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Connections
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Farmers’ markets are a great place for farmers and chefs to connect. Farmers are displaying their produce so that a chef or consumer can see the type and quality of produce that farmer grows as well as they are available to answer any questions about their farm and growing methods. Many of Missouri’s farmers are growing heirloom and non-traditional varieties of produce that chefs are looking for or they are willing to grow specific varieties if the demand is there.
Most farmers’ markets are on Saturday mornings which may not be the best time of day for chefs; however the Missouri Farmers Market Directory provides a list of all the farmers markets in the state. Many of these markets have web site that list their vendors and the type of produce sold. It’s another way to locate unique products if going to the farmers’ market is not an option.
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Local Foods
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Where to find restaurants using local foods?
Using local foods is becoming a hot trend in restaurants around Missouri. Restaurants see
using Missouri products as a way to differentiate themselves from the large chain restaurants.
Below are links to individual restaurants or Web sites that will
help you locate restaurants using local foods. If you are a restaurant who uses local
foods, let us know and we will add you to our list.
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Connecting Farmers & Chefs
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The University of Missouri’s Food Circles Networking Project is connecting farmers and chefs through a web site. This web site allows farmers to list their products available and then chefs can browse the site to see what they can purchase.
Farmers and chefs are both extremely busy and keep unique hours. These hours can be opposite each other and makes phone communication between the two difficult. This is one of the barriers to working together. The Farmer-Chef web site is designed to aid in communication between the two groups.
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Missouri Exchange
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Missouri Exchange, www.missouriexchange.com/, is a free Web site that broadens marketing opportunities for Missouri producers who specialize in niche market products. Producers who list merchandise on the Web site have 24-hour access to potential buyers throughout the state, the country and even around the world. The site showcases Missouri’s diverse agricultural products, links sellers to the market, helps source hard to find products and educates consumers and producers. Users can buy and sell timber, nuts, fruits, botanicals, native plants, mushrooms and other agricultural products.
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