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Buildings
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• FarmTek

Events
• 20th National Small Farm Trade Show & Conference, November 1-3, 2011

 
Farm Equipment
• Abundant Flow Water Systems Inc.
• Flo-Matic Dispensers
• Hoss Professional Gardening Tools
• Monkeyrack Products, LLC
(mobile ladder stabilizer)

• Tractor Connection

Fencing
• Powerflex Fence

Fertility
• Kinsey Agricultural Services, Inc.

Fuel
• Hydro-Star, LLC
(hydrogen generator)


 
Legal Services
• Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund®

Organic
• Midwest Organic Services Association

Seeds
• Morgan County Seed

Sheep
• Craft's at Bluffton
(Jacob sheep)
 
CATTLE
Ankole-Watusi Cattle —Heat-tolerant cattle useful for calving ease, hybrid vigor, low-fat meat, roping. Enjoy owning something beautiful and unusual. Skulls available. AWIR, 22484 W 239 St, Spring Hill KS 66083; watusi@aol.com; AWIR.org.

Missouri Beef Industry Counci; 800-441-6242; http://missouribeefcouncil.com

Scottish Highland Cattle, looking for something different. Low fat, low cholesterol beef. Good foragers, docile, easy calving, profitable, ideal for homesteaders. Free info. Heartland Highland Cattle Association, 417-345-0575; highlandcattle@centurytel.net; www.heartlandhighlandcattleassociation.org.

CHEESEMAKING
Learn the art of cheesemaking. Classes available in Hermann, Missouri, with an ongoing schedule available at www.cheesewriter.com. Class participants will make four types of cheese, hands-on instruction by a professional cheesemaker. Evening classes meet for five consecutive weeks. Weekend classes available for groups with prior arrangement. Contact Janet Hurst, 660-216-1749 or jlynnehurst@yahoo.com.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
T. Murphy Associates www.agmis.com

EQUIPMENT
McKnight Tire, 1909 N Providence Rd, Columbia MO 65202; 573-442-6178

FERTILIZER—ORGANIC
Humus Compost—Organic humus fertility for all plants in all soils. Humus Tea to enhance any fertility program: liquid, organic, sprayable, non-burning, a good energy booster, and balanced soil microlife. Ag Pro—organic humus fertility for all field crops, pastures and legume crops. Microleverage/Kropf Ag Services, 16048 Woodland Rd, Hughesville MO 65334; 660-287-2008; rk66@mypeople.net; www.microleverage.com.

FESTIVALS
Michigan Fiber Festival, Allegan, Michigan, Aug 19-21, 2011; 269-948-2497; www.michiganfiberfestival.info

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival: It’s a Weekend of Fun for the Whole Family! Fiber arts classes, stock dog trial, Country Store, Border collie demonstrations and “Sheep 101”, sheep & fleece shows, kid’s activities, educational workshops & demonstrations, used equipment sale, Hall of Breeds demonstration, lambing barn, Make It With Wool competition. See website for full details. When: September 9-11 2011. Where: Jefferson Fair Park, Jefferson, Wisconsin. How Much: $5.00 daily, Weekend Pass $10.00. Kids 8 & under are free. Free Parking. www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.

FRUIT
Hardy, Disease-Resistant varieties of Fruit Trees, Grapes, and Berries. Large Selection, Superior Quality, Guaranteed. Request Catalog. Schlabach’s Nursery, 2784-SFT Murdock Rd, Medina NY 14103.

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GARDEN SEEDS
Garden seed for cool climate, short season areas. Specializing in seed for Vegetable, Flower, and Herb varieties for far north and mountain areas. All varieties performance tested in Alaska. Your cool weather garden experts: www.bestcoolseeds.com.

HERBS
600 varieties of common and exotic herb plants and seeds for the home gardener and small grower. Companion Plants, Inc., 7247 N Coolville Ridge, Athens OH 45701; 740-592-4643; info@companionplants.com; www.companionplants.com.

HOGS
Large Black Hogs breeding stock for sale. Great mothers and very gentle. One of the best breeds for grass farming. Also limited quantity of USDA-inspected pork. Underhill Farms, 187 21st Ave, Moundridge KS 67107; 620-345-8415; www.underhillfarms.com.

National Hereford Hog Association. National sale each fall (August 28, 2010). For Breeders Directory information contact Nancy Moses, 1625 Co Rd 1325 N, Greenup IL 62428; 217-923-3106; ram_2@live.com.

National Tamworth Swine Association. Great for grass farming, niche markets. Long, lean, great flavor. For more information contact Tamworth Assn, 621 North 850 West, Greencastle IN 46135; 765-653-4913; tamassoc@webtv.net www.tamworthswine.net.

NURSERIES
225 species of Bare-root Native Plants. Evergreens and Deciduous—Trees and Shrubs. Sizes ranging from 6-12” to 6-8’. Minimum order $100.00. Write today for free catalog! Alpha Nurseries, Inc., 3737 – 65th St, Holland MI 49423; Phone: 269-857-7804; Fax: 269-857-8162; www.alphanurseries.com.

