Crockett Farms opens new family farm and home general store
RUSHVILLE, Mo. (KQTV) -- A long-held dream became reality this week as Crockett Farms opened its new family farm and home store, a project that broke ground just one year ago.
The business began in 1994 as a roadside stand opened by Colby Crockett's grandmother and has operated around area farms for years, but the family has always wanted a permanent indoor space for customers.
"We've always wanted a place to people to be able to go inside, get out of the heat when it gets cool, warm up and just kind of be out of the weather," Colby said. "So it's kind of something we wanted to do for a few years. And so now we finally got it done."
The new facility offers apparel, bake mixes, jams, jellies, two full bars, and food and drink.
Outside, the farm continues to sell pumpkins, gourds, straw, and antiques.
"It has definitely been a long time coming," Colby said. "We've faced trials and all the things and construction process and all of that, but it's worth it."
The celebration was joined by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, who joined friends and family with a ribbon cutting at the store's entrance.
The grand opening to the public is Saturday the 12th.
Upcoming events include a vendor pop-up on Saturday the 19th and a trick-or-treat event the Saturday before Halloween with bounce houses.
Updates are posted on the farm's Facebook page.
"Without my family, it definitely wouldn't happen. We all work together to get things done and achieve the dreams that you know, that we all see," Crockett continued.
Longtime family friend Lanny Frakes praised the family's efforts.
"I'm very proud of them to do this and to take this time and expense to add something to the community," Frakes said. "This is an excellent family. Very cordial. They've spent a lot of money here. A lot of investment. It's what they wanted to do. To have something for the community, to people to come to."
Frakes recommended the farm's homegrown pumpkins and noted the variety of products available.
"Something for everybody," Frakes said. "It's just be a wonderful place for people to come."
"We're just really excited to see a new generation come upon us," Colby said. "So of course, hopefully this store stays around for a long time too."
