ABOUT SOUTH SIDE FARMS
WE’RE PROVIDING THE BEST
SOLUTION
South Side Farms is a registered 501(x)3 nonprofit organization located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The organization was formed to address a Federal Food Desert in a residential community south of Highway 74. This means that there is no reasonable access to affordable, nutritious food. 100% of the youth at the local elementary school are eligible for free and reduced meals. Some of our youth are dependent on school meals, which has resulted in some challenging summers for many families over the years.
ALL YOU NEED FOR AGRICULTURE
HARDWORK & PROFESSIONAL
Through the Southeast Missouri community’s prompt response and the endless collaboration from many of the local organizations and community leaders, South Side Farms continues to address the health disparities and work relentlessly to empower communities in Cape Girardeau and neighboring areas.
- Improving access to nutritious affordable food
- Educating the public to produce, cook, and eat healthy, local foods
- Strengthen the local food system
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices
FRESH PRODUCTS
GROWING PRODUCTS
South Side Farms is a community-led and operated Urban Farm Operation. We look to eliminate the food desert label and have a sustainable food source. Our first goal is to eliminate the federal food desert label. Secondly, our goal is to provide education and training opportunities for families to learn how to prepare and eat healthy foods. Long term, as we continue to scale this operation, we look to one day have a locally-operated grocery or restaurant.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
MEET THE FARMERS
FARMER
DAVID JAMES
FARMER
JESSICA BROWN
FARMER
KEVIN MARTIN
FARMER