The Shires in the Snow

The Shires in the Snow
Does this scarf make my butt look big??

Friday, August 20, 2010

This is an opportunity to meet other farmgirls from across the miles...

So many forum entries are about meeting up with other farmgirls so here is another chance.
Farmgirl events are planned for farmgirls who WANT to meet other farmgirls to discuss all things MJF and beyond.

Efforts have been made to ensure a good time for everyone.

Please send photos ASAP and registrations.

Thank you .
Farmgirls of the Heartland

Monday, August 9, 2010

Midwest Apron Gathering 2010

Midwest Apron Gathering 2010
Hosted by
Farmgirls of the Heartland

You are cordially invited to attend the Midwest Apron Gathering to be held in Kansas City, Missouri.

September 18, 2010 at Shoal Creek Living History Museum at Hodge Park

This registration will include admission to the Back to Basics Farm Fair, being held on the grounds, lunch, and a few events and items available only to farmgirls.

The Back to Basics Farm Fair will have guest speakers from the Master Gardener Program, the University of Missouri Extension, Comanche Acres Iris Gardens, the KC Museum Loula Long Combs Fashion Paper Doll exhibit and illustrator Johanna Gast Anderton, CSA farmer and MJF farmgirl will discuss organic farming and CSA programs.
Quilt displays using the 19th century living history buildings and grounds as a backdrop to show case the quilts. The Model A Club of Greater Kansas City will proudly display their vintage show automobiles, and music will add to the day.

For farmgirls only there will be a “sweet repeat cookbook exchange”. Bring old or new cookbooks to swap. Dutch oven cooking class,
Photo contest, silent auction and free camping on the grounds of the museum. ( please send info for tents and campers.) For hotel and motel information please contact me direct.




Registration Form


Name___________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________

Phone_______________________ Cell________________________
Email_______________________

Camping/ Tent____________________________________________

Vegetarian or Vegan_______________________________________
(This will help accommodate for your lunch)

Chapter and MJF # ________________________________________

The $15 registration fee will include admission to the park for the fair, lunch, classes and a few surprises just for farmgirls.

Checks made payable to Shoal Creek LHM and sent to Wende Wagner, 31 N. E. 69 Hwy, Claycomo, MO 64119-3110.

Please share information about travel plans and if interested in more farmgirl fun in the Kansas City area. Plans can be made to tour the organic dairy on Friday or the casinos on Sat. evening and farm visits on Sunday.

Directions to Shoal Creek Living History Museum are 435 N or S Exit 152 to the East towards Liberty, MO. LEFT at Shoal Creek Parkway to an immediate LEFT go 3/4 mile to entrance of park.

From I-35 North or South Exit 152 West to Shoal Creek Parkway. Go RIGHT then immediate LEFT and 3/4 mile to park entrance.







PHOTO CONTEST
Come express yourself at the
Apron Gathering Photo Contest.

Photos must be presented on the grounds by 11:00 a.m.
The photos will be on display for the day.

Photos will be judged on originality, composition, and relationship to the category. First through fourth place and one Best in Show photo will be selected. Please read form for mailing photos.

Photos must be original work of the exhibitor. Please do not submit originals that can not be replaced. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged photos.

Do not frame photos. All photos must be mounted on cardstock, matting or foam board.
Name, category, and title must be on the back and no identifying marks on the front of the entry. Photos can not be removed before 4:00 p.m.!!

CATEGORIES:
Animals and Friends
Ain’t my Tractor Sexy
Our Bounty
Cowgirl UP
Grand Barns
Cowboy True
Farmgirls Forever
Farm Humor


A $1 donation, made payable to SCLHM , for each photo is suggested.

Name ___________________ Name_________________
Category_________________ Category______________
Title_____________________ Title__________________




Requirements for photo contest entries to be mailed and not attending the Apron Gathering.

We are sorry you will be unable to attend this wonderful day.

Photos must be received by Thursday September 16, 2010.

Photos must have self-addressed stamped envelope/packaging with enough postage to return all photos.

Do not send originals! We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged photos.

All photos will be returned following the fair.

Photo contest winners will be posted online in the MJF Connection and submitted to MJF magazine. It is to their discretion if the contest is published.

Thank you.

Wende Wagner
31 N. E. 69 Hwy
Claycomo, MO 64119-3110
WWRJS2@aol.com

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Making plans.............

Last month we visited the Commanche Iris Gardens and had lunch in Deerborn, MO.
Wow. The iris gardens were spectacular.

