Our Story

We started Flat Tack Farm in 2017 after 2 years of traveling, learning, and working on farms across New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Along the way, we got our hands dirty and absorbed everything we could about sustainable farming. When the chance came to turn unused land on a local vineyard into something productive, we jumped on it. What began as a small 60x70 foot garden has grown into more than 2 acres of vegetables, a 3-acre orchard, and a developing Permaculture Food Forest.
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For us, fresh, naturally grown food isn’t just a passion—it’s a way of life. After learning how harmful conventional farming practices can be to our health and the environment, we knew we had to grow food differently. That’s why we’re committed to regenerative, sustainable, and chemical-free farming, ensuring that everything we produce is as good for the land as it is for the people who eat it.

The name Flat Tack—a phrase we picked up in New Zealand meaning "full speed ahead"—feels pretty fitting for this wild farming life. Every season brings new challenges, but we love what we do and can’t wait to share it with you!

Hands-On, Thoughtful Cultivation

Inspired by our farming experiences abroad, we embrace small-scale, high-quality growing methods that prioritize soil vitality, freshness, and care for the land.

Regenerative

We use all-natural, regenerative agriculture methods, including low-tillage practices that build soil diversity and health while improving the land for future generations.

Sustainable

Our farm is rooted in organic principles from the start, sourcing only NON-GMO seeds, prioritizing heirloom and rare varieties, and enriching our soil with locally produced, Certified Organic amendments and natural compost.

Chemical-Free

While we are pursuing Organic Certification, we already follow strict organic growing practices, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and harmful chemicals. Instead, we rely on sustainable pest and disease management techniques like companion planting and row covers to protect our crops naturally.