Regular field corn, ear with husk

The U.S. corn acreage was about 90 million acres in 2007 which produced about 12 billion bushels of grain. In addition to animal feed and ethanol, corn is processed into thousands of different products-from corn starch to wallpaper paste. The typical grocery store offers almost 4,000 products with corn ingredients on the label.  

Birch Bark

Birch bark is usually available in stock flattened birch bark sheets that are about 2 to 3 mm. in thickness and approximately 24 inches X 36 inches. Will cut to other dimensions.

Used as wall covering (both inside and out) and crafts. It is removed from logs after harvest for lumber. I suggest that you order 10 to 20% more than the exact dimensions as the pieces are not exact and there will be some waste. Harvest normally starts in mid-May.

Antique band barbed wire.

A collectors item. There is a barbed wire museum in McLean, Texas. An authentic decoration for your stable or barn. I have available about 50 each eighteen inch strips of the above pictured antique barbed wire. It is 'buckthorn' brand, patented by Thomas V Allis of NY, NY on July 26, 1881 under US Patent Office #244,726.

Bands 18" long are $1/strip, plus $2 postage for the first strip, and $1 for each additional strip. 

Dried Corn Husks

10 husks (leaves) from each ear. To make corn husk dolls, baskets, and masks. Please note: Some husks may have a little mold and might require brief immersion in water/bleach. {1/2 cup/ gallon water} They will dry quickly. There are about 200 dried corn husks per pound. Usually use 10 to 15 husks for each doll.

One pound (approx. 200 husks) are $22.50. Shipping and handling is included.

About acorns:

Early American cultures utilized acorns as an important food source. Many wild birds such as jays and turkeys, and animals like deer and squirrels find them to be very nutritious. There is also a specialty nut oil produced from acorns.

Craft people find them great for decorations and toy creation. Acorn caps can also be used as whistles. 

There are about 200 acorns per pound and cost $19.50 per pound. Acorns are of various sizes including caps. Shipping and handling is included. 

Dried Corn Stalks

These dried Corn Stalks are 52 to 60 inches tall.Corn ears will be removed. Normally sent 10 per bundle. Those in photo are approximately 72" tall.   Stalks can be ordered at any time. They will be sent when available.

A bundle of ten stalks is $19.50. Shipping and handling is included.

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Pumpkins

This year, I will have an area of pumpkins in a field about a mile from Mt. Vision. If your group, class, or club needs a Fall Fundraiser please contact me. 607-432-3241 or email: skip.endress@gmail.com  Sections or areas of the field will be sold. Your group will harvest & deliver the pumpkins.

The price  and particular location  in the field will be established prior to harvest.