This month we had a Meet & Greet for the Farmgirls on the Loose Tour.
The Hughes lob cabin in Shoal Creek Living History Museum really set the mood for the dinner. Everyone loved the cabin. Thank you to Debbie Green for setting it up.

There are no plans for July, YET. If anyone else has plans let me know.

August is state fair month. Pick and state and pick a state fair. I like Iowa myself, but we were also tossing around the idea of Minnesota and actually setting up for MJF Meet & Greet. Bonnie Ellis, from MN, will be working a Moo booth for the Dairy Council and will look into the possibility of having a booth too.
The Missouri state fair is the closest ,in Sedalia.

September 18 is the Apron Gathering out chapter is hosting . It is in conjunction with the Back to Basics Farm Fair in Shoal Creek. All hands on deck for this one.
We would also like to have a vendor booth of our own for the day. This would involve making items or vintage kitchen, garden, linen anything to sell. Also, books.

The website will be updated for those wishing to attend. It will include the map, admission, lunch and events just for farmgirls and the rest is the farm fair.

October, November, December are available if you have an idea for the chapter.
Don't forget about a Christmas gathering, too.

WENDE

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Upcoming events, meetings and outings...

Hope everyone is surviving the last of winter and ready to plant for spring.


Dear Farmgirls of the Heartland,

A list of datesfor meetings and outings follows. Please RSVP if you are or are not able to attend meetings or outings. Don't forget your aprons!!

March 28, 2010

A meeting and outing 11:00 am to Brown's Emporium. After a brief meeting and a few hours of browsing 18,000 sq. feet of antique booths we will have lunch at a local restaurant. There are several to choose from. Brown's is located at I-70 and Noland Road.

As an added bonus there is an in-store promotional of 15 % off everything in the entire store except items marked firm or on sale. This only happens three times a year and TAH DAH it is our day to visit. The store would like to know the number of farmgirls attending so they can prepare a table for us. Hosted by Carol McElroy. Thank you Carol.



March 20 & 21, 2010



If you are interested in fiber arts this is a wonderful opportunity to see alpacas up close and get informtion.

This year MOPCA is being held in Kansas City, so take advantage of the location and this wonderful event.



We can attend as a group if interested. Please let me know soon about this event.


The Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association host their 7th annual show at the American Royal/Hale Arena in Kansas City, MO. This event features over 500 loveable alpacas being exhibited in judged competitions. Auxiliary events of spin-off and fiber arts competitions, fleece show, and photo contests will be on display. Over 30 vendors will be showcasing their wares of alpaca garments, farm supplies, jewelry, and more! There is a Silent Auction benefiting veterinary students at Kansas State, Missouri University, and Oklahoma State. Over 200 farms will be set up and ready to welcome visitors. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun. March 20th-21th, 2009. Doors open to the public at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free to the Public. Visit www.mopaca.org for more details.

Thanks!


~Kim B.
MOPACA Invitational Publicity Coordinator
www.mopaca.org



April,24, 2010 RSVP by April 22.



Shatto Dairy Farm.. Try it again. Tour fee of $5.

Meet 10:00 am at the dairy in Osborn, MO . Lunch following at a local restaurant.





May 15, 2010 Saturday.


Comanche Iris and Water Gardens in Gower, MO.Have you ever seen fields and fields of gorgeous isis??
www.comancheiris.com (816) 424-6436
We can picnic at the gardens or make a reservation in Deerborn at Cook's Corner or Hamer's in Edgerton.

Jim and Lamoine Hedgecock have over 2,500 different iris and in June the daylilies will be in bloom.
Bring your camera and all mothers get an iris to take home. Bring your mother for a pre-mother's day outing.



June 14 OR 15 , 2010

Farmgirls of the Heartland will be hosting dinner for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Road Trip and visiting farmgirls from the area.

Dutch ovens over a fire/ pot luck / BBQ at Shoal Creek Living History Museum. There will be a sign up sheet at the meetings.

A discussion for a menu is needed.

www.farmgirlsontheloose.blogspot.com Your name should be listed under profile, if it isn't please notify me to have your name and sister number added. Thank you.

RSVP by May 1st for the road trip. In part or for the day or all of it there must be a head count.



July, 2010 ??


August, 2010 ???
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO. Aug 12 - 22. Pick a date to attend.


September 18, 2010

Farmgirls of the Heartland will be hosting an " Apron Gathering" for all farmgirls across the miles. Located at Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Sign up to help with your favorite events. All hands on deck. We are sponsoring the Apron Gathering at the Farm Fair - Back to Basics.

Signature Quilt person needed.

Quilt show person needed.

Hospitality for farmgirls attending needed.

