Organic Food Sources

Organic Food

Missiouri

American Pasturage, Inc. maintains its livestock on grass pastures year round. During inclement weather, the animals receive grass hay right in the pasture. The veal calves are left with the cow in the pasture from birth to market. "We do not confine our animals or use antibiotics, growth hormones, ionophores, steroids, chemically altered feeds or by-product feeds. Animals that require veterinary treatment are excluded from our meat products." A supply of Elysian veal and Pasture "Purefect" Beef is available at most times. The USDA-inspected meat is vacuum-packed and frozen. Shipments can be made to any location in the U.S. Their meat can also be found at the Greater Springfield Farmers Market on Saturdays from mid-April to the end of October. The veal cuts are available as cutlets, loin chips, sirloin steak, rib roast, shoulder eye roast, breast roast, cross-cut shanks stew, shish kabob, ground meat, and liver. The beef is currently available as 30-week old, unweaned whole ground only. It averages 93% lean and is packaged in 2# packages. Grass-finished beef cuts will be available in the future. "We don't observe regular business hours, so call ahead anytime between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM."
American Pasturage, Inc.,
Rick Hopkins,
P.O. Box 190, Marionville MO 65705.
(417) 258-2394.
goodhealth@elysianveal.com
http://americanpasturage.com

Crocket Beefmasters has not used pesticides or herbicides on their farm for over 20 years. Nor do they use antibiotics, hormones, growth stimulants, or grain of any kind. Their animals are raised exclusively on a pasture that is rich in legumes. Whole and halves of beef are available, with smaller amounts by request.
Crocket Beefmasters,
23803 Lawrence 2140, Marionville MO 65705.
(417) 258-7251.

Green Hills Harvest produces organic milk from Jersey-cross cows. Owners Kerry and Barb Buchmayer say that a few customers have wondered if their skim and 2% milk is mislabeled because it tastes so creamy. The Buchmayers feed their cows a limited amount of organic grain to supplement the fresh pasture. Although the cows are technically "grain-fed," they get about 1/3 to 1/2 as much grain as is typically fed in a standard dairy. The milk is hormone and pesticide free. Green Hills Harvest milk products will soon be available in select stores in the Kansas City area.
Green Hills Harvest,
Kerry and Barb Buchmayer,
14649 Hwy M., Purdin MO 64674.
(660) 244-5858.

Pasture-Raised Poultry offers broiler chickens raised in portable cages on pasture. The birds are fed organic grain when available. The Ramers also have a limited supply of pasture-raised beef and will raise other animals (such as pigs, turkeys, and rabbits) on request.
Pasture Raised Poultry,
Lloyd Ramer,
Rt. 1, Box 159, Rutledge MO 63563.
(660) 883-5795.

Schafer Farms Natural Meats. David and Alice Schafer became involved in pasture-intensive farming in 1985 after a trip to the grassland farms of New Zealand "whacked us on the side of the head." Seeing the wisdom of the New Zealand ranching system, they came home with a keen desire to recreate grassfarming in Missouri. Now, fifteen years later, their family farm offers pasture-finished beef and lamb plus pastured pork and chicken to mail order customers from as far away as the Middle East. "We ship as little as one lamb chop and as much as a whole steer." Local customers can buy their products at their farm and at Wild Oats stores and select restaurants in Kansas City. You will also find limited quantities at the SunSplash Market in Naples, Florida, and Fresh Air Fare in St. Joseph, Missouri. The meat from their dairy/British cross herd is "consistently tender."
Schafer Farms Natural Meats,
David and Alice Schafer,
56 S.W. 52nd Ave., Trenton MO 64683.
(800) 467-5262 or (660) 359-6545. dna76@juno.com

The Semper Fidelis Ranch, established in 1979, offers pasture-raised beef, pork, and chickens. The Hempels grind their own grain. They do not use antibiotics or hormones. The beef is available in quantity only.
Semper Fidelis Ranch,
Matthew and Albert Hempel,
Rt. 1, Box 52, Eldridge MO 65463.
(573) 363-5213; fax: (573) 363-5957.

Spurling Farms animals are raised on pasture, with minimal grain in the winter. Conventional corn feeding is available for those who request it. The farm offers beef in whole, halves, or split halves and whole fryers on a subscription basis. Check for availability on the beef. Fryers are available June through September. Spurling Farms,
Chad Spurling,
24217 Audrain Rd. 332, Mexico MO 65265.
(573) 581-0216.
chads@sockets.net