Urban Farming

Nestled in the heart of Cape Girardeau, South Side Farms stands as a beacon of hope in a food desert, dedicated to transforming lives through access to fresh, nutritious produce.Founded eight years ago by Jimmy Wilferth, the farm emerged from an encounter with a young student facing hunger during school breaks. This moment ignited a mission to ensure that no one would go hungry in an area where healthy food options were scarce.

Nestled in the heart of Cape Girardeau, South Side Farms stands as a beacon of hope in a food desert, dedicated to transforming lives through access to fresh, nutritious produce.Founded eight years ago by Jimmy Wilferth, the farm emerged from an encounter with a young student facing hunger during school breaks. This moment ignited a mission to ensure that no one would go hungry in an area where healthy food options were scarce.

South Side Farms will reside South of Highway 74. The area was designated by the state as an “Opportunity Zone'' and “Federal Food Desert” due to the scarcity in grocery stores, causing heightened rates of food insecurity in the community.