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Prairie Grains is the official publication of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, South Dakota Wheat, Inc. and the Minnesota Barley Growers Assocation. |
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Holiday Grains Gift ideas
By Dorinda Anderson & Tracy Sayler This holiday season, why not consider gifts that feature
grains? You can find such gifts at craft fairs and bake sales. You can also consider this list of grains-focused gift ideas compiled by the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. Some of the
products are made locally, and some are made by farmers seeking ways to make additional income or add value to what they produce. Black Beards Black Beards grows and sells black-bearded durum, oats, speltz and flax, mainly as a supplier to wheat weavers. Black Beards also carries a line of products often needed by wheat weavers, such as wheat weaving kits, Scandi, Spanish Moss and books. Prices range from $1.75 to $5.25 per package. Contact Black Beards for a complete wholesale listing at 512 Washington Dr. , Turtle Lake, N.D. 58575; 701-448-9171; e-mail: blkbrds@westriv.com Web site: www.geocities.com/eureka/office/9798 Dakota Drieds Dakotah Drieds, run by a group of women
who work out of their homes, offers a long list of quality, dried flowers and grains, including black bearded wheat, wheat, oats and flax for wholesale. Prices range from $1.55 to $5.95 per package. Contact Dakotah
Drieds at 10730 117th Ave. NW, Crosby, N.D.58730; 701-965-6168; e-mail: dakotahdrieds@nft.net North Dakota Wheat Crafts
Paper Maker
"How to Live on Wheat" This 64-page book by John Hill explains what wheat is (along with other common grains), how to select it and store it, its nutritional qualities, even growing wheat sprouts. It then proceeds to teach you how to make bulgur and popped wheat. There is a section on grinding wheat and the art of breadmaking. You'll learn how to make fluffier whole wheat bread, high protein bread and even whole wheat crackers. Also included are making sourdough and starter, making primitive breads, as well as noodles, pasta and dumplings. There's also an enlightening section on making gluten meat substitute ... how about a tasty Wheat Beefsteak? "How to Live on Wheat" retails for $5 plus $2 shipping/handling and may be ordered from: Bruce & Phyllis Hopkins, Best Prices Storable Foods, PO Box 3182, Quinlan, Texas 75474, ph (903)356-6443, fax (903) 356-6233, Web: http://www.internet-grocer.com
Marko Products "The Prairie Pak" is a reusable heat or cold pack made from wheat. Contact: Marko Products HC 01, Box 12 W, Regent, ND, 58650-9711, ph. 1-800-563-4560 Email: markond@pop.ctctel.com Wheat Montana
Walt Mendenhall is a self taught metal sculptor and uses the forest, farms and natural surroundings for his subjects. He is known for the detail he puts into his sculptures, many which focus on grains. Prices range from $8 for leaf ornaments to $1,400 for a 34-inch diameter tide pool wall fountain. Contact Design in Metal, 38600 Tindle Creek Road, Willamina, Ore., 97396; 503-876-5204.
Wooden Knife Wooden Knife in South Dakota specializes in Native American fry bread mixes. Mixes are sold in three different size containers. A 1 ½ pound box is sold in quantities of 2, 6 or 12 box packages; 2 boxes sell for $9.95, 6 sells for $24.95 and 12 boxes sell for $43.45, which includes shipping and handling. A 1-pound decorative gift bag is sold in two or eight bag quantities; two bags sell for $13.90 and 8 bags sell for $48.75, which includes shipping and handling. And a 5-pound sack is sold in quantities of one or six; one sells for $13.30 and 6 sells for $53.75, which includes shipping and handling. To order call 605-433-5463 or write the Wooden Knife, P.O. Box 104, Interior, S.D. 57750.
KJCraftworks Wheat Sheaves Business Card Holder: Made of basswood poly (honey-pine). Original Gifts Dakota Style "A Little Bit of North Dakota." Kay Eagleson and Deb Lee handle any product that promotes North Dakota, including pastas, meats, ornaments, cook books, drawings, note cards, lotions and bath gels, wheat weavings, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pottery, even gift packs of kuchen. Food items range in price from $10 for candy gift boxes to $70 for the "Once Around ND" gift pack. Contact Gifts Dakota Style, P.O. Box 5011, Buffalo Mall, Jamestown, N.D., 58402; 701-251-2400; toll free 1-800-447-6564, web site: www.ndgifts.com (For more ND products online, visit the "Pride of Dakota" web site: www.shopnd.com).
