Small Homestead Ranch in Emmett, Idaho

Owned by U.S. Air Force veteran Ted Kovarik and located in Emmett, Idaho, Sonshine Acres Farm is a distinctive, year-round homestead-style operation offering a wide range of seasonal vegetables and farm-raised meats. The farm provides fresh produce such as lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and pumpkins, along with Lamb Shares, Pasture Pork, and a variety of fresh eggs and proteins from their animals, including Katahdin sheep, New Zealand rabbits, ducks, and chickens.

HOMEGROWN BY HEROES

The Homegrown by Heroes merged mark seamlessly combines the symbols of the ISDA Idaho Preferred Program and the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Idaho, proudly representing agricultural products cultivated or processed by military veterans in the Gem State.

SONSHINE ACRES is veteran-owned and Homegrown by Heroes certified.

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As Idaho’s second farm to receive the dual Idaho Preferred and Homegrown by Heroes designation, Sonshine Acres stands out as a veteran-owned farm that is deeply committed to supporting local agriculture, serving the community, and practicing sustainable practices. Whether through their CSA program, farm stand, or educational initiatives, Sonshine Acres offers something for everyone, from fresh produce to hands-on farming experiences.

Sonshine Acres offers lamb shares for their 2025 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Additionally, consumers who are seeking fresh produce can use the Sonshine Acres shop website to place orders a week ahead of time, choosing from the farm’s inventory, and either pick their own produce from the field, or have it bundled for pick up at the self-serve farm stand during the harvest season.

Ted gets excited about sharing his farming knowledge with the broader community and offers gardening classes to help local residents develop their gardening skills. The Kovariks are actively involved in seed-saving efforts with the Snake River Seed Cooperative. Ted also travels to Africa, working with communities to teach microfarming techniques and support economic independence through agriculture. This work aligns with his belief in the power of farming to transform lives and communities.

In addition to their farm products, Sonshine Acres provides farm tours and agritourism opportunities, where visitors can learn about farming life and the cycle of seasonal crops. Don’t forget to check out their pumpkin patches during the harvest season. The self-serve farm stand, open from May to October, is another way for people to purchase fresh, local produce and other farm goods directly from Sonshine Acres.

To learn more about Sonshine Acres, visit sonshineacres.net or stop by the farm at 2525 Lower Bluff Rd, Emmett, Idaho. Follow them on social media for updates on seasonal offerings, events, and community programs.