About the Farm
FFF is a woman-owned micro farm modeled after European market gardens. The farm grows a diverse range of annual and perennial crops. Using intensive crop rotation, the farm grows all of its annual produce in over 80 permanent beds that have a total growing area of about 1/2 acre, with perennial crops throughout the property.
Boasting a catalogue of over 40 crops and more than a hundred different varieties, the farm not only grows the standard market vegetables, but also produces or forages a suite of unique crops including shiitake mushrooms, wild ramps, milkweed pods, ground cherries, specialty salad greens, and uncommon varieties of typical market vegetables.
Nourishing people, improving soil health, connecting people to food, and creating community are the guiding principles of the farm. The farm’s practices are of the highest standards, and are devised with the health of people, plants, the soil, and the local habitat in mind.
FFF is not certified by any governing body, but utilizes practices in line with the USDA’s organic standards. Further, the farm is dedicated to growing in the soil and cultivating with low-till, sustainable practices to improve the health of the soil and surrounding ecosystems, and to grow the most flavorful and nutritious food possible.
Meet the Farmer
Hi, I’m Karlyn! I own and operate Freetown Food Forest. I grew up in Homer, playing outdoors and making art. I have a fine arts degree and nearly 20 years experience in the food service industry. I love preparing and enjoying food, and in 2016 I began really diving into what brought me joy and how I wanted to use my labor in a fulfilling way. My love of food, my desire for more connection to the land and a community, and my need to move my body as I work led me to farming. Each year I’ve grown more food and more confidence. In 2023 I broke ground at Freetown Food Forest. I live on the property with my partner Anthony and our dogs. I am grateful for everything that surrounds me, that I am able to do this work, and that I can share it with you.