Bob's Red Mill Bob's Red Mill produces about 300 pre-mix packages of cereals and pancakes, etc., most of which are whole-grain based. They sell every whole grain grown in North America, which they grind into mixes and a line of related products. Four gift packs each containing four products are available. Every product is available in bulk 25 or 50 pound bags. Contact Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, 5209 SE International Way, Milwaukie, Ore., 97222, ph 503-654-3214.
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild offers a variety of pancake mixes and jams, jellies and honeys. To order, call 800-328-6731.
Mums Flowers & Gifts Wreaths made from your wheat: Mums Flowers & Gifts will make wreaths out of the wheat or barley that you grow. All you do is mail your grain (on approximately 8" stalks) in a box about 18" by 20" by 18" (full). It's better to have a little more then needed in case of bud breakage. When they finish the wreath, they send it back to you. All wreaths come with your choice of bow. Contact Terri Freeborn, Mum's Flowers and Gifts, Box 195, Carrot River, Saskatchewan Canada S0E 0L0, (306) 768-3322, www.cybervillagemall.com/mums Wheat Massage Margie and Brooke Hershey make a tube about 28" long filled with wheat that, after being microwaved for several minutes, can be wrapped around a sore neck for soothing warm relief that lasts upwards of an hour. The Hersheys also make a smaller 2"x3"pocket handwarmer made from wheat. For more information, contact: Margie and Brooke Hershey, Hershey Ranch, HC81 box 15, New Underwood, SD, 57761, ph. 605-985-5435.
Wearable Wheat Weavings Joanne
A great stocking stuffer: "Bread: Memories and Traditions of a Lifetime" To balance the role of bread as a staple food, its contribution to creating fond
memories and traditions and its nutrition importance, the Wheat Foods Council and American Bakers Association have teamed up to sponsor the booklet, "Bread: Memories and Traditions of a Lifetime."
With all components centered on bread, buns or rolls, the booklet is a combination of little-known facts, recipes, touching stories, childrens' drawings and new twists
to favorite recipes. Proceeds from booklet sales benefit the Spina Bifida Association of America, which educates the public on neural tube birth defects and raises money for research.
To obtain the booklet, send your name, address, telephone number and a check or money order for $5.00 (includes postage and handling) payable to WFC Memories of a Lifetime
. Mail the check and your contact information to: WFC Memories of a Lifetime/AJM, 2405 Grand Blvd., #700, Kansas City, MO 64108. For more information about the booklet or the benefits of bread and grain foods, log on to http://www.wheatfoods. org. Consider putting an ag-related service or info under the tree
So you've got enough wrenches and socket sets, nothing in the shop needs replacing, and you've got plenty of hunting and fishing stuff. Why not consider
something different this holiday season, such as an ag-related service or information that promises to benefit the profitability of your farming operation? Here's a few ideas:
• Enrollment in the farm business management education program. A listing of Farm Business Management instructors is on the web at: www.mgt.org. Your local
vo-ag instructor or county extension educator can also point you in the right direction. • Soil testing and crop consulting: Get better information to help you make sound, timely production decisions.
• Marketing services and consulting: Get better information to help you make sound, timely marketing decisions. • Membership in your wheat and barley association: With state and national
legislative representation, key information on ag issues, key events and programs, and great membership incentives, this might be the best gift under the tree yet. For
more membership information, contact the grain group in your state. |
wheat, gather and then weave it into wheat art. Windmills, crosses, bouquets and twisted rope rings are just a few of the products available, ranging in price from $3 to $20.
Contact North Dakota Wheat Crafts, R.R. 2 Box 114, Linton, N.D. 58552; 701-336-7504.
from wheat straw, cattail reeds, corn stalks, flax straw and recycled paper. Gift items include note cards,
stationery, scrapbooks, picture mats, journals, Christmas ornaments, drawer sachets and post cards. Lampshades and other custom work are also available. Prices range from $2 to $75.
Contact: Paper Maker, P.O. Box 221, Kenmare, N.D., 58746; 701-385-4326. 
Wheat Montana Farms & Bakery grow, process and distribute grain-based foods throughout the
nation, acting as a wholesale distributor. They produce some specialty items and gift packs such as wheat coffee, wheat chili mix and wheat berries. To order call 800-535-2798 or write Wheat
Montana Farms, P.O. Box 647, Three Forks, Mont., 59752, and they will direct you to a retailer. Web site: 
5"x2 3/8" and made of basswood, this business card holder depicts wheat
sheaves and sells for $45 and is available through: KJ Craftworks, 483 Bruce Avenue, Odenton, MD 21113-1926, (301) 912-2268, email: KJCrafts@RenCrafters. com, Web: 
Juhnke makes art and jewelry from wheat straw, including these angel earrings on french hooks. Price is $15. Wheat Weavings by Joanne may be found on the web at