My name is Shari and I am a 4th Generation Iowa farmer with three beautiful children and a hard working husband. I grew up in Southwest Iowa on a Century hog and crop farm, met my husband at Iowa State, and moved to his hometown, D**e, Iowa to start the rest of our lives. We currently raise hogs, crop farm, Christmas tree and fruit tree farm, and both work off the farm jobs to support our dreams.
The Farm Store began with a love of agriculture and a passion for starting my own business. Each candle is crafted by me, in my home, with products researched and tried by myself and my family. My candles celebrate American agriculture and the farmers who provide us with so many choices. I begin with a soy based wax, made with soybean oil produced by American farmers. The scents I use are based on agricultural products and the wonderful people who grow them. I chose to use a wooden wick not only for the wonderful crackling ambiance it provides customers, but also because of the renewable resources the company utilizes and their commitment to giving back to the community. I also offer a cotton wick, which is less maintenance than the wooden wick option, but burns beautifully. The jars can be re-used or re-purposed long after the scent has burned out. Each unique scent's label offers customers fact based information about farming and the commodity relevant to that scent. I hope that my customers will learn something new about agriculture, engage with local farmers and enjoy a beautifully packaged and scented candle. I also donate a portion of the proceeds from my candles to an agricultural youth organization each year. As more generations are removed from on-farm experiences, I hope to educate and encourage kids to remain involved in agriculture, whether it is on the farm or through another industry. The Farm Store celebrate all types of agriculture and as the seasons change, we will continue to add new scents centered around all of the wonderful food our farmers produce across the country. I truly believe that no matter which food avenue you choose to purchase from and how you wish to have your food raised are choices uniquely made by each of us. I support all types of agriculture and strive to educate my customers about the way our food is made with facts, not fear. While our farm is a traditional Iowa Farm and we raise hogs, corn and soybeans, I also garden for my family and work daily with producers who grow with different methods. We celebrate American agriculture because we are blessed to have so many different methods to choose from and we have farmers to thank for that! Get in touch
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Caution: Failure to follow instructions on burning candles could result in fire hazard or injury. Keep wax free of matches, wick trimmings, or other flammable materials. Keep wick centered & trimmed to 1/8" to ensure even burning and prevent flame from becoming too large. Burn only on stable heat resistant surfaces for not more than 4 hours at a time. Keep out of drafts. Discontinue use when only 1/2" of wax remains in the bottom. Do not move candle while burning or if wax is hot. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
