About Grow On at AG Farm
Our Mission
At Grow On at AG Farm, our mission is to work with adults with disabilities to build community, develop leadership, and encourage relationships. We provide fresh, organically grown produce while using environmentally friendly, sustainable growing practices. Our store (both in person and online) allows our volunteers to develop their creativity, customer service, and marketing skills with our other products that are created at the farm. We believe that everyone, regardless of their abilities, deserves the opportunity to stretch themselves and reach their full potential by offering them fulfilling and challenging work. In our work environment, we hope to inspire and motivate our team members to become more than anyone ever thought possible. Our goal is to meet and exceed the expectations of every customer.
Our motto:
WHERE CHALLENGE MEETS OPPORTUNITY!
Mission
Our Story
Our first greenhouse was started in August 2013 with over 18,000 gallons of water and 1560 square feet of growing space. We grow a variety of produce...leeks, green onions, chard, kale, celery, various herbs, and a few tomato plants in this greenhouse. Our second, similar system was started in May 2014 and houses a wide variety of head lettuces.
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With all of the water in our systems we were confident that every female mosquito within several miles would target our farm for reproducing (laying eggs). Therefore, we also introduced mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) into our system. As the mosquito eggs hatch into larva, they are promptly consumed by one of the mosquito fish before they can develop or hatch into adult mosquitoes. So, we have not noticed any mosquito problems on our farm.
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Our third above ground greenhouse was started in April 2014. This greenhouse was specifically designed to house our fruiting plants that need trellising. Various varieties of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, and squashes are planted in a medium of compost. These plants are then watered with natural nutrients using a drip irrigation system.
Intrigued? Look through our links at the top of the page for more information about aquaponics and our organic produce.....and/or call to schedule a tour!!
