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What is a Farm Stop?
A farm stop is a retail store run for and by local farmers. Instead of the traditional farmers market (where farmers must be present weekly), a farm stop acts as a shared retail space where multiple farms can sell their products under one roof.
For Customers
- Shop in one location for a wide variety of local goods
- Convenient access to fresh, local products
- Support multiple local farms with each visit
For Farmers
- Drop off products on your schedule
- No need to staff a booth weekly
- Focus on farming, not selling
What We Manage
- Sales and inventory management
- Staffing and daily operations
- Payment collection systems (credit card and benefit programs like SNAP and Farmer's Market Benefits)
- Marketing and promotion
Our Goal
To make local food more accessible while creating a sustainable outlet for farmers.
Important Note: Prepared Food Requirements
To sell prepared food (i.e. baked goods, pre-made meals, products with an altered pH) through a retail business, the product must be:
1. Made in a kitchen that is inspected and licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services or a local health agency.
2. Processed according to federal Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), as Missouri has adopted federal food processing regulations.
Cottage law will not extend to us in those specific situations.
If you are interested in renting a commercial kitchen, we recommend reaching out to a local church, senior center, or restaurant that has a deemed "inspected kitchen" in order to inquire about preparing/baking in their facility.