Contests are: photography, handwork, canned goods and baked goods. Assistance is needed and please enter.

Farmgirls may camp at this location at no charge. Hostpitality is needed for those staying on the grounds.


Thank you and look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Wende

816-468-1282


Badges.

Just a reminder to review badges to be earned. You may have already earned a badge and need to apply for it.

Would you like to teach a class to earn a badge or help others earn a badge??

Friday, January 29, 2010

FEBRUARY FARMGRILS IN KCMO

Brrr....
Howdy farmgirls,

Have you hugged your dairy cow today???
We will have a tour of Shatto Milk Company on February 6 (Sat), 2010.
Meet us in the lobby of the organic dairy farm by 10:00 am.

www.shattomilk.com

I-35 north to 116 west to 33 north to Osborn, MO.

Lunch to follow in Plattsburg at a local restaurant.

Please RSVP as soon as possible. The dairy would like a head count for the tour.
A $5 pp fee for the tour.

Come join us for a moooooooving experience. I hear the milk tasting is awesome.

See ya there and watch your step !!

WENDE

Sunday, January 10, 2010

A few months ago we tossed around the idea of a Prairie Pilgramage to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museums and Homesites. Well, after much consideration and cabin fever) I have been looking into this project.This will require some feedback from anyone interested.
This will be a ZIG ZAG across the prairie states. The zig and the zag are important for travel/convoy.

This is how the trail rendezvous will work. Anyone is invited to join the trail at anytime. Reservations must be made in advance!! No exceptions for this. You will be responsible for getting to and from point A to point B to point C ETC.You will be responsible for all of your own expenses, gas, etc.For those who do not have campers or tents , hotels/motels will be suggested in close proximity. There maybe a bus tour involved on some of the sites.

We MUST plan "giving projects" along the way. We will have this figured out before the tour. Donations such as clothing, food pantries, etc. Something to give back to the community.

There are 6 designated sites we will be seeing. There will scheduled stops along the way for additonal museums and parks. This need to be planned as a group as well.Like mentioned before.. anyone can join and drop out at anytime. You must decide how much of the tour you can do or want to do.

This will be a great opportunity to meet up with pen pals, blog pals, family ( if you wish) and to meet new friends and farm sisters.Each chapter is welcome to plan a night of activites, food and fun.There will be pre-announced contests along the way.In De Smet,SD there is a scavenger hunt with a pre-purchased it from the museum. We can have a board game night, craft night, learn a new craft night and planned pot lucks etc.

Starting in De Smet, SD to Walnut Grove, MN to Pepin WI, to Burr Oak, IA to Independece, KS and finally to Mansfield, MO.I know that Pepin is the birthplace, but for traveling sake this will help with the zig zag.We will try to make the best recommendations for everything from road travel, restaurants, camping and hotels.

There will be a phone tree for everyone on the trail so we do not lose anyone. There will also be waivers and contact information to be filled out by everyone. Safety first.

Anyone interested in the idea please contact me as soon as possible so we can start a blog site and those not able to join us can read about our travels and enjoy the photos as if they were eating dust on the trail with us. The month of June comes to mind. It is before it gets to hot and after the rains. July is the Farm Fair at Mary Janes Farm do not want to miss that.

Thanks.WENDE#660
Many of you are getting cabin fever like me, because the weather is clear and still..yep.. clear up to your fanny and still snowing !!!
Remember spring and summer are on the way to save the day!
And, as a reminder September will be here before we know it and we need to do a great deal of planning for the 2010 Arpon Gathering, September 18th at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.

A few things already planned are - County Fair Contest -judging will be in the categories of canning /preseving, handwork and baked goods ; Photo contest, Sweep Repeat cookbook exchange, Farm classes and seminars and a signature/friendship quilt for the event.

Rene Groom will be attending as well as authors for book signings.

Back to Basics and Country Skills is the backdrop for this event.
Any questions or ideas please let me know.

Thank you to everyone for making this chapter successful.

WENDE

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Welcome to the new blogspot for our chapter !

WELCOME !

January and February are membership drive months. We will be planning meetings three months in advance, so if you have any ideas for location and /or would like to host the meeting please let me know soon.
Carol McElroy has offered to host the March meeting and we am looking forward to it.

Besides the meetings we will incorporate outings and farmgirl classes. Please join us and bring a friend.

Do not forget we need ideas for community service projects and project giving (charitable organizations).

Also, read our henhouse on maryjanesfarm.com/snitz/.
We post often to the henhouse for all farmgirls across the US.

Happy January. We are expecting more snow in KC this week. LOVE'N IT ! * * * * * *