Add a successful sun-grown microgreens enterprise to your farm today!
-
Part One
-
Part Two: The Basics
-
Part Three: Equipment
-
Part Four: Workflows
-
Week at a Glance
A weekly schedule for a weekly harvest. How to plan ahead.
-
Seeding
A simple step by step seeding method for reliable results and enjoyable work.
-
Harvest & Pack
Methods for harvest and packaging for optimal yield, shelf life and overall quality.
-
Troubleshooting
Let’s tackle some common issues that come up for growers. Mold, poor yield, seed hulls, shelf life. Plus we will add more to this section as new questions come up!
-
-
Bonus
-
Business Planning
Final steps before you launch your microgreens business.
-
Bonus Resources
Links, Spreadsheets and Business Planning Templates
Seeding Volume Cheet Sheet (printable)
Seeding Step-By-Step Cheet Sheet (Printable)
Seed Supplier List
Crop Yields Per 1020 tray
Packaging Options List
Seeding Rates by Volume, Weight, and Cost per 1020 tray
Income and Expense worksheet per 1020 tray
Startup Tools and Materials List
Links to purchase tools
Labor and Sales Expense worksheet
Example Sales Actuals from Kat The Farmer
Customizable enterprise budget worksheet for your farm
-
Try Our Microgreens Profit Calculator
Our calculator uses Kat’s real-farm expenses to calculate a profit (not gross revenue) estimate per week for you based on how much available greenhouse space you have. See how much money you could add to your bottom line.
Course FAQ
-
When you purchase the course you will have lifetime access to it so you can take the chapters at your own pace. If new chapters are added or updated you will be notified.
-
They can be! Depending on your upfront and overhead costs. This guide includes helpful worksheets that provide all the data you need for forecasting your income and expense for the scale of business you wish to start. Plus, the business plan you make with our template will be extremely helpful if you are considering applying for a loan.
-
Not Yet! The course will eventually expand to include video tutorials with each section. Those who purchase at the earlybird discounted rate will be granted access to them at no additional cost once they become available sometime in 2025.
-
While this guide was designed for growing under sunlight you may find many of the sections helpful but the section on infrastructure and tools may not cross-over.
-
Every tray of microgreens that fails to grow properly is an expense to your farm. I am confident this guide will get you growing good quality harvestable trays with a lot less wasted time, material and money.
Hands On Learning
In addition to online learning we also offer an in-person class for those local or traveling to Floyd County. Learn and practice seeding, growing and harvesting microgreens alongside your teacher, Kat.
To book, email us with your interests & dates.
-
Visual Tour of the Farm & Microgreens Operation
Book a 1 hour tour:
1-2 people ($300 +$25 per additional guest)
Includes:
a membership to the online course for all participants.
-
Get immersed in seeding, growing, and harvesting microgreens. A hands on- learning experience.
Book a 3 hour activity:
1-2 People $500 (+$25 for each additional person)
Includes:
a membership to the online course for all participants.
Fresh Microgreens to take home
-
Aspiring Farmers
Students & Student Groups
Gardeners & Gardening Clubs
Retirees
Social Clubs
Individuals & Lifelong Learners
Company & Staff Retreats
Learn to Grow
This online course is a guide for farmers who are interested in adding a succesful sun-grown microgreens enterprise to their farm. Take the guesswork out of choosing the right tools, get growing faster, and get all the info you need to prepare an enterprise budget for your microgreens business.
COMING SOON. Get anytime access to the Farmers Guide to Microgreens Made Simple + video tutorials.
Get the Pre-filled Crop Plan Template - Kat's Crop Plan Template with 35 Annual Crops pre-filled (including salad mix!) - Retail Pricing Suggestions - Yield Projections - Suggested Plant Spacings for 40'' wide bed - Earliest and Latest Indoor & Outdoor Planting Date guide - Generates a Greenhouse Seed Chart, Field Seeding Chart, Seed Order Chart, and Total Revenue Projection Use it as a starting point for your own plan.