Hello there. I thought that a nice addition to the blog would be a sort of "get to know your local farms" posts. So I will start and anyone else can post about a local farmer that they think all should know about.
Wheatfield Hill Organics
Wheatfield Hill Organics is a small, 5th generation family farm near Durand. Bordered on the west by the Chippewa River and on the east by limestone bluffs, the rolling land was chosen by their forefathers in the early 1900's for pasturing their dairy cattle. Although not used today for dairying , they continue to care for this land by producing certified organic forages, fruits, vegetables and beef. Their beef graze on native natural pastures from early spring through late fall, and in winter are fed organic grains and alfalfa hay. You’ll notice the difference organic makes with Wheatfield Hill beef and produce.
Helen and her family are regular farmer market sellers and have been for years. Wheatfield Hill is also a major supporter of the Eat Local Challenge. Helen is one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. She always has a smile on her face. Stop by their booth on Saturday and support the challenge.
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Hey, the Kees' are the real thing. Profesionals, humans, beautiful people. Pulling off certified organic fresh sweet corn is no easy task, but the Kees do it with precision, and love.
They have inspired me since I met them over ten years ago at the Farmers Market (the old one on railroad street, like in the picture on this post) and the former food coop Sunyata. Strangely, Sunyata Food Coop didn't carry any Wheatfield products. A factor not overlooked when I helped form a new coop in town!
A partial list of food I've eaten from their farm:
blueberries
cantaloupe
raspberries
beef tongue
red watermelon
sweet corn, many varieties
yellow watermelon
delicata squash
marina de chioggia squash
LOTS of other squashes and melons!
tomatoes (cherry, heirloom, roma)
cucumbers
green, purple, yellow peppers
pretty much all other parts of a cow, either separate or ground up!
* I will also note that meeting the kees, out on pasture, with their animals, was a motivating factor in my diet shifting from vegetarian to include local, clean meat.
I am planning on doing a little Heirloom Tomato Tasting during the Eat Local Challenge features at Wheatfield Farm This should be tasty as well as fun. Watch for this episode of Garden Wise with Arlena.
Or try wheatfield Products at Just local Food in Eau Claire WI.
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