helps local farmers, food vendors and families manage their waste, preventing tons (we mean literally TONS!) of material from ending up wasted in landfills. Then, by combining the various types of waste products (food scraps, wood chips, manure, etc.) in specific amounts, under special conditions, something magical occursordinary waste transforms into premium compost! Our compost is available by the bag or in bulk, and bags will be available for sale on tour day. Given our mission and background we could not stop ourselves from engaging in other outdoor farming activities. Needless to say, Bluebird Composting is a dynamic and unique place! While we are making compost, our free-range chickens are busy cleaning up the place and laying eggs. Our girls do a great job and provide us about 40 dozen beautiful brown eggs a week. Happy animals really do make the differencestop by and see for yourself! We are also growing and supplying a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs. By engaging in sustainable and organic agricultural practices it is our desire to offer quality produce all year. While the produce selection will be seasonally based, we intend to keep things growing throughout all seasons. As always, please know that on farm-tour day you are welcome to bring your children to visit Bluebird. They can enjoy hand feeding some of our hens, as well as pygmy goats. On this special day we will be enjoying local entertainment, as well as refreshments and snacks. We look forward to seeing lots of new faces and visiting with old friends. Please feel free to contact us for more information at 573-999-4082. Address: 4657 Missouri HH, Fulton From I-70: Take Exit 148 for US-54 toward Fulton. Continue on US-54 toward Fulton for 5.1 miles. Take the MO HH Exit, turning right onto MO HH. Continue on this road for approximately 1.1 miles. 4657 State Road HH will be located on the left-hand side of the road. Our sign will be visible near the driveway. A red barn is directly across the street from our driveway. From US-54: Take the MO HH Exit, turning left onto MO HH. Continue on this road for approximately 1.1 miles. 4657 State Road will be on the left-hand side of the road. Our sign will be visible near the driveway. A red barn is directly across the street from our driveway. THE COUNTRY LIFE 101 (C on the map) is a small working farm that specializes in teaching you how to grow and raise your own food. We have a spacious vegetable garden, an old-fashioned cottage flower garden, dairy goats, turkeys, chickens, rabbits, pigs, horses and guinea fowl on the edge of the Clark Amish community. We will be giving out free samples of goats milk, cheese and garden produce. Take Hwy. 63 North out of Columbia for 20 miles to the Hwy 22 & F overpass and go exactly 2 more miles on (Farms continued on next page)

63 North, then quickly begin slowing down. Turn right onto gravel #2795; if you come to the Clark turn-off or Highway B & P, you went too farturn around and take the first left turn. Keep going for almost two miles on #2795. You will cross over a paved road, but stay on the gravel. At the T intersection turn left onto #2796. We are the first farm on the left. Though Google Maps cant get you here using our mailing address, these Google Map coordinates will get you here: 39.27381792387137,-92.313072681427. COVERED-L FARM (D on the map) is south of Centralia and southeast of Hallsville. Come relax to the sounds of quail calling and grass growing. We are making slow, but steady, progress in reclaiming worn-out conventional crop ground for our 100% grass-fed beef operation. We use no antibiotics, hormones, insecticides or herbicides, but we are not organicjust very close. Check out a couple of our experimental efforts to provide a smorgasbord of forage for the cattle and/or help us with a paddock shiftmoving the herd to a fresh pasture. For a price list, email us at cvrdlfarm@centurytel.net, place an order, and we will have it ready for pick up at the farm tour. Summer sausage samples and bottled water available. You can call us at home with any questions before the tour at 573-682-5536; during the tour, call us at 573-982-9136. Address/Google Map info: 14100 Rouse Road, Centralia (Note: Google Map will take you to our road, but stops short of our house; just continue to the end of Rouse Road and were at the very end. Also note that Google Maps may direct you to the Rte. Z exit [Exit 133] from I-70, but that exit is closed, so take Exit 131 [Lake of the Woods] instead, as indicated below.) From Columbia, you would normally take I-70 east to Exit 133, but that exit is closed. Instead, take Exit 131 (Lake of the Woods) and turn left onto St. Charles Rock Road; after 0.3 mile, turn right to stay on St. Charles Rock Road. Go 2.8 miles, then turn left (north) onto Rte. Z toward Centralia. After 10.8 miles turn right (east) onto Rte. D. Go 34 mile and turn right on McDonald Road (gravel). In about 34 mile, take the first left onto Rouse Road; it ends at our place. From Centralia, go south on Jefferson St./Rte. Z to Rte. D (go left on D). From Hallsville take Rte. OO to Z, then left to D. Then continue to follow directions above. GOATSBEARD FARM (E on the map) is a small familyowned and -operated goat dairy northwest of Columbia. We maintain a herd of about 80 goats, 60 of which are milked twice each day from March through December. The milk is used to make a variety of fresh and aged artisanal farmstead goat cheeses sold throughout Missouri. Visitors to the farm can see frolicking baby goats, tour the dairy facility, visit our garden, walk along ponds and pastures, and get an idea of how a small goat dairy operates on a daily basis. Cheeses will be available for tasting and purchase. Call us at 573-875-0706 if you have any questions. Address: 11351 Callahan Creek, Harrisburg

