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Farm Happenings at Flat Tack Farm
Farm Happening's for July 12
This past week was such a nice reprieve from the hot weather we've been having. The cooler and overcast mornings are perfect for harvesting and getting field work done. Our main focus this week was regaining control of our East Plot. We weeded, planted out the remaining empty beds with our fall bra1 read more »
Farm Happening's for July 5th
It always feels a little crazy around the farm, but with the warmer weather and CSA season in full swing the work days are longer and the never ending to do list keeps on growing. It’s a steady dance between harvesting for the CSA, planting, watering, weeding, seeding and maintaining our crop1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 2, 2021
It's getting HOT, HOT, HOT!
We're coping alright with the numerous record highs we've been experiencing this last week/weekend. We've been watering like crazy to keep the plant babies alive. We use mostly drip irrigation to conserve water, however in heat like this drip just isn't enough.&nbs1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 25, 2021
Turnip the Beet!
They're here! The beets are finally here!! We love beets. They are so vibrant, sweet and versatile. One of our favorite beet dishes is a roasted beet and goat cheese salad, rich but refreshing for these brutally hot days of summer.
This week we also have Fava Beans from Volehalla F1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June11th
Lettuce, Lettuce and more Lettuce!
- We've got Baby Lettuce Heads, Crisp Leaf, Butter Leaf, Oak Leaf and probably a couple other varieties we've forgotten. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, crops that were planted weeks apart from one another reach maturity simultaneously. This means you all wil1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 4th
Happy Memorial Day! We would like to give a special thank you to those who have or are serving our country or have lost family members in service. I remember as a child when my grandpa would take us to the cemetery on Memorial Day to clean our family members' resting places and give tha1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 28, 2021
This last December we welcomed 80 new chicks to our farm! They are now starting to provide us with lots of eggs. Lyndsay also brought about 25 chickens to the farm over the winter. Currently we have them pastured with their chicken mansion in the new orchard area. They've be1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 21, 2021 Update
We've had to make some tough decisions in the last few days. With the record breaking warm spring we've had many of our crops that were meant to be ready at the beginning of June for the start of the veggie share CSA have come and gone. Greens that love the cool weather like mizuna, aru1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 21, 2021
It's been a busy week! We've planted out 3 of the 6 rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, green beans, basil and herbs. We're finishing up the high tunnel as quick as we can so we can plant the remaining peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and basil. Next up for planting is winter1 read more »
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.