Pumpkin Pie?

Well, first we practiced on watermelons and summer squash....only those that pass a rigorous visual inspection, a blossom-end sniff test and careful knocking and listening get to ride on the Gator from field to table.
So it is with pumpkins. And if you're a very lucky pumpkin, you get delivered into the reverent hands of Chef Mike/No-Limit Catering and Lerry, both Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, for roasting and baking to pumpkin pie!
For more info on the 2011 Farmessorians Pumpkin Pie Adventure click here.
So it is with pumpkins. And if you're a very lucky pumpkin, you get delivered into the reverent hands of Chef Mike/No-Limit Catering and Lerry, both Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, for roasting and baking to pumpkin pie!
For more info on the 2011 Farmessorians Pumpkin Pie Adventure click here.
University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist Marlin Bates visits the class

On February 22, 2011, University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist Marlin Bates shared with the Middle School class some information about plant families, crop rotation, integrated pest management and planning a garden. Each child planned a garden plot to feed a certain number of people for a season with a variety of vegetables of their choice, and worked on a card deck of horticultural information for each vegetable that we'll use in the field at the farm.
Thank you, Marlin, for sharing your time & expertise!
Thank you, Marlin, for sharing your time & expertise!
Do You Like Green Eggs and Ham-burger?

Yes, we like Green Eggs and Ham (burger)! We like them, Sam-I-Am!
We would eat them in a school.....we would eat them when the weather's cool.....
..... See the Results!
We would eat them in a school.....we would eat them when the weather's cool.....
..... See the Results!
$250,000 Pepsi Refresh Everything Grant -- Please vote for us Nov. 1-30, 2010

Click on the photo on the left to go to Pepsi's voting website.
1. At the bottom of the page, log in or create a new login
2. Find our Project: Establish an outdoor classroom and CSA for Clay-Platte Montessori
3. VOTE for this idea! You can vote once a day during the month of November.
4. Share and forward this with friends and family! Anyone age 13+ with a United States email address can vote.
Help us build a greenhouse for year-round growing, an irrigation system and improvements to our chicken coop - It only takes a click to help!
1. At the bottom of the page, log in or create a new login
2. Find our Project: Establish an outdoor classroom and CSA for Clay-Platte Montessori
3. VOTE for this idea! You can vote once a day during the month of November.
4. Share and forward this with friends and family! Anyone age 13+ with a United States email address can vote.
Help us build a greenhouse for year-round growing, an irrigation system and improvements to our chicken coop - It only takes a click to help!
SARE Youth Grants

January, 2010. Several of our students began writing SARE Youth Grant proposals with the help of Jim Pierce, Lincoln University Extension's Innovative Small Farmers Outreach worker.
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.
In addition, Boone's Farm submitted a Farmer/Rancher Grant proposal to help fund the further growth of our Farmessorians projects, because we feel that a Montessori format is a great way for both the children and us to continue our exploration of sustainable farming. We share with the children and they teach us in return!
While none of the grant applications submitted were funded, Izaak's, Hunter's & Taylor's ideas about researching how animals are fed affects the final taste of the food eventually became the Green Eggs & Ham-burger event at the school. It was important enough research within the school community the kids (okay, and the teachers) decided to just do it anyway!
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.
In addition, Boone's Farm submitted a Farmer/Rancher Grant proposal to help fund the further growth of our Farmessorians projects, because we feel that a Montessori format is a great way for both the children and us to continue our exploration of sustainable farming. We share with the children and they teach us in return!
While none of the grant applications submitted were funded, Izaak's, Hunter's & Taylor's ideas about researching how animals are fed affects the final taste of the food eventually became the Green Eggs & Ham-burger event at the school. It was important enough research within the school community the kids (okay, and the teachers) decided to just do it anyway!
Herbs in Winter
The children helped maintain the system and learned about pH, nutrients, air, water, light and aphids that moved in with the potted plants.
In the atrium with our growing produce, the children applied their knowledge of math, language and science to the practical task of developing a plan and making decisions for their business. The table in front of the window was a favorite place for other work, too. |
The project that started it all.....
In the very early spring of 2010, Middle School Director BetiWyn Holcombe asked for ideas to help the children raise funds for their trip to Greece & Italy in 2011. We built a small hydroponic raceway system with supplemental T5 lighting for the classroom and began growing herbs and salad greens that were offered to school community families on a donation basis. The deer that live in the school's 10-acre wood were both excited and frustrated by the tender green delicacies...on the other side of the window! - artwork by Taylor, age 12
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Market Days / Subscription Pick-up
Fresh eggs by subscription and fresh herbs through the winter..... Vegetables, meat & eggs through the summer!
Fall Dates TBA Our Awesome Sponsors!
A whole bunch of really awesome companies have helped us by donating cool stuff for our Market and our projects. Thank You all for your generous gifts!
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Last year's projects
![]() MoonShine Mix, Azomite, seeds and fresh herbs.... and transforming a pasture into a garden!
Click on the photo for a glimpse into our work. Fun at the Farm
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EarthCare KC helps make your grass 'Greener
EarthCare KC is our contractor for lawn applications of Azomite, Aragonite and other organic fertilizers and lawn care.
As a special bonus for us, all of the CPCH families can get started on getting out of the chemical game and making thier lawns healthier for us, our pets and even our grass....and help support our fund-raising. For each average lawn application of Azomite, our Greece/Italy fund grows by $17! Click HERE to contact EarthCare and schedule your lawn today!
As a special bonus for us, all of the CPCH families can get started on getting out of the chemical game and making thier lawns healthier for us, our pets and even our grass....and help support our fund-raising. For each average lawn application of Azomite, our Greece/Italy fund grows by $17! Click HERE to contact EarthCare and schedule your lawn today!