Take I-70 west to Fayette exit/Hwy 40. Go northwest on Hwy 40 about 4 miles, turn right on Hwy J. Follow J north about 8 miles and turn left on Callahan Creek Road. The farm is about a mile farther, on the right just across the concrete bridge. HAPPY HOLLOW FARM (F on the map) is in its fourth year of certified organic production, growing vegetables, fruits and raising laying hens. Our goal is to create a v iable thriving farm that can support our family and provide beautiful, nutritious food to our customers. We established the farm as a CSA and have since branched out to selling at local farmers markets, as well as to a few local restaurants. The farm is nestled among the rolling hills along the Missouri River near Jamestown. The primary growing fields border the Little Splice Creek bottom and thus benefit from beautiful silt loam soils that are rich in organic matter. The farming techniques used on this farm are a combination of highly managed cover cropping, crop rotations, the application of compost, mulch and small quantities of minerals and nutrients. My goal as a farmer is to give back more to the soil than I take. Address: 17199 Happy Hollow Road, Jamestown From any direction, get on Hwy 179, then go east off 179 onto Hwy. P toward Lupus. Go 3 miles, turn right onto Lupus Road. Go 2 miles, turn right onto Happy Hollow Road. Go 1 mile, farm is on the right. HONEY CREEK FARM (G on the map) is a diverse farm northeast of Columbia. We are nestled among pastures divided by a winding creek. We grow vegetables and fruit, graze sheep on grass, raise chickens for eggs, and have honeybees. Our goal is to be sustainable and produce the healthiest food possible by the practices we use. This is just our second year farming and we are learning constantly. Come see our farm and join us for a light snack. Address: 7541 N. Ballew Road, Hallsville From Columbia: Go east on I-70 to Exit 131 (Lake of the Woods exit). Note that Google Maps may direct you to the Rte. Z exit (Exit 133) from I-70, but that exit is closed. At Exit 131 turn left onto St. Charles Rock Road; after 0.3 mile, turn right to stay on St. Charles Rock Road. Go 2.8 miles, then turn left (north) onto Rte. Z toward Centralia. Go north on Z approximately 7 miles to Hwy HH. Turn left on HH and go about 1/2 mile to first gravel road on left (Ballew Road). Take Ballew about 1/2 mile to 7541 N. Ballew Road on the right. You will see our mailbox and drive. House sits back from the road. MIGHTY ACORN (H on the map): We raise a full line of vegetables, and this is our fourth year for farming at this location. We are transitioning to organic and have been practicing sustainable inputs since we purchased the property in 2009. One of our specialties is farm-built, laborsaving gadgets that will be on display for the tour. Google Map info: It is farmland only and since there is no dwelling on the property we do not have an official

address. Google map coordinates: 38.99044638838135, -92.40410685539246 Our farm is located 3 miles north of Columbia on Moreau Road. From I-70, take Stadium Boulevard north past the golf course and turn left onto West Driskel Road, just after the Perche Creek bridge. Go approximately 1/2 mile and turn left onto N. Moreau Road and watch for our driveway in another 1/2 mile on the right. The high tunnel is visible from the road and that is the landmark to watch for. PIERPONT FARMS (I on the map) is a 34-acre family farm located just south of Columbia near Rock Bridge State Park. We are not certified organic, but follow organic practices. In addition to growing many crops outdoors, we have a greenhouse for starting plants and grow in 2 high tunnels year round. We use a half-acre Haygrove tunnel mainly for tomatoes, raspberries, melons and sweet potatoes. We grow just about everything you can grow in mid-Missouri for our CSA members, restaurants, colleges, the Columbia Farmers Market and Boone Hospital. We have a demonstration garden/u-pick area for our CSA customers. We raise laying hens for eggs, bantams for pets and have a beautiful Narragansett tom turkey, Goebels, that is always fully displaying his plumage. Our property also hosts bee hives, which belong to a CSA customer and Walk-About Acres. Address: 8810 State Hwy N, Columbia Go south on Providence Road to Rock Bridge Elementary. Take a left at the light (163) and follow until you reach the 4-way stop at the Pierpont Store. Turn right onto Rt. N, and its a little over a mile on your left. If coming from US 63, go west on 163 and follow past Strawberry Hill to 4-way stop at Pierpont Store. Go straight through the 4-way, and its a little over a mile on your left. Big sign in front yard. Be prepared for friendly, barking dogs. RICHLY BLESSED FARM (J on the map) is a small family farm. It started 10 years ago with a 30-acre, tree-covered ridge and a desire by my husband to raise his family out in the country. We now have what most people would call a homestead. Cows, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, ponies, dogs and cats have all found a home here. We also have two gardens and a greenhouse. Our farm specializes in producing chicken and turkey raised with no antibiotics and certified organic feed. You can find our chicken and turkey at the Columbia Farmers Market and the Lincoln University Farmers Market. You will also find a variety of garden produce (grown using organic practices), baked goods, sewing projects, plants, hanging baskets, and anything else we can think of to share. Address: 54264 Bird Haven Road, Centertown From Columbia: Go west on I-70. Take the Hwy 179 exit. Take Hwy 179 to Hwy 87. Turn left on Hwy 87 and go about 10 miles to Route N. Turn left onto Route N. Go 3 miles to Bird Haven Road. Turn right on Bird Haven Road and go 1/2 mile.

