A Farmer and his Corn

Organic farmer Anthony Boutard sells direct to the public rather than to distributors, he (and his wife Carol) joined what they describe as a "cook's market," the small but well-curated selection of vendors at the Hillsdale Farmers' Market just outside the city's core. Many of the city's premier chefs soon heard about the quality and unusual variety of Ayers Creek's produce, especially the chicories, tomatoes, garlic and the polenta that Anthony grinds from heirloom flint corn. And many became regular customers.

That corn has become Anthony Boutard's passion, so much so that he wrote a book about it called "Beautiful Corn: America's Original Grain from Seed to Plate." Not bad for a crop he says was originally just a whim, borne from childhood memories like the smell of cornbread fresh from the oven. Read the full text: http://cookingupastory.com/a-farmer-a...

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[AetherDreamSeeker]

You guys always seem to dig up the most amazing people and give them the spot light they deserve. The amount of love and dedication that this man pours in his work is just awe inspiring.

[foodfarmerearth]

thanks - and big time respect for him and his work too.

There really are a lot of folks out there doing excellent work. I can't share them all, but hopefully I'll make a dent. ;-)

[Henry Johnson]

Viva corn!

[qwerty kwerty]

9000 years ago corn was a tiny little thing. Over time Native people developed it into the big plant that "Indian corn" is today. It's nice to see his appreciation for corn.

[Brent s]

Love what your doing.

"Know who grows your food...buy local"

[MrCleverclips]

i hope this man's corn crop burns to the ground

[charlene30ful]

thank you for clean food

[foodfarmerearth]

yes - I hear what you're saying. =)

[WalterSwartz]

He really loves his corn.