This last week was a hot and productive week! We got the back garden area all prepared and beds shaped for added crops. We had 2 volunteer days and with the help were able to plant out summer squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, and get lots of beds ready for more crops. We also put green beans, arugula, mizuna, radishes, cilantro and dill seeds in yesterday. We use a small 2 - wheeled tractor made by BCS. It has been indispensable for helping us mow old crops, trench and shape beds, and harrow (a low-tillage implement). The picture above is Patrick using the rotary plow to make raised beds in the back garden. We decided to re-shape the back area this year to a curved bed on contour of the hill. This should help retain moisture and prevent erosion. It's definitely a work out- especially when you hit big soil chunks or the tractor wants to pull a different direction. When you're a farmer, you don't really need a gym!
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Farm Happenings for May 15, 2020
About the farm
Flat Tack is a small scale farm nestled within the serene vineyard setting of Heathen Estate in Vancouver, Washington. The farm was started in 2017 by co-farmers Kelly and Patrick. Flat Tack Farm specializes in growing a wide variety of produce and is working on organic certification. We grow all of our food without the use of harmful pesticides, chemicals, or synthetic fertilizers; while focusing on improving the land to a healthier state using holistic, all natural practices. The current cultivated area is around 2 acres and is farmed using intensive methods that focus on low tillage and integrating Permaculture (permanent agriculture: creating natural eco-systems designed to be sustainable and self-sufficient) practices into our gardens. Flat Tack Farm focuses on growing heirloom, rare and unique varieties of produce. https://flat-tack-farm.ueniweb.com/
We also believe in collaboration to grow a stronger food system! We partner with other local farmer friends to bring more abundance of sustainably grown food and farm products to our community!
A few of our growing partners are: Sprout and Blossom Farm, Columbia River Mushrooms, Volehalla Farm, and our neighbors. Our locally raised pastured beef share comes from Windy River Livestock in Washougal, WA. We also have locally baked bread from Bleu Door Bakery available as an add on. By combining in a cooperative effort the farmers can join forces to expand their operations and help more of our community members have access to locally grown goodness.
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We also believe in collaboration to grow a stronger food system! We partner with other local farmer friends to bring more abundance of sustainably grown food and farm products to our community!
A few of our growing partners are: Sprout and Blossom Farm, Columbia River Mushrooms, Volehalla Farm, and our neighbors. Our locally raised pastured beef share comes from Windy River Livestock in Washougal, WA. We also have locally baked bread from Bleu Door Bakery available as an add on. By combining in a cooperative effort the farmers can join forces to expand their operations and help more of our community members have access to locally grown goodness.