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Downtown Springfield MOCorner of South and Walnut
Address401 South Ave. Suite A-100
Springfield, MO. 65806
EmailDirector: director@ozarksfarmstop.comSales: sales@ozarksfarmstop.comMedia: media@ozarksfarmstop.com
Parking at Ozarks Farm Stop
On street parking is available around the store on both South Avenue and Walnut Street. 2 hour parking Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM.
An additional 30 spot parking lot is provided behind the Farm Stop building for $5, but you will receive a $5 credit to offset the price if you spend $25 or more inside the store!
Welcome to
Ozarks Farm Stop!
Have you ever wished your grocery store was more like a farmers market? Ozarks Farm Stop is bringing the best of both worlds together in downtown Springfield MO! With fresh, local produce, and the convenience of a grocery store, you no longer have to wait until Saturday morning to shop with your favorite vendors. The innovative concept provides a unique retail experience that supports local farmers, artisans, and food producers while offering customers an accessible and sustainable way to enjoy fresh, healthy food.
Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, Ozarks Farm Stop offers a wide variety of locally-grown fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and artisanal products. The space also features a shared-use commercial kitchen, designed to help food producers process their goods, with opportunities for collaboration and education.
Our Mission:"Our mission is to provide a unique retail experience that supports local farmers, artisans, and food producers while offering customers an accessible and sustainable way to enjoy fresh, healthy food."
Support Local Agriculture
Ozarks Farm Stop operates on a consignment model, allowing local vendors to showcase their goods while maintaining a greater share of their sales revenue. With this model, farmers receive 70%+ of their sales, versus 15%-20% in conventional stores. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and sustainability, the Farm Stop serves as an essential hub for local agriculture, providing an outlet for small family farms and food makers to connect directly with customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to Join Us?
We host Info Session/tours of Ozarks Farm Stop every Thursday at 5:00PM.
This will be followed by a featured producer event (class/demo) every Thursday at 6pm.
Code of conduct and FAQ's are linked above. application will be emailed upon invitation to be reviewed and approved before vending.
Meet The Team
Karissa Kary
Director
Sam Corsolini
Sales Manager
Ember Haloupek
Media Manager
From Open Fields to City Feel
Karissa is the President of the Missouri Farmers Market Association (MFMA). With a background in experiential education, culture, and the arts, Karissa’s work brings together local roots, regional connections, and global inspiration. This unique combination sparked the creation of the Ozarks Farm Stop—an innovative space designed to support agriculture, foster community, and ignite entrepreneurial growth. OFS is where small-scale farmers and consumers come together and grow.
Karissa is the President of the Missouri Farmers Market Association (MFMA). With a background in experiential education, culture, and the arts, Karissa’s work brings together local roots, regional connections, and global inspiration. This unique combination sparked the creation of the Ozarks Farm Stop—an innovative space designed to support agriculture, foster community, and ignite entrepreneurial growth. OFS is where small-scale farmers and consumers come together and grow.
From Battlefield to Barnyard
After years serving in combat zones, Sam traded boots and body armor for soil and seeds. What started as therapy turned into a passion — and then a purpose. Today, Sam is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Ozarks Farm Stop. Each crop grown and every handshake shared is a reminder that healing comes in many forms — sometimes, it's in the dirt under your nails and the joy of feeding your neighbors.
From Poetry to Peppers
As Media Manager at Ozarks Farm Stop, Ember uses creativity and social media expertise to connect local farmers and artisans with the community. With a bachelors in creative writing, years of experience in social media and working with Farmers Market of the Ozarks, Ember excels at finding fresh angles and building meaningful relationships with vendors, crafting engaging content that showcases the stories behind local products.
As Media Manager at Ozarks Farm Stop, Ember uses creativity and social media expertise to connect local farmers and artisans with the community. With a bachelors in creative writing, years of experience in social media and working with Farmers Market of the Ozarks, Ember excels at finding fresh angles and building meaningful relationships with vendors, crafting engaging content that showcases the stories behind local products.