Sam Wiseman Be Bold Award - Known & Grown STL

This award honors the legacy and tenacity of beloved local farmer, Sam Wiseman, by recognizing St. Louis-area farmers and growers who champion regenerative farming practices and encourage people to reconnect with their food systems.

We welcome nominations for the 2026 inaugural Sam Wiseman Be Bold Award, to be presented at Known & Grown’s Spring Farmer Festival on May 3rd, 2026.

About Sam Wiseman

Sam started Sunflower Savannah with her husband, Billy, in 2000 and dedicated herself to producing the healthiest food possible and sharing it with everyone she could. As an active member of Known & Grown and a founding vendor at the Tower Grove Market, she loved feeding her community and supporting farmers. Sam championed regenerative farming practices, heritage breeds, and relished in introducing people to new foods with real flavor. As spicy as her famous salsa, Sam stood firm in her beliefs as a Christian and as a farmer trying to make the world a better place. Her farm was open to friends and volunteers to share her knowledge, enjoy a potluck, and end the day with a swim in The Lake.

Nominations

To qualify for this award, a nominee must be a farmer in Sam’s community of farmers through the Known & Grown, Tower Grove Farmers Market, Certified Naturally Grown, or Slow Food St. Louis.

In order to nominate someone for this award, please answer the questions below and submit this form by April 12, 2026.

Sam Wiseman Be Bold Nomination

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Name of Farmer Nominee*

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Please describe the nominee and their farm.*

What do they grow or produce? Are they doing anything unique or interesting? How long have they been farming?

How has the nominee actively encouraged residents to reconnect with their local food system?*

How has the nominee used their voice to support farmers in the St Louis region?*

Give an example of a time they stood up for what they believed in.

How does the nominee show leadership in sustainable and/or regenerative farming in the region?*

How have they contributed to the agricultural community of St Louis?*

Share a story about the nominee that characterizes their boldness.

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