Building relationships by connecting with customers face to face
WASHBURN, MO. – Bulmanski Farms, LLC, is a high-quality, pasture-raised meat producer in Washburn, Missouri. Founded by Brady and Jenny Bulmanski, the operation cultivates meaningful connections with its customers and community.
After more than seven years of military service and urban living, Brady and Jenny moved their young family to rural southwest Missouri. They wanted their children, now four with another on the way, to experience the beauty and simplicity of life surrounded by nature.
“Our motto for the farm is ‘Ora et Labora,’ which means ‘Pray and Work,’” Brady said. “We want our kids to learn about hard work, where their food comes from, and the importance of gratitude for the food we eat.”
In 2021, the Bulmanskis initially raised livestock to feed their family. They quickly realized that others in their community shared their desire for high-quality, nutritious meat. This realization led to the creation of Bulmanski Farms, where they now raise pasture-raised meat and egg chickens, pork, grass-finished beef, and seasonal turkeys.
The farm operates on regenerative principles that prioritize the health of the animals and the land. Brady explained:
“We love working in tune with God’s creation. By raising our animals on pasture and woods where they can roam and forage, we provide them with the best life possible while improving the land.”
Their commitment to regenerative farming eliminates the need for vaccines, hormones, or antibiotics.
The Bulmanskis also focus on transparency building trust with their customers through direct-to-consumer sales.
“We sell through local home delivery, farmers’ markets, and on-farm pickups,” Brady shared. “We occasionally do farm tours for interested customers. Transparency in food production is so important now, and we love being able to connect with our customers face-to-face.”
Farming is not without its trials, and the Bulmanskis are no strangers to overcoming obstacles. From weather-related setbacks like storms and predator attacks to fluctuating feed costs, each challenge has been a learning experience.
“This year, we had very strong storms in early summer. At the time the results were devastating for our pasture poultry, but it also provided us with an opportunity to look at our operation and make changes that made us more storm resilient,” Brady said. “In the end, God always provides, and there are always things to be thankful for.”
Building relationships with customers is one of the most rewarding aspects of their journey. From weekly conversations at farmers’ markets to hearing stories of health improvements linked to their pasture-raised meats, these connections inspire the Bulmanskis to continue their work.
“Mealtimes are so important to families, and it’s amazing to be able to contribute to that,” Brady said.
Looking to the future, the Bulmanskis are committed to sustainable growth and continuous learning. They utilize resources from organizations like the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (APPPA) and rely on simple tools like Excel for tracking operations.
“There’s always relevant information available, and we make it a priority to take advantage of these resources,” Brady said.
By rotating their animals through pastures and woods, the Bulmanskis enhance the land’s productivity without expanding their acreage.
“The same land that the cows graze is also used by the meat and egg chickens and pigs,” Brady explained. “By rotating these animals frequently throughout the pasture and woods, they work together to improve the land.”
For the Bulmanskis, farming is more than a livelihood; it’s a way of life rooted in family and faith.
“We are so thankful to be able to work on the same land we live on, and most importantly, do it as a family,” Brady said.
