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About Wichita Food Co-op's Producers Garibay Gardens Susan & Charlie Garibay, 619 S Grove, Kingman, KS 67068Products: In-Season: Elderberries, blackberries, red raspberries, black raspberries, tomatoes, asparagus, peppers, melons, other misc vegetables and produce, jams and jellies Grass-fed beef Charlie and Susan Garibay have a lifelong history of producing and consuming their own food. From the garden to the pasture, they practice earth-friendly, all-natural, organic production methods. Artificial chemicals are never used, whether it is the garden on the southeast corner of Kingman, or their 300 acres of grass near Penalosa. Their cow herd of over 20 cows have plenty of grass and fresh spring fed water. No hormones or antibiotics are ever used on their cattle. Their pastured beef is usually processed when the calves are over 1000#. Available as 1/4, 1/2, or whole beef. For more info, call 620-532-2756. Schultz Buffalo Ranch Fred and Marcella Schultz, 1905 West 69th Av, Hutchinson, KS 67502For more info, call 620-669-3783. Products: Pastured Buffalo A centrally-located water supply is the distictive feature that sets Schultz Buffalo Ranch apart from many others. Fred and Marcella Schultz have over 50 Buffalo cows that graze crop forage in several paddocks. When it is time to move the stock to another paddock to graze, they bring them all in to the water source and open a gate to a different paddock, then close the gate from where they had been grazing. A water pump and another windmill provide most of the fresh water. No hormones or antibiotics are used on the buffalo and no chemicals are used on the grass. Additional feed is baled for winter feeding and some alfalfa is also available. They also offer other unique items such as hides and dried skulls. Their processing is done locally. In addition to listed cuts, jerky and meat sticks, their buffalo may be special ordered by the 1/4, 1/2 or whole. Buffalo is up to 97 % fat free, high in CLA and omega-3, is considered heart healthy and high in protein. Fred and Marcella have been Members of the Kansas Buffalo Association for over 8 years and also have over 45 beef cows. Spring Creek Ranch 316-640-0865Products: Lamb Lambs are acquired by spring creek ranch from local 4-H and other small farm flocks, lambs are usually grass-fed and grain-finished. For more info: www.normsflour.com |
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