From humble beginnings
…to today’s big ideas
CHAPTER 1
Our Humble Origins
Way back in 2010 in sunny California, Missouri…
Matt and Eleanor Tiefenbrun started Buttonwood Farm with just chickens, turkeys, and a big idea of raising them on real, Missouri pasture.
Over the course of many years and as things grew (much) bigger than the two of them, they gathered an exceptional team, and assembled a small board of owners with whom they further broadened the variety of products Buttonwood Farm offered and regions it served.
Since then and as of early 2025—plates and days full, seeking to simplify, and their next chapter of life to build and savor—Matt and Eleanor have entrusted the farm’s future to its remaining owners: three capable couples in the farm’s community of origin to foster it through its next chapters…
CHAPTER 2
Expanding our Offerings
Adding more products and broadening our reach…
In early 2024 Buttonwood Farm merged businesses with Eat Here STL, having discussed the synchronicity between the two enterprises, which means we now have a headquarters in both Mid-MO and STL, and that the Buttonwood Farm product line now comes to include basically every whole-food that can be raised in the area.
We also built a new headquarters and expanded our egg business and continue to grow our egg capacity to make it possible to get more of our great products into consumers’ hands.
CHAPTER 3 (the here-and-now)
New Ideas. Same Great Products.
Sure we’ve grown, but our commitment remains.
We still believe in pasture raised, wholesome food and we still endeavor to support the communities of which we’re a part.
And now, with the expertise and products we’ve gained along the way, we’re better equipped to make our dreams reality than ever.
We’re dreaming bigger, streamlining the complicated logistics of local food between other farmers and chefs, and making the process simpler and more efficient for all parties, thereby fostering our communities the best we know how.
Follow our journey and support the cause by growing great food and/or supporting (or even becoming) a purveyor of our products. We are grateful to work with an outstanding group of grocers, restaurants, and CSAs.
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!
