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Burton’s Maplewood Farms announces new ventures

February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Indiana Artisan Tim Burton, owner of Burton’s Maplewood Farm brings a different view to Indiana agriculture. 

Yesterday he told Brownfield they are excited to announce two new projects. 

One of them is their new Maple Vinegar.  “We’re going to be barrel aging it in Woodford Reserve (bourbon) Barrels,” he says.  “We have a great relationship with Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve out of Versailles, Kentucky.” He adds these different projects they are working on lead to new projects and continue to grow.

Burton says they kicked off another new venture yesterday.  “We took from our farm 550 gallons of pure maple sap and made delivery to 3 Floyds Brewery in Munster, Ind.,” he says.  “We are collaborating with 3 Floyds to make a maple sap beer, believe it or not.”

Burton says relationships like his and other Indiana Artisans around the state highlight the diversity in Indiana’s agriculture.

To learn more about Burton’s Maplewood Farm HERE.

AUDIO: Tim Burton, Burton Maplewood Farms (5:40mp3)

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It’s a form of Herbal Art

May 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Soybeans can be used in a variety of different products.  Brian Paffen, owner of Herbal Art, a Fishers, Ind. based company, has found a very aromatic use for Indiana grown, organic soybeans.  “Soy is cleaner burning compared to a paraffin based candle,” he says.  “It’s virtually sootless and it is also chemical free.”

Paffen doesn’t just make candles; he makes a variety of products using herbs and other natural products.  It all started with what he calls a “hobby” and has grown into everything else.  “We have a variety of 100 percent natural soaps, soy candles, and skin care,” he says.  “We also have a variety of pet, garden, and salon products that are all natural based.”  Paffen has developed a full line of health care products for the skin and the body using a wide array of herbs and other natural products.

Paffen says moving forward he wants to continue to incorporate the use of agricultural goods into his product line.

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