First, Where did popcorn come from?
    Popcorn has existed for longer than most people realize. The word "corn" was originally applied  to the most-used grain of a specific place. Centuries ago, maize was the most common grain in America so it took the name "corn." It keeps the name today.
    It is believed that the first use of wild and early cultivated corn was for popping. This "pop" corn played vital roles in Aztec ceremonies, both as food and decoration. Around the mid 1800's many American settlers began planting maize, or "popcorn."
    The industry grew throughout the 20th century and now Americans consume 17 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year! You can find popcorn at almost any place associated with fun, food, and fitness- movie theaters, sporting events, entertainment arenas, amusement parks, and other recreational centers. It is definitely one of our country's favorite snack foods and is a healthy choice.
Second, A little bit about our business...
    Gary and Marian Schlaegel started raising popcorn on their farm near Whiting, Kansas almost 30 years ago. We now dedicate around 10 acres of crop ground to popcorn and package two varieties- yellow and white.
    In 1995, Gary and Marian began making caramel popcorn in the basement of their house using Grandma Schlaegel's family recipe. Since then, they have built a separate building to house the popcorn business and have added many more popcorn flavors- (and subtracted a few as well-- does watermelon or black licorice popcorn sound good to anyone? Me neither.) Today we sell 18 different flavors packaged in three different sizes.
    Gary and Marian began to offer gift boxes and decorative tins shortly after they started selling popped popcorn in the mid '90s. These items make great gifts, and as a result our busiest time of the year is now during the months of holiday shopping leading up to Christmas.
    In 2006, Gary and Marian added me as a partner to the business. Having been their summer and weekend help throughout high school and college, the transition was very smooth, and we have accomplished a lot in the last few years. We are very excited about how far we have come as a business and even more excited about where we are headed.
Finally, Come visit us!
    The best way to learn more about our business and to purchase our products is to see it first hand. We encourage you stop by or set up a tour by calling (800)844-7494. We hope to hear from you soon!  --Mike Tanking