JIM PROUHET

Jim grew up on a farm in O’Fallon, Mo. His father farmed 2000 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat. His mother operated a greenhouse business which sold flowers and bedding plants. In 2000 he bought a small farm in Troy, Mo.  Having a large garden, which became larger every year, eventually led to searching for an outlet for all of the vegetables being produced. What started as a hobby, turned into a self-serve roadside farm stand. Over the years, the vegetable business has expanded and Shared Bounty CSA was added to our operation in 2010. For Jim, growing vegetables and providing healthy food to local communities has always been a “labor of love”, but having a job in construction just did not allow the time needed to expand the CSA. Having a co-owner to share the work, and to share ideas, has added a new energy, and has enhanced the farming experience.