KTech Farms

06/04/2024

I've been experimenting with a "Hydroponic Raised Bed" over the last month, and harvested my first heads of lettuce. They look and taste great!

06/03/2024

We're now offering Grown-To-Order microgreens, delivered straight to your door! You can learn more or place an order at https://subscribepage.io/GfNeKn

05/10/2024

We'll have lettuce, kale, microgreens, and basil this week! Be sure to stop by and see us at the Willard and Ash Grove farmer's markets!

04/07/2024

Great first market of the season! Be sure to stop by the Ash Grove Farmers Market on Saturdays between 9am and 12pm!

04/04/2024

My newest post, Digital Record Keeping for Your Farm is now available! Be sure to check it out!

My first year growing produce, I struggled to keep decent records about what was going on.

03/21/2024

Here are some ideas if you're looking to avoid some of your food waste.

Food gets wasted at every point in the system. It happens on farms, at factories, in grocery stores and at restaurants. But as we reported in our food

03/12/2024

One of the things I disliked about market last year was having to constantly setup and tear down tables and displays. They didn't look the best and wind consistently knocked my signs over.

This year I'll be using some custom modular tables that I built with casters and 3d-printed sign holders!

03/12/2024

My newest post, The KTech Farms Origin Story is now available! Be sure to check it out!

The KTech Farms Origin Story Today, I wanted to take a few minutes to share how KTech Farms got started.

03/06/2024

Our first batches of leaf lettuce, kale, and basil are coming along!

02/29/2024

Last year I made my first attempt at record keeping and went with a basic excel sheet. While I was able to capture information, It's hard for me to actually visualize and use the data in a meaningful way.

Because of that, Over the past three months I've started building a platform that keeps track of the data for me, is integrated with stripe & square, can record telemetry from IoT devices, and will eventually be able to generate reports automatically. It even integrates with discord for daily reminders and important events.

02/27/2024

Getting started in gardening alone can be a challenge, much less trying to scale and turn it into a profitable business. I thought I'd share a few items that I found helpful in my journey so far.

02/22/2024

In addition to produce, we'll have some laser-engraved plant markers and coasters available for purchase this year!

02/13/2024

One of the main things that I want to accomplish as I build out my farm is to collect and analyze data so that I'm able to better understand what's happening and how to improve my operation. I'm starting that process with a Raspberry Pi Pico!

02/07/2024

The first group of seeds for the year are starting to grow!

02/05/2024

Next month, we'll be starting a monthly newsletter with information about what's happening on the farm, what products will be available at market, and more! If you're interested, you can subscribe at https://buff.ly/47Nnyhy

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02/03/2024

Can't wait for market season to begin! We would love to have you join us this year!

02/01/2024

This year I'm adding capacity to the greenhouse for a total of 32 towers and 2 grow racks! Excited to start planting soon.

11/21/2023

My latest post, DIY ZipGrow Rack, is now available!

Having tried ZipGrow towers previously, I was looking for a mobile rack that I could take to farmer's markets for live sales. Rather than spending 5k on one, I decided to try my hand at designing and building this DIY rack instead.

Having tried ZipGrow towers previously, I was looking for a mobile rack that I could take to farmer's markets for live sales. Rather than spending 5k on one, I decided to try my hand at designing and building this DIY rack instead.

11/14/2023

My latest post, Berry Blast Smoothie, is now available!

With a mix of fresh berries, yogurt, and microgreens, this smoothie is packed with antioxidants and vitamins.

With a mix of fresh berries, yogurt, and microgreens, this smoothie is packed with antioxidants and vitamins.

11/07/2023

My latest post, My First Season at a Farmer's Market, is now available!

After attending markets for the past 6 months, I wanted to share some thoughts and takeaways that I gained in the process.

After attending markets for the past 6 months, I wanted to share some thoughts and takeaways that I gained in the process.

10/31/2023

My latest post, Microgreen Subscriptions Now Available, is now available!

With markets coming to a close for the season, and a desire to continue providing microgreens to the community, I'm happy to announce that "Mighty Micro" subscriptions are now available via our online shop!

With markets coming to a close for the season, and a desire to continue providing microgreens to the community, I'm happy to announce that "Mighty Micro" subscriptions are now available via our online shop!

10/24/2023

My latest post, Armed to Farm, is now available!

Earlier this year, I was told about a program called Armed to Farm by one of the individuals I met through the intern program at Springfield Community Gardens. I hadn't heard about it before, but decided to look into it.

Earlier this year, I was told about a program called Armed to Farm by one of the individuals I met through the intern program at Springfield Community Gardens. I hadn't heard about it before, but decided to look into it.

10/17/2023

My latest post, Chocolate Green Smoothie, is now available!

Looking for some ways to incorporate microgreens into my meals, I started the search for smoothie recipes! If you're wanting something healthy but doesn't "taste green," this one's great.

Looking for some ways to incorporate microgreens into my meals, I started the search for smoothie recipes! If you're wanting something healthy but doesn't "taste green," this one's great.

10/10/2023

My latest post, Breakfast Smoothie, is now available!

Originally from the paleo challenge, this recipe was modified to provide some additional carbs after discussion with some of the awesome trainers at S2.

Originally from the paleo challenge, this recipe was modified to provide some additional carbs after discussion with some of the awesome trainers at S2.

10/03/2023

My latest post, The Importance of Planning, is now available!

If there's one thing I've learned over the past 8 months, it's that planning is probably one of the most important things when it comes to growing crops for sale. Now, I already knew that planning was important, but the scale of planning is what caught me off guard.

If there's one thing I've learned over the past 8 months, it's that planning is probably one of the most important things when it comes to growing crops for sale. Now, I already knew that planning was important, but the scale of planning is what caught me off guard.

09/26/2023

My latest post, An Introduction to Hydroponics, is now available!

One way to grow crops that I've found to be very interesting is hydroponics. When growing things hydroponically, you're just growing without soil - instead, you use some kind of alternative media to suspend the roots and add nutrients directly to the water.

One way to grow crops that I've found to be very interesting is hydroponics. When growing things hydroponically, you're just growing without soil - instead, you use some kind of alternative media to suspend the roots and add nutrients directly to the water.

09/25/2023

09/19/2023

Our latest post, Getting Started With Microgreens, is now available - Be sure to check it out!

In my opinion, one of the easier ways to start growing things is to start with something like microgreens. They have a short grow cycle, don't take a lot of equipment or space, and can sell for a premium price.

09/12/2023

Our latest post, The KTech Farms Origin Story, is now available - Be sure to check it out!

Everything begins with desire, and my desire to start a farm actually came many years ago, when I helped my grandparents on their farm in St. Louis.

09/10/2023

Our latest post is, Welcome to KTech Farms! is now available - Be sure to check it out!

My name's Kevin, and I created KTech Farms in February of 2023 in an attempt to create an urban farm that combines hydroponic and regenerative growing methods