Press Kit
Our Mission Statement
"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."
“Ozarks Farm Stop was born out of the idea that our community deserves access to healthy, local food—not just on Saturdays or during the summer, but every day,” said Karissa Kary, Executive Director. “We’re creating a space where farmers can earn a fair price and where people can build real connections with the people who grow their food.”
“Ozarks Farm Stop was born out of the idea that our community deserves access to healthy, local food—not just on Saturdays or during the summer, but every day,” said Karissa Kary, Executive Director. “We’re creating a space where farmers can earn a fair price and where people can build real connections with the people who grow their food.”
Key Features of Ozarks Farm Stop
- Farmer-Forward Model: Producers retain ownership of their products and earn 70%+ of each sale.
- Year-Round Access: Local food available 6 days a week, regardless of season.
- Community Focus: Dedicated to supporting small farms, sustainable practices, and food security in the Ozarks.
- Educational Opportunities: Hosts workshops, tastings, and events that foster agricultural literacy and local food awareness.
What we Offer
Ozarks Farm Stop offers a wide range of local goods, harvest boxes, produce, meat, flowers, AND MORE!
Harvest Boxes
Produce
Meat
Flowers
Gallery
Meet The Team
Karissa Kary
Director
From Open Fields to City Feel
Karissa is the Executive Director of Farmers Market of the Ozarks (FMO) and 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 Executive Director of Farmers Market of the Ozarks (FMO) and 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.
Sam Corsolini
Sales Manager
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.
Ember Haloupek
Media Manager
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 (a key partner of Ozarks Farm Stop), 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 (a key partner of Ozarks Farm Stop), Ember excels at finding fresh angles and building meaningful relationships with vendors, crafting engaging content that showcases the stories behind local products.
Contact Us
401 South Ave. Suite A-100
Springfield, MO. 65806
Director: (417) 208-9088
Sales: (417) 208-9048
Media: (417) 208-9078
Director: director@ozarksfarmstop.com
Sales: sales@ozarksfarmstop.com
Media: media@ozarksfarmstop.com
Facebook: Ozarks Farm Stop
Instagram: ozarksfarmstop