Missouri Grown Gift Boxes Feature Local Flavors for Holidays
As hard as it is to believe, Christmas is just around the corner. Although finding a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift can be a challenge, the Missouri Grown program offers an edible alternative to shirts neckties while supporting local businesses. Customers can order gift boxes filled with food and home products from small agribusinesses throughout Missouri.
“The Missouri Grown holiday gift box is a fun and unique gift for friends and loved ones,” Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn aid. “We’re proud to feature seven exceptional Missouri products that showcase the quality and diversity of Missouri agriculture.”
The General Assembly created the Missouri Grown program, formerly known as AgriMissouri, in 1985. The membership program represents more than 500 local agriculture, food, beverage and value-added businesses to consumers and encourages all Missourians to visit their local farmers markets, wineries and agritourism destinations. The program’s mission is “Connecting producers to consumers and consumers to agriculture.”
The 2025 Missouri Grown Holiday Gift Box includes:
- Cherry BBQ Sauce from Baylee Jo’s BBQ, Ironton
- Mango Jalapeno Hot Sauce from JB’s Gourmet Spice Blends, Ozark
- Raspberry Habanero Jam from Persimmon Hill Farm, Lampe
- Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Soap from Silvey’s Soap, California
- Honey Pineapple BBQ Snack Sticks from Schneider Farms, Hermann
- Awake My Soul Ground Coffee from Tehillah Coffee, Holts Summit
- Red Onion Ranch Dip Mix from Thompson Farm Soups & More, Wentzville
Buyers can send a gift box directly to friends and family through the Missouri Grown purchasing platform. Boxes are $35 each, plus shipping. For orders of 10 or more boxes, buyers should contact the Missouri Grown team directly to coordinate shipments. Buyers also can pick up boxes in Jefferson City.
For more information or to order the 2025 Missouri Grown holiday gift box, visit 2025 Missouri Grown Gift Box. To learn more about Missouri Grown USA and the products offered by the program’s, members, please visit MissouriGrownUSA.com. Information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs is available at agriculture.mo.gov.
–Alan Goforth
