Real food, good people.*
Thoughtfully Raised.
Carefully Curated.
Local Protein & Produce.
Buttonwood Farm produces and distributes high-quality, thoughtfully raised, real, local foods to chefs and retailers making local food easier and more accessible for everyone.
Our proteins are raised on living, breathing pastures. Our fresh veggies, fruit, and staples are also locally grown and delicious!
We care about the products we offer and the good people and land that make it all possible, and we invite you to follow our journey.
If you’re a chef or purveyor, feel free to reach out about our weekly product list and deliveries!
How it all started
Way back in 2010 in sunny California, Missouri…
Nearly 15 years ago, smack-dab in the middle of the state, Matt and Eleanor Tiefenbrun started Buttonwood Farm with chickens, turkeys, a couple beaglemutts, and a big, wild dream to grow real food and feed the good people of St. Louis from real, living, breathing pasture…
Our Products
Just delicious, thoughtfully raised real food, good people:
We’re proud to raise poultry and eggs on real Missouri pasture. As always, our birds are free to roam and forage!
We also now work with other local farmers who raise exceptionally high-quality produce, dairy, nuts and grains, and a variety of other proteins.
And our distribution is growing—we’re now delivering to St. Louis, Kansas City, Mid-Missouri, and Springfield.
Proteins + Dairy
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Our first endeavor, and still our bread and butter, chicken, turkey, and eggs on real, living, breathing pasture.
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We now offer beef, pork, lamb, and more. Local and sustainably and thoughtfully raised.
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We are now offering local pasture raised milk and cheeses. Delicious!
Fruits + Veggies
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Fresh and local and delicious. We seek out whatever’s in season and available in our area to bring to our customers.
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From apples to blackberries, we try to find the freshest local fruit for our customers.
Grains + Staples
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Artisan flours, wheat, rice, rye, oats, corn, popcorn, and more! Variety means our customers can be creative and source locally!
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Honey, Molasses, Maple Syrup, Apple Butter…if we can find it locally, we make it available to our customers.
Are you a chef or purveyor looking for high-quality local products?
You’re in good company!
Our stuff is sought by some of the finest establishments in the land.
( It’s not bragging if it’s true! )
Featured in:
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Hey there, local food lovers!*
We love the good people (like farmers, chefs, and you) who make what we do possible, and are always looking for new and interesting products and partnerships.
So if you’re into growing, serving or even just eating tasty foods, and have a question or comment, you’ve come to the right spot!
* Chefs + Purveyors: Ask us about our weekly wholesale list!
