Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about visiting our farm stop in Cassville, pickup and shipping, our herbal teas, the CSA, wholesale, classes or grants? You'll find answers here. Still have a question? Call us at (417) 279-5535 or email info@harvickfarms.com.

Jump to: Visiting the Farm Stop & Hours · After-Hours Self-Serve Shopping · Ordering, Pickup & Shipping · SNAP, WIC, Senior Benefits & Double Up Food Bucks · CSA / Farm Membership · Herbal Teas · Freeze-Dried Fruit · Produce, Meat & Eggs · Wholesale & Institutions · Classes, Events & Farm Fests · Speaking & Grants Help · Digital Guides & Courses · Partnering & Vendors · About Harvick Farms · Returns, Refunds & Policies

Visiting the Farm Stop & Hours

Where is Harvick Farms?

Our farm stop is at 16062 State Highway 76, Cassville, MO 65625, near Roaring River State Park. Come see us!

What are your farm store hours?

We're open Friday and Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday 1–5pm. You can also shop after hours with our self-serve after-hours shopping.

What is a farm stop?

A farm stop is a retail store run for and by local farmers. Several farms sell under one roof, so you can shop a range of local goods in one place instead of visiting a booth for each farm.

How many farmers sell at the farm stop?

Our farm stop carries produce from 20+ local farmers, alongside what we grow ourselves.

What can I find at the farm stop?

Seasonal produce, eggs, local meats, honey, our own herbal teas, freeze-dried fruit, garden goods and more. Browse what's available for pickup in our Farm Stop Pickup collection.

How do I contact you?

Call us at (417) 279-5535 or email info@harvickfarms.com. You can also send a message from our contact page.

After-Hours Self-Serve Shopping

Can I shop when the store is closed?

Yes! We offer self-serve after-hours shopping. You sign up online, unlock the door from your phone, and check out with scan-and-go.

How do I sign up for after-hours shopping?

Sign up on our After-Hours page (there's also a QR code at the farm stop). The form asks for your first name, last name and mobile number; email is optional.

Do I have to agree to marketing texts to shop after hours?

No. Email and text updates are optional checkboxes, and agreeing to texts is not required to make a purchase.

How does scan-and-go checkout work?

On our Scan & Shop page, scan each item's barcode or search by name, then tap Checkout. Prices are shown before tax, and tax is added at checkout.

What if I leave and want to come back in?

The door locks behind you, so use the exit button inside to leave. If you step outside, tap "Open the Door" to get back in.

Is my cart saved if I close the page?

Yes, your cart is saved. When you come back, the page will ask whether you already paid so you can start a new order or keep your cart.

Any rules for self-serve shopping?

Please take only the items you scanned, and screenshot your confirmation screen for your records.

Ordering, Pickup & Shipping

What ships, and what's pickup only?

Teas, spices, honey and merch can ship nationwide. Produce, meat and eggs are local pickup only. Shop the Ships Nationwide collection or the Farm Stop Pickup collection.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes, many of our shelf-stable goods, like our herbal teas and freeze-dried fruit, ship anywhere in the U.S. You'll find them in our Ships Nationwide collection.

Who pays for shipping?

Website customers pay shipping, which is calculated at checkout.

Where do I pick up my online order?

At our farm stop, 16062 State Highway 76, Cassville, MO 65625.

How will I know my pickup order is ready?

Once we've put your order together, we'll send you an email letting you know it's ready for pickup.

Can I pick up teas and freeze-dried fruit instead of having them shipped?

Yes. Our teas and freeze-dried fruit can be picked up at the farm stop or shipped nationwide, so choose whichever works best for you at checkout.

Do you have a rewards program?

Yes. You can join our rewards program to earn points and redeem them for discounts. You'll need to log in to your account to redeem.

SNAP, WIC, Senior Benefits & Double Up Food Bucks

Do you accept SNAP?

Yes, we accept SNAP in person at our farm stop in Cassville.

Do you accept WIC Farmers Market benefits?

Yes, we accept WIC Farmers Market benefits in person at the farm stop.

Do you accept Senior Farmers Market benefits?

Yes, Senior Farmers Market benefits are accepted in person at the farm stop.

Do you accept Double Up Food Bucks?

Yes, we accept Double Up Food Bucks in person at the farm stop.

Can I use SNAP or other benefits on your website?

Not at this time. SNAP, WIC Farmers Market, Senior Farmers Market and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted in person only, not online.

Where can I learn more about these programs?

Our Resources page links to the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and how to apply for SNAP in Missouri.

CSA / Farm Membership

Do you have a CSA?

Yes! Our 2026 CSA farm share is pickup only at the farm stop. Learn more on our Farm Share (CSA) page.

How long does the CSA season run?

The 2026 CSA season runs from the week of May 28 through the week of October 8.

What comes in a CSA box?

It changes with the seasons. Spring brings greens like spinach, lettuce, kale and chard plus carrots, turnips, radishes, scallions and herbs; summer brings tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, cucumbers, potatoes, onions and watermelon. Box contents are subject to change.

