{"id":915,"date":"2016-02-12T04:00:06","date_gmt":"2016-02-12T04:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tmn.truman.edu\/detours\/?p=915"},"modified":"2020-10-21T04:14:40","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T04:14:40","slug":"going-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tmn.truman.edu\/detours\/2016\/02\/12\/going-local\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Local"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes the best foods and products come from a little store right around the corner from your home. There has been recent push to promote \u201cgoing local.\u201d Whether you want jams or cheese, soap or candles, there are local companies all over. Here are some places in Northern Missouri.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shatto Milk Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Shatto Milk Co. offers tours of the farm and family days. Photo credit: Shatto Milk Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shatto Milk Company is a family owned dairy farm based in Osborn, Missouri. The business opened on June 4, 2003. Currently, the family has 120 dairy cows. The company offers a variety of milk white, chocolate, strawberry, cotton candy, banana and root beer. They offer various cheeses, as well as cheese curds with flavors such as cajun, cheddar and dill. The menu also includes ice cream and cream pints. The owners offer tours of the facility, which includes a tour of the milking station and production room. If you do not have time to visit the farm,<\/span> Shatto Milk Company<\/span><\/a><\/span> ships to areas around Kansas City to St. Joseph.<\/span><\/p>\n

5B & Co. Candlemakers<\/strong><\/p>\n

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5B & Co. Candles offers over 175 scents to choose from. Photo Credit: 5B & Co. Candles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Started by Marsha Flowers more than 20 years ago, the<\/span> 5B & Co. Candlemakers<\/span><\/a><\/span> specializes in hand-crafted, soy-blended wax candles. The company originally started out in Weston, Missouri. Within the past 12 years, the store has grown larger and now reside in Brookside of Kansas City, Missouri. 5B & Co. Candlemakers produce over 175 different scents of candles. The candles have lead-free wicks, and the employees hand pour each candle. <\/span><\/p>\n

Olde Westport Spice & Trading Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What started out as a \u00a0small idea turned into a world of spice.<\/span> Olde Westport Spice & Trading Co.<\/span><\/a><\/span> began 34 years ago and has grown into a thriving business that now ships all over the country. \u201cOlde Bill,\u201d who started the company according to the company’s website, started his spice business in his kitchen in Overland Park, Kansas. The brand grew through trade shows. In time, the spices could be found in local shops throughout Kansas City, Missouri. Along with the many spices Olde Westport has to offer, they offer soups as well. You can find spices and soups at local retail stores in Kansas City or<\/span> shop online<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Indigo Wild – Zum Bars<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Indigo Wild’s website lists a guide<\/a> to help customers find out what scents and mixtures of ZUM soap work best with their skin. Photo credit: Indigo Wild<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some people are addicted to body soaps. Now, bodywash lovers can feel good about what is in the soap they are using.<\/span> Indigo Wild<\/span><\/a><\/span> is the company based in Kansas City, Missouri, that creates Zum Bars.<\/span> Zum Bars<\/span><\/a><\/span> are bars of soap made of goat\u2019s milk. According to Indigo Wild\u2019s website, goat\u2019s milk is all-around good for everyone\u2019s skin. The goat\u2019s milk is highly moisturizing and contains natural \u201cgood\u201d fats such as capric,and it helps the pH level of your skin. Indigo Wild sells a variety of soaps, as well as cleaning supplies. In addition to selling a product that is great for your skin, <\/span>Indigo Wild<\/span><\/a><\/span> participates in local charities. Y.U.M bars are soap bars for your dog. For every Y.U.M. bar sold, Indigo Wild donates one dollar of that purchase to the<\/span> Kansas City Sheltie Rescue<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/a> It also supports breast cancer patients in<\/span> Turning Point: The Center For Hope and Healing<\/span><\/a><\/span>. \u00a0The Betsy Bar line donates one dollar of a customer\u2019s purchases to the foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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