South Side Farms - Community Led & Operated Urban Farm

our mission:

“To grow and cultivate crops and people…”

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IMPROVING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD

STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM

TEACHING COMMUNITY HOW TO GROW SUSTAINABLE FOOD

WELCOME TO SOUTH SIDE FARMS

OUR AIM TO IS BRIDGE OUR COMMUNITY WITH NUTRITIOUS, LOCALLY GROWN FOODS

South Side Farms is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. We are urban farmers, dedicated to growing high-quality food in a sustainable and healthy way. Come join us! We look forward to seeing you at South Side Farms!

COMMUNITY LED + OPERATED URBAN FARM IN CAPE'S SOUTH SIDE

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

Donating to our urban farm is a great way to support local communities and help promote sustainable urban agriculture. Every donation helps us further our mission of providing fresh, healthy food for everyone in the community. Your contributions can go towards purchasing supplies and equipment that will enable us to grow more produce and provide better access to the urban farm. We appreciate your generosity and invite you to join us in creating healthier urban living spaces through urban farming! Thank you for your support!

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Volunteer Opportunities:

Where you can help?

Join the community. Let’s grow together. jsmith@southsidefarms573.org

Farmer's Market

Our farmers market provides the community with locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables. Located in the heart of our city, the market offers a variety of seasonal produce from our farm. You can find everything you need to make your meals nutritious and delicious. The market also offers an array of artisan products, such as handmade soaps and crafts. Not only can you find the freshest produce in town, but you’ll get to meet the farmers who made it all possible! With live music and delicious pre-made food available for purchase, our farmers market is a great place to gather with friends and family, enjoy fresh foods, and support local businesses.

Farm Management Assistance

Our farm management assistance services are here to help urban farms and agricultural businesses optimize their operations. We can provide guidance, advice and resources to ensure your urban farm runs as efficiently and successfully as possible. Our services cover a range of topics such as best practices for soil health, urban farming techniques, marketing strategies, financial planning and more. With our team of experts, we can help you create a thriving urban farm that maximizes its production capacity while minimizing costs. Talk to us today to learn more about how our farm management assistance services can benefit you!

Workshops (Learning + Development)

Our urban farm offers a variety of workshops for those looking to develop their leadership skills. Through our hands-on activities, participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to become effective leaders in their communities and workplaces. Our urban farm also provides access to resources related to urban farming, helping individuals identify ways they can contribute to building healthier and more sustainable urban environments. By attending our urban farm’s leadership development workshops, you will broaden your understanding of urban agriculture while strengthening your own capacity as a leader. Join us today and take part in an exciting journey towards creating positive change!

SOUTH SIDE FARMS

THIS IS US

Our urban farm is situated in the south side of Cape Girardeau, and is dedicated to providing fresh, locally sourced produce. We use sustainable practices such as crop rotation, composting and raising beneficial insects to keep our urban farm running smoothly. Our urban farm also supports local food banks and community outreach programs that provide nutritious meals to those in need. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference in your community and get more connected with where your food comes from, this urban farm is the perfect place! Come by and check it out — we guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for supporting urban farming!

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