What CSA share sizes are there?

The small share feeds 1–2 people with about 10–13 lbs of produce, and the large share feeds 4–8 people with about 20–23 lbs.

Can I try a CSA box before committing to the season?

Yes, we offer a small CSA farm box as a one-time trial. Spots are limited.

What is the Farm Membership?

It's store credit you buy up front and spend on what you want, when you want, in any quantity, plus a 10% discount on purchases made with your credits.

Do Farm Membership credits expire?

No, your credits never expire.

Who grows the food in the CSA?

Food comes from our farm and neighboring farms. Meet the farmers on our farm share page: Harvick Farms, L&B Produce, Bishop Gardens LLC and Blankenship Farms.

Herbal Teas

Which teas do you make?

Our Ozark Tea Collection includes Holy Basil Tulsi, Breathe Easy, Women's Wellness, Golden Calm, Sunset on the Farm and Ozark Serenity. See them all in the Ozark Tea Collection.

Are your teas loose leaf?

Yes, our teas are small-batch loose-leaf blends in 2 oz pouches.

How do I brew your loose-leaf tea?

For most of our blends, measure one teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup and steep in hot (not boiling) water for 5–7 minutes, then strain. Each product page lists the directions for that blend.

What's in Breathe Easy tea?

Breathe Easy is blended from dried, local and organically grown mullein and chamomile with a touch of ground cinnamon. See Breathe Easy.

What's in Golden Calm tea?

Golden Calm is blended from dried, local and organically grown calendula, lemongrass and chamomile. See Golden Calm.

What's in Women's Wellness tea?

It's blended from dried, local and organically grown raspberry leaf, chamomile and calendula, with a touch of ground ginger and turmeric. See Women's Wellness.

What's in Sunset on the Farm tea?

Sunset on the Farm is an herbal blend of chamomile, red rose petals and lavender. See Sunset on the Farm.

What's in Ozark Serenity tea?

Ozark Serenity is a blend of spearmint, chamomile, lemon balm, mullein, rose petals and raspberry leaf. See Ozark Serenity.

What's in Holy Basil Tulsi tea?

It's a single-herb tea made from dried, local, organically grown holy basil (tulsi). See Holy Basil Tulsi.

Can I get your teas shipped?

Yes, our teas are available for pickup at the farm stop or nationwide shipping.

Do you have a deal on teas?

Yes, you can mix any 3 of our teas for $30.

Freeze-Dried Fruit

What freeze-dried fruit do you sell?

Our freeze-dried fruit includes strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and limes. See what's available in our Freeze-Dried Fruit collection.

What size are the pouches?

Our freeze-dried fruit comes in 1 oz pouches.

What's in your freeze-dried strawberries?

Just freeze-dried strawberries, with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no added sugar.

Can freeze-dried fruit be shipped?

Yes, our freeze-dried fruit can be shipped nationwide or picked up at the farm stop.

Do you sell freeze-dried fruit wholesale?

Yes. Wholesale tea and freeze-dried fruit orders have a $150 opening order minimum and $75 reorders, with a 7–14 business day lead time. Visit our wholesale page.

Produce, Meat & Eggs

Can I order produce, meat or eggs online?

Yes, you can order online for pickup. Produce, meat and eggs are local pickup only and can't be shipped. Browse our Produce page.

Where does your produce come from?

From our own fields and greenhouses and from 20+ local farmers who sell through our farm stop.

What do you grow on your farm?

Fresh produce and seasonal vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, herbs for our teas, and seedlings. We grow food and flowers, with livestock planned.

Do you sell eggs?

Yes, we sell farm-fresh eggs by the dozen for pickup at the farm stop.

What's in season?

Spring brings spinach, lettuce, kale, chard, carrots, turnips, radishes, scallions and fresh herbs; summer brings tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, summer squash, cucumbers, potatoes, onions and watermelon; fall and winter bring winter squash and more. Eggs, meats, honey and value-added farm products are available year-round.

Wholesale & Institutions

Do you sell wholesale?

Yes, we sell wholesale to restaurants, schools and retail shops. Contact us at info@harvickfarms.com or (417) 279-5535 to get started.

How do I place a wholesale or institution order?

Log in as a wholesale customer on our Institution Sales page to see wholesale pricing and order.

What are the wholesale minimums?

For our teas and freeze-dried fruit, the opening order minimum is $150 and reorders are $75.

How long do wholesale orders take?

Plan on a lead time of 7–14 business days.

What comes in a wholesale tea case?

A half case is 5 pouches and a full case is 10 pouches.

What produce do you offer to institutions?

Institution pricing has included fresh greens, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash and zucchini, strawberries, garlic, berries, potatoes, onions, okra, radish, pears and beets, depending on the season and availability.

Classes, Events & Farm Fests

Do you offer classes?

Yes! We offer hands-on classes and workshops at the farm. See what's coming up on our Classes and Events page.

