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Effective December 31, 2022, Shady Meadows will close its gates to the public permanently.

We have enjoyed the many years and many visits and long relationships that have resulted, but having sold the alpaca last year and downsizing our honeybee and blackberry operations this year, it is no longer feasible to remain in business. We will still be around, but operating as a simple hobby farm.

It is hard to put into words how much we have enjoyed our time here and with those who have come to visit over the years. We truly appreciate each of you and we value the personal interactions we have shared. Thank you!

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Due to high heat and no rain, our berries are not producing as normal. With reduced size and quantity, we are unable to support public picking.

We will fill the remaining orders for We-Pick but will not be accepting new orders.

Thanks to all who came out this year! We had a great season and truly enjoyed having you!

Honey will be available on site soon! Call to make pickup or meet-up arrangements.

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Gates will open at 7am and will close at 11. Due to the usual summer heat, we urge pickers to arrive early.

Currently we are planning on begin open Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. PLEASE NOTE: The days we will open are determined by the amount of berries that are ripe as observed the previous evening. When the ripened berries are picked out for the day we will close.

Please call to pre-order any We-Pick orders and we will fulfill them as quickly as possible. Due to fewer of us to pick this season we cannot guarantee same day fulfillment.

U-Pick $3 per pound/quart

We-Pick $6 per pound/quart

Call/text: 417.499.1439

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It is with mixed emotions that we announce that we have sold our entire herd of Alpaca. We have certainly enjoyed the experience, despite its ups and downs. We have experienced the joys of new birth as well as death and we have learned so much along the way.

Our herd has moved to Ash Grove, MO and are a part of a wonderful farm at The Modern Homestead and we certainly encourage you to take a little trip to visit the herd and to discover the wonders of their new home.

Thanks to all who have come to visit, to learn, and to buy over the years. We have truly enjoyed our experiences with you each.

Shady Meadows Farm will continue to produce the best Blackberries and Honey around. We encourage you all to find our products on the shelves at Circle E Country Market east of Carthage on Hwy 96 and at Cloud’s Meats in Carthage. We will also continue to sell our products from the farm gate.

With richest blessings,
Jeff

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We will fill the remaining orders for We-Pick but will not be accepting new orders.

Thanks to all who came out this year! We had a great season and truly enjoyed having you!

Honey is always available on site! Call to make pickup or meet-up arrangements.

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We will be open for U-Pick 7 to Noon on Saturdays, (Weather Permitting).

Please call to pre-order any We-Pick orders and we will fulfill them as quickly as possible. Due to fewer of us to pick this season we cannot guarantee same day fulfillment.

U-Pick $3/pound
We-Pick $5/lb.

Call or text: 417.499.1439

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We have had a few calls and texts already inquiring about blackberry picking, so here’s a little update.

We are hoping/expecting to open for picking just after the 4th of July, however, due to cool and wet spring, ripeness may be delayed a few days to one week. The best advice is to subscribe to this site and you will receive updates as they are posted.

We experienced significant losses due to the sub-zero weather we had last winter and will likely see a 25-33% drop in total production. The north side of the berry patch bore the brunt of the damage, but the south side looks really strong this year.

As always we have honey available for purchase at the farm, or you may visit one of our retail partners. Circle E Country Market on Hwy 96 east of Carthage and Cloud’s Meats in Carthage both carry our products.

Thanks for stopping by, and we hope to see you soon!

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We have just completed our honey harvest for 2020 and it has been great! We extracted each hive individually and have it bottled that way. It is amazing the different undertones of flavor can be tasted in each one.

We have a very limited supply of comb honey as well.

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We will fill the remaining orders for We-Pick but will not be accepting new orders.

Thanks to all who came out this year! We had a great season and truly enjoyed having you!

Honey is always available on site! Call to make pickup or meet-up arrangements.

Our honey products are also available at Clouds Meats in Carthage, MO!

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We will be closed in observance of July 4 this year.

Days and hours for this year are: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 7:00am to Noon or until picked out for the day.

Prices as follows: U-Pick $3/lb and We-Pick 4U $5/lb

To order picked berries, please call or text (417) 499-1439. Please give us plenty of notice so that we have ample time to prepare your order.

We will also have these items available on site for sale:
Blueberry syrup 16oz. $8
Blackberry syrup 16oz. $8
Blackberry jam (seedless) 4oz. $4
Blackberry jam (seedelss) 8oz. $8
Honey 1lb. $10
Honey 2.5lb. $20

All sales will be cash or local area check (with ID).