Sarah Gehring is our blogger. She's the Member Service Coordinator for the AgriMissouri program. She assists AgriMissouri members in promoting their business or organization and promotes the AgriMissouri brand. The goal of the AgriMissouri Showcase is to introduce consumers to AgriMissouri members, their products and experiences, and promote AgriMissouri activities.Picture yourself at a winery, drinking wine, enjoying delicious local foods where there's a full-service spa! Picture yourself at Chaumette Winery & Vineyards in Ste. Genevieve. Chaumette Winery Chef Adam Lambay tells Julie Harker all about the exciting things going on at this special destination.
All natural beef from a cooperative of producers known as Missouri's Best Beef, Incorporated is meeting the demands of a hungry market. Ron McNear of Koshkonong, in south-central Missouri, started this one-of-a-kind "cooperative corporation" several years ago. Julie Harker learned how producers in Missouri's Best Beef capture value every step of the way and turn out some great tasting beef for consumers.
America's largest edible landscape is opening this Sunday at Kansas City's Powell Gardens and you're invited. Julie Harker found out about this living, educational display of all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that can be grown throughout the Midwest and how the Heartland Harvest Garden came to be.
Two University of Missouri students are putting healthy oats and herbs together in their unique line of granola bars. Julie Harker talked with Sam Adamski to find out all about this AgriMissouri member, Herbal Oats.
The Fair Grove Farmers Market in southwest Missouri opened its 2009 season on Earth Day. Julie Harker learned from Market Master Debra Van Benthusen that this thriving market has lots to be proud of including their special attention to children.
Becky Schantz is a college professor, wife and mother in Marthasville, Missouri, who's in business with her friend to spice up your cooking. Julie Harker learned all about their business, Garlic Earth, and where you can get their one-of-a-kind seasoning blends.
AgriMissouri member Mike Sloan of Swiss Meats knows his wurst! Swiss Meats is one of many sausage makers giving samples and selling their products at the Hermann, Missouri Wurstfest this weekend. Mike is involved in the Hermann Chamber's planning of this big event and tells Julie Harker all about it!
The Hermann Wurstfest began at Stone Hill Winery but almost faded into oblivion if not for the hard work of Stone Hill's owners. Thomas Held, family owner and director of sales and advertising for Stone Hill Winery tells Julie Harker all about the Wurstfest, coming up this year on March 28th and 29th.
Baltimore Bend Vineyard & Winery near Waverly, Missouri is a young business with a personality all its own. Listen as Julie Harker talks with Sarah Schmidt about how her family business got started and their approach to grape growing, wine making and fun!
Did you know you can send your Valentine delicious dark chocolate bars crafted right here in Missouri from imported cacao beans that originated in Madagascar? The owner of Patric Chocolate in Columbia tells Julie Harker about his adventures in Missouri chocolate making.