What is the Baker's Exchange?

It's our monthly Baker's Exchange at the farm, where you can shop homemade breads and baked goods from local bakers.

Do you host Spring Fest and Fall Fest?

Yes, we host Spring Fest and Fall Fest each year.

Can I be a vendor at your events?

Yes. Applications are open for our Spring and Fall Fest and our Baker's Exchange. Apply on our Event Vendor Applications page.

Can you host a private event or class for my group?

Reach out to us at info@harvickfarms.com and let's talk about creating an experience that's right for you and your attendees.

Speaking & Grants Help

Does Lainey speak at events?

Yes. Lainey speaks on how small farms find and win grant funding. Request her on our Speaking page.

What topics does Lainey speak on?

Sessions include how small farms can win grant funding; grants, partnerships and sustainable growth; and a case study of our own funded projects from application to final report. Custom sessions are available for homesteading, small-farm business and market gardening conferences.

How do I book Lainey to speak?

Fill out the request form on our Speaking page with your event date, location and audience, or email info@harvickfarms.com or call (417) 279-5535.

How much grant funding has Harvick Farms won?

We've won $143,796+ in grants and cost-share since 2021.

Do you have a free grant guide?

Yes! Our free 10-page Farm Grant Starter Playbook explains grants vs. cost-share vs. loans in plain words, with worked examples and a readiness checklist.

Do you offer grant coaching?

Yes, we offer 1:1 and small-group coaching to help small farms go after grant funding. Learn more and apply on our Grant Ready Program page.

Digital Guides & Courses

What digital guides and courses do you offer?

Our free Farm Store Starter Guide, the Farm Store Starter Toolkit (our small farm business toolkit), the Build Your Home Apothecary Course and the Grant AI Prompt Kit. See them on our Classes and Events page.

Is the Farm Store Starter Guide really free?

Yes! The Farm Store Starter Guide is free. It's a practical roadmap for planning, launching and running a small farm store or farm stand.

What's in the Farm Store Starter Toolkit?

It includes our Road to Farm Stop presentation plus a planning workbook with crop planning, a wholesale calculator, crop profitability, a produce box planner and a value-added product planner. It's a digital download. See the toolkit.

Is the Build Your Home Apothecary Course a physical kit?

No, it's a digital course only; herbs, jars, tools and kits aren't included. You get lifetime access and learn at your own pace. See the course.

What is the Grant AI Prompt Kit?

It's a set of copy-and-paste prompts for AI tools that walk you from a farm profile to a project plan, budget and full grant draft, with worked examples. See the kit.

Where do I find courses I've purchased?

Log in to your account and open the My Courses page from the Learn menu.

Do you have a garden planning tool?

Partnering & Vendors

Can I sell my farm products at your farm stop?

Yes! Local producers can sell through our farm stop. Fill out our Partner Interest form to get started.

What does the farm stop handle for partner farms?

We handle sales and inventory, daily staffing and operations, and marketing. You drop off products on your own schedule, with no booth to staff each week.

Can partner products be bought with SNAP and farmers market benefits?

Yes, our payment systems accept credit cards and benefit programs, including SNAP and farmers market benefits, in person at the farm stop.

What are the rules for prepared foods like baked goods?

Prepared foods such as baked goods, pre-made meals and products with an altered pH must be made in a kitchen inspected and licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services or a local health agency, and processed under federal Good Manufacturing Practices.

About Harvick Farms

Who runs Harvick Farms?

We're Lainey and Joseph Harvick, and Harvick Farms is our family farm. Lainey is also a nurse.

When did Harvick Farms start?

We've been a local farm collective since 2021. We started as a family garden and grew into a place that connects local buyers with small producers.

What is your mission?

To make local food easier to find, support local producers, and build a community place to gather, learn and grow.

Is Harvick Farms a certified small business?

Yes. We're SBA HUBZone certified and SBA EDWOSB (Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business) certified.

What is your role with MO Eats?

Harvick Farms is the MO Eats lead organization for Barry and Lawrence Counties.

How can I support the farm?

Shopping with us is a huge help! You can also give through our Growing Together: A Community Food Hub page.

Returns, Refunds & Policies

What is your return policy?

You have 30 days after receiving an item to request a return. It must be in the same condition you received it, unused, with tags and in its original packaging, with proof of purchase. See our Refund Policy.

How do I start a return?

Email us at info@harvickfarms.com. If your return is accepted, we'll send a return shipping label and instructions. Items sent back without a return request first can't be accepted.

What can't be returned?

Perishable goods (like food, flowers and plants), custom or personalized items, and personal care goods can't be returned. We also can't accept returns on sale items or gift cards.

What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?

Please inspect your order when it arrives and contact us right away at info@harvickfarms.com if anything is defective, damaged or wrong so we can make it right.

How long do refunds take?

Once your return is approved, you'll be refunded to your original payment method within 10 business days. Your bank or card company may take a little longer to post it.

Where can I read your other policies?

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