SonShine Folk School Farm

07/12/2026

We were delighted to have 35 children from Fun Farm Child Development Center to the farm recently. They enjoyed a hayride, picked cucumbers, and gathered eggs. They each took home 4 eggs and six cucumbers!

02/09/2026

As we take our winter rest we are reflecting on our 2025 accomplishments. Do you know someone who could benefit from our ministry? When people ask us where we “find” our students we say, “God sends them!”

02/08/2026

We have been under a layer of ice and snow for two weeks, with temps mostly below freezing that whole time and lows in the lower single digits. It is a time for the farm to rest while we keep the chickens safe and warm in the greenhouses. We are hoping the extended cold will kill off bugs and other pests! Before too long, though, we’ll be planting in the greenhouses, starting seeds, and gathering the first eggs from our newest flock.

What are you looking forward to in the spring?

10/18/2025

The sweet potatoes are ready for NEXT SATURDAY! 9 am - 3 pm

Sweet potatoes, pickles, T-shirts, ball caps, woodworking projects and more for sale.

Hotdogs, popcorn, fresh baked sweet potatoes, hayrides and boat rides for free!

455 Sonshine Farm Rd, St. Stephens Church

10/06/2025

Andrew, Zach, and Brock have started harvesting sweet potatoes! It’s like buried treasure, plowing the row then digging for orange “gold”!

Only 19 days until the Sweet Potato Festival! Save the date to come get your holiday sweet potatoes. We’ll even have some cooked and ready for you to try!

09/30/2025

Only 25 days until the Sweet Potato Festival! Last year you asked and this year we have them - new short sleeve and long sleeve shirts and ball caps for sale. Ask us about the crooked crosses!

As ever, free hot dogs, baked sweet potatoes, and popcorn, hay ride and boat ride! Sweet potatoes, pickles,, and woodworking projects for sale!

09/20/2025

The 9th Annual Sweet Potato Festival is in 5 weeks! In anticipation, here is a new sweet potato recipe we just tried and it is amazing! We are actually using up the last of last year's sweet potatoes which were kept in a cool, dark corner of the basement. They lose some moisture, but that makes them roast up beautifully!

As the name implies, these sweet potatoes melt right in your mouth. After browning in a hot oven, thick slices of sweet potato simmer in broth and soak up the flavors of maple syrup and lemon. This simple dish is great alongside roasted chicken or pork and makes a great Thanksgiving side dish.

09/15/2025

It’s only 40 days until the 9th Annual Sweet Potato Festival! We have new apparel this year. Come get a hat along with your holiday sweet potatoes and our delicious dill pickles. As always, the hot dogs and baked sweet potatoes are free! 🍠🥒🌭

09/06/2025

SAVE THE DATE for the 9th Annual Sweet Potato Festival! Always the last Saturday in October, this year it is on October 25. 9 am - 3 pm. We already found these two poking out of the soil!