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Farm Happenings at Millsap Farms
Farm Happenings for February 25, 2022
We've got some amazing spinach today, along with super sweet carrots, daikon, and pea shoots. All together they could make a fantastic pho or ramen... also a great selection of ferments, and lots of eggs. Order early to get the best selection, but make sure you order by Thursday evening1 read more »
Good Fresh Farm Food for February 18, 2022
We are starting to see that dramatic increase in plant growth and vigor that comes with longer days and warmer temperatures (although Thursday evening is going to remind us that we are still in the middle of february, and have another month of winter to go). Meanwhile, there are spinach, carr1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 11, 2022
The last couple of weeks of cold temperatures have certainly slowed down the growth and harvest of our crops, but we still have some really nice greens, carrots, and other fresh goodies, plus a great selection of fermented veggies (if you haven't tried the garlic pickle chunks, I highly recommend t1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 4, 2022
Hi Friends! We are busy seeding here on the farm! Our seedling table is already getting full and we will have to start getting creative with where to put all the plant babies! We are happy to have inside tasks like seeding when the weather is wet and cold. And it's looking l1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 28, 2022
Hey! It's been a bit chilly! We've been burning lots of wood and propane to keep things warm - after all there are baby tomatoes trying to grow around here! We have some things for you to order this week - check out the sugary carrots and delicious goat cheese! A few of your favorties l1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 21, 2022
Hi Friends! We have some fun things for sale this week! Check out the carrots, last the of bell peppers, kale, radishes, eggs - duck and chicken! - cheese, honey, mushrooms! So many things for January! We are preparing for cold this week, but we still have plenty available for you1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 14, 2022
We planted the first tomato seeds on Monday!!! It's always an act of faith; acting on the things we have come to believe through experience, study, and conviction. Even in the dark and cold of winter, we can plant tomatoes as a declaration, in hope and faith, with confidence, that the s1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 7, 2022
This week we have quite a bit of nice produce coming out of the tunnels; there's spinach, salad, leeks, sweet potatoes, daikon, and lots of other beautiful veggies. Winter has definitely arrived, and it's keeping us busy feeding the fires, harvesting during brief periods of non-frozeness, and1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 31, 2021
Good evening! We hope that everyone is enjoying their winter festivities! This weeks farm happenings are written by apprentices Nick and Karissa. Just as the leaves have fallen from the trees and we are recycling this organic matter into our growing beds, we are using the lessons we have experience1 read more »
About the farm
Millsap Farms is a first generation family farm, located just 4 miles north of Springfield Missouri. Curtis and Sarah Millsap, along with their 10 children, farm manager Kimby, and a few interns, apprentices, and volunteers, grow 2 acres of vegetables year-round on their 20 acre farm. They grow a wide variety of vegetables, using organic techniques, never using synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, and focussing on the health of the soil. The Millsaps have been farming full-time for 14 years, and have a serious long-term commitment to their community to provide high quality produce and a welcoming farm.
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