08/31/2026
This is a vulnerable post- please keep comments respectful as I have been contemplating sharing the harsh reality of running this business during our current agricultural crisis. Most of you have noticed restaurant closures around town and major menu changes at various establishments. The food and beverage industry is suffering largely from increasing costs all around the board. One of the first things to be removed from the menu are our specialty products, such as microgreens and edible flowers. I have been mindful of these steep increases and have chosen to keep our pricing the same across the board for local restaurants, all the while absorbing the increased cost of production (230% increase on seed prices alone in 2026), and have been hopeful this would keep us afloat during this economic uncertainty. Unfortunately, restaurants are still closing or eliminating these specialty products from their menus, and we have to pivot.
This is where y'all come in. I absolutely love running our urban farm and am open to exploring new avenues as they are needed by our community. I am a certified herbalist and have been cultivating medicinal herbs for a decade for my personal use. Are there any products you have a hard time finding in town that you are willing to support from our farm? Specialty salves, balms, essential oils, tea blends, you name it! My studies primarily focus on microbiome health and nervous system regulation. However, I want our products to reflect what is needed in our community. Please comment below with apothecary goods and/or herbs that you are interested in sourcing locally as we plan our next moves in expanding the farm. ๐ฑโจ๏ธ
