Three Rivers Farm LLC at Defiance Ridge Vineyards

WELCOME TO OUR FARM

For three years now, Tony’s Family Farms has been nestled in the rolling hills of Historic Missouri Wine Country at Defiance Ridge Vineyards. Our collaborative, regenerative, 3-acre farm boasts blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, Swiss chard, Tuscan kale, basil, collard greens, squash, pumpkins, peppers and more, and of course Tony Tomato’s namesake – tomatoes.

Thousands of pounds of tomatoes and produce are harvested each week and distributed to restaurant clients such as Annie Gunn’s, YaYa’s, Twisted Tree, Westchester, Gio Modern Italian and Buzzetta’s Italian Cafe, in addition to Defiance Ridge Vineyards itself for their delicious farm-to-table cuisine. Any remaining tomatoes are available for individual or group orders, and a large amount are also donated to address the region’s food insecurity.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Surrounded by picturesque views of beautiful Missouri wine country landscape, Tony’s Family Farms provides exciting, unique experiences for the whole family to enjoy!

Our stunning sunflower circles are the perfect backdrop for wedding photos or snap shots with friends and family. Plan a day to visit us for a walk in the garden and a glass of wine from Defiance Ridge Vineyards. You can even bring your yoga mat and enjoy a peaceful practice amongst the butterflies and blue sky.

We offer complimentary tours for groups of all ages and sizes. The best months to visit the farm in full bloom are July, August, September, October. Send us an email, text or call to schedule a time for your group.

PICK YOUR OWN PRODUCE

There’s truly nothing better than picking your own fruits and vegetables, still warm from the sun. “You pick it!” days are available during select weekends in the summer and fall. Check our socials for dates or give us a call to schedule a time to come out!

Plants to expect this year are tomatoes (of course!), hot peppers varieties including scotch bonnets, habaneros, and shishitos, Italian grown produce, flowers, herbs and pumpkins.

How it works: Text Tony 314-882-4637 for a time you’d like to come out and pick your own.

Many of our loyal customers pick in bulk for freezing, canning. and making their own tomato sauce.

ORGANIC & REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

As a sustainable regenerative farm, Tony’s Family Farms uses a variety of organic practices to grow you the best produce you can find in Missouri:

Companion planting for attracting pollinators
- For example, parsley attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Companion planting natural pest-deterrents
- We plant Marigolds and Basil in between all of our tomato plants to prevent pest intrusions.
- We plant chives near our kale, radishes, arugula and lettuce to repel deer and aphids.
- Onion repels worms, aphids & slugs.
- Sage repels moths, fleas and beetles.
- Rosemary repels cabbage worms, mosquitos & carrot flies

If a crop is hit with a pest, we would rather pull the crop than use chemicals.

We use cover crops in alternate years to remove pests and allow the nutrients in the soil to regenerate. We do not plant tomatoes in the same spot every year.

VOLUNTEER

Have a knack for or interest in gardening and farming? Tony’s Family Farms pays volunteers in fresh veggies!

All help is valuable, from light duties like trimming basil, or more involved duties like planting and harvesting.

Come breath the fresh air and get some exercise. If the season is right, you get to take home some fresh vegetables. Contact us today to schedule a time for you or a group of any size to assist with our bountiful farm.