Basics of Organic and Natural Pest Control for Farms. Learn how we are fighting pests without chemicals using integrated pest management strategies.

2024 Check Farm Trail on Sunday June 2nd ! Join Kat The Farmer for a walking tour of her small salad centric farm, just one of SIX locations on the Check Farm Trail open for visitors interested in local agriculture.

Looking for a recent e-newsletter? Here is the archive of the 20 most recent sends from the farmer’s office.

How to Grow Mache from transplant rather than direct seeding. This specialty green has an incredible flavor and fits in perfectly to the early spring, unprotected farm or garden.

What were the actual start-up expenses for the farmlet in the first 3 seasons? Let’s breakdown what 80K looks like when invested in local agriculture.

Now enrolling for 2024 Free Choice Farm Share Members! An a la carte version of a CSA or farm share where you shop with a farm-issued debit card at market each week!

New Year + New Baby on the Way = new business focus and goals for 2024.

Take a look at what products and services we are continuing to offer and those we will be putting on pause for the coming season(s).

Need a tried and true way of storing carrots long term? Here’s my method that can work for up to one year or good eating. No sand, no hay, just a few critical things to keep in mind.

Need the perfect gift for a market gardener or farmer with a sense of humor? These fun, playful stickers may be just the thing!

Learning to grow belgian endive in the dark? AKA Chicons are a fun new crop I am experimenting with- heres is what I tested out on the farmlet.

Transparency and Clarity for my customers regarding some recent transplants I purchased, and how it affects my Certified Naturally Grown eligibility.

Kat Johnson on the VA Foodie Podcast?! We talk about my business, and how its evolving.

How to Calculate Fertilizer Blend for Small Area. Free Fertilizer Calculator Spreadsheet.

Advice and template to start planning your market farm. Crop planning is complex, using a spreadsheet can make it a little easier!

Need to know how much salad to order for a catering event, potluck, dinner party or other large or small group? Here is the calculator to help you figure out how much salad mix, dressing, and toppings to order.

Low (or No) Cost Farm Tools that make farm work efficient and enjoyable. Here is my list of favorites around the farmlet, why I like them, and where you can find them.

Perishable Presents? Here is your Fresh & Local Gift Giving Guide. Sneaky & clever ways to give gifts that require refrigeration!

Simple Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe

Wondering if you can build a tunnel on slope or hilly land? Here are some considerations, the detriments and benefits of going for it!

High Tunnel Hoophouse and greenhouse construction on a grade.

Roasting Tomatoes for Storage = Best Condiment Ever.