From Jefferson City: Go west on Hwy 50 to the Centertown exit. Turn right onto Route U. Go straight at the stop sign. You will now be on Route NN. Follow Route NN through Centertown and continue on as it goes north out of town. After about 4 miles Route NN will turn into Route N and there will also be a Route N to the left. Take the left Route N. Go about 4 miles and turn on Bird Haven Road. Go 1/2 mile on Bird Haven Road. THE SALAD GARDEN (K on the map) is a small farm located in Ashland, Missouri. On our 1.5-acre plot, we grow a wide array of herbs, flowers, fruits and vegetables, including many open-pollinated and heirloom varieties, using sustainable practices. Our mission is to provide fresh, delicious, healthy, organically grown produce to members of the mid-Missouri community while maintaining and improving the health and quality of the soils, the water, the air and biological life. Address: 16303 S. Hawkins Road, Ashland Were located at 16303 S. Hawkins Road, Ashland, MO. From Columbia, take US 63 south to the Missouri Y exit (toward Missouri M/Guthrie/Ashland). Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto E Broadway/State Hwy Y. Continue to follow East Rte. Y for 2.5 miles and take a slight right onto S. Hawkins Road. Continue 0.8 miles, and well be on the right. TERRA BELLA FARM, near Hatton (L on the map), is a diverse 160-acre farm with several projects aimed at increasing the publics access to locally raised foods and increasing interest in the rural community. Weve been an organic farm since 1999 and follow strictly no-chemical practices, but dropped our certification soon after USDA made it obvious they would make the rules easy for corporate growers rather than small farms. According to our mission, we are dedicated to food for the local community, arts for all and the health of the rural ecosystem, including our farmers. We have vegetable gardens, a timber-stand-improvement project, pasture for cattle and sheep, and a historic wheat project in its third year. We are home to the mid-Missouri Barn Quilt Project. Two of our buildings are solar and our irrigation system is partially solar. Google Map info: Do not follow Google Map directions to Terra Bella Farmtheyll take you to the wrong place. Follow directions below. You can use these map coordinates though: 39.014599,-92.011067 Take I-70 to Exit 144 and go north on Rt. M 4 miles to 1303 Rt. M, on the left. If you get to Rt. E you passed our farm; turn around and go back 0.8 mile, and well be on the right.
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The map below gives a rough idea of the farm locations to help you plan your afternoon. Click here to be taken to this tour map in Google Maps, or find the same tour map through the link on the Slow Food Katy Trail Facebook page. For Google Map directions to each farm from your own point of origin, download the hyperlinked pdf version of this brochure from http://www.slowfood katytrail.blogspot.com. If youre old-school, just rely on the descriptions in this flyer for directions to each farm.

is the mid-Missouri chapter of Slow Food USA, and part of a global movement.
Slow Food advocates for food and farming policy that is good for the public, good for the planet, and good for farmers and workers. Food that is good, clean and fair. GoodThe word good can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. For Slow Food, the idea of good means enjoying delicious food created with care from healthy plants and animals. The pleasures of good food also can help build community and celebrate culture and regional diversity. CleanWhen we talk about clean food, we are talking about nutritious food that is as good for the planet as it is for our bodies. It is grown and harvested with methods that have a positive impact on our local ecosystems and promote biodiversity. FairWe believe that food is a universal right. Food that is fair should be accessible to all, regardless of income, and produced by people who are treated with dignity and justly compensated for their labor. This tour is designed to acquaint you with local farmers and give you an up-close look at their production methods and farming styles. Please feel free to ask them questions about how they grow their food. Slow Food Katy Trail heartily welcomes new members and new energy for the cause. To join our chapter, please go to www.slowfoodusa.org and click on Join/Renew. Send us an email at: slowfoodkatytrail@yahoo.com. Follow us on Facebook.

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