ORGANIC
Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA), PO Box 821, 122 W Jefferson St, Viroqua WI 54665; 608-637-2526; www.mosaorganic.org

PEST CONTROL
Stop Crows from destroying young corn. Proven method for two-acre garden or less. Nothing harmful. You have everything you need at home. Brochure $5. Crows Nevermore, Box 1608T, Black Mountain NC 28711.

POULTRY
Ducklings, goslings: Sebastapols; Brown Chinese; Buff, White, Grey Africans; Buff, Grey Pomeranians; Buff goslings; Pekins; Rouens; Saxony; Appleyards; Magpies; Crested Campbells; many colors of Calls and Runners. Johnson’s Waterfowl, 36882 160th Ave, Middle River MN 56737; 218-222-3556. Free brochure.

Free—5 exotic chicks or 3 ducks with every 100 frypan specials ordered, $31.95 + postage. Also, hatching Cornish Cross, standard breeds, fancy chicks, ducks, geese, turkey, bantams, guineas, pheasants, quail, peafowl. Supplies, videos, and brochures. Cackle Hatchery-SFT, Box 529, Lebanon MO 65536; 417-532-4581; www.cacklehatchery.com.

Free Catalog: Commercial breed and fancy breed chicks, turkeys, ducklings, Muscovy ducklings, goslings, guineas, bantams, pheasants, quail, books, poultry-raising equipment, and hatching supplies. Hoffman Hatchery, Box 129N, Gratz PA 17030; 717-365-3694; www.hoffmanhatchery.com.

Incubators & parts, brooders, medications, wormers, cheap egg cartons, books, feeders, waterers, leg bands, transport crates, range poultry equipment, and much more. Shipping is included in most prices! Poultryman’s Supply Company, PO Box 612, Columbus IN 47203; 812-603-7722; www.poultrymansupply.com.

Oakwood Game Farm www.oakwoodgamefarm.com

Poultry Plucking is easy and affordable with The Featherman automatic plucker. Pluck farm poultry or game birds spanking clean in seconds while you watch. Featherman Plucker, PO Box 62, Jamesport MO 64648; 660-684-6035; www.featherman.com.

Sun Ray Chicks Hatchery. Chicks, ducks, turkeys, goslings. Spring price special (light/heavy breed mix, 10% broilers) March-May: 100 for $38.95. Call or write for price list. PO Box 300, Hazelton IA 50641; 800-872-0481; www.sunrayhatchery.com.

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SEEDS
Heirloom Acres Seeds. Quality heirloom and open-pollinated flower and vegetable seeds. 1,000 varieties. Good prices. Christian family business. Free catalogue and website! Heirloom Acres Seeds, 2529 CR 338, New Bloomfield MO 65063; 573-491-3001; www.heirloomacresseeds.com.

SHEEP
American Cotswold Record Association. A dual-purpose animal with high quality wool and meat. Contact Vicki Rigel, PO Box 59, Plympton MA 02367; 781-585-2026; www.cotswoldsheep.us.com.

Continental Dorset Club. The breed for all reasons and the breed for all seasons. Executive Secretary/Treasurer Debra Hopkins, PO Bo 506, N Scituate RI 02857; 401-647-4676; fax 401-647-4679; cdcdorset@cox.net; http://dorsets.homestead.com.

Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America (ISBONA), 7783 Concession 2 Rd, RR#3, Wellandport, Ontario, Canada LOR 2JO; 905-957-6266; willowfarm@talkwireless.ca; www.isbona.com.

Katahdin Hair Sheep International, 479-444-8441, www.katahdins.org

Lambshire Polypays. Polypay rams and ewes; NSIP flock. Use EPDs to improve your number born, milk production, and lamb growth. Pasture-based healthy flock. Accelerated lambing, great mothers. 330-695-5291. anderson.37@osu.edu.

No-Shear Hair Sheep— American Blackbelly and Barbados Blackbelly. Low maintenance, very hardy, year-round breeding, usually twin. Addictive meat quality. Buy registered stock from BBSAI breeders. Directory at www.blackbellysheep.org.

TOOLS
Greasebuster ™ Tools. Loosen up frozen grease fittings and bearings. Send $39 (includes S&H), or $48 for new shop size (includes S&H); or request free information from T-J Tools Ltd., PO Box 120, Waynesville OH 45068-0120; phone/fax 513-897-5142; www.onlinefarmer.com.

VEGETABLES
Vegetable seeds, planting supplies, plastic mulch, drip irrigation. Large selection for home gardener or commercial grower. Call or write for a free catalog. Morgan County Seeds, Dept #SFT, 18761 Kelsay Rd, Barnett MO 65011-3009; 573-378-2655; fax 573-378-5401; www.morgancountyseeds.com.

VETERINARY SERVICES
Centralia Veterinary Clinic, Inc. 573-682-3312

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