Question 1

How big is your farm?

Accepted Answer

Our property, including our home and yard is 1.3 acres. We estimate just over 1/2 an acre is under cultivation. Our gracious neighbor allows us to farm her backyard as well.  It is truly an urban community farm. It sounds very small, but it is incredible what this amount of land can produce when planted in a non-traditional market garden style. The small scale makes us constantly think about how best to utilize our land. We encourage you to come and see it for yourself!

Question 2

Are you an organic farm?

Accepted Answer

Abdoulaye trained at the Catamount Farm, a 10-acre organic farm within UVM's Horticultural & Research Farm.  He received a certification in sustainable organic farming.  We have always farmed using organic practices.  In 2024 we achieved our USDA organic certification through VOF.  All of our vegetables, flowers, herbs, and plants are certified organic.  The only offering we have that is not certified is our eggs.

Question 3

How can we find you?

Accepted Answer

We received a grant through NOFA to upgrade and reopen our farmstand for the 2025 season.  We anticipate opening by June 1, 2025.  It will be open 7 days a week from 10am to sunset. It is conveniently located just up Highland Avenue off of the Barre Montpelier Road.   Watch for signs on the Barre Montpelier Rd to announce the opening.  We will also update facebook and instagram with the opening date.  You can find us every Saturday at the Capital City Farmer's Market in Montpelier, May through October.

Question 4

Do you offer wholesale pricing?

Accepted Answer

Possibly! Please reach out to us by email khelcomfarm@gmail.com or @khelcomfarm on social media for wholesale inquiries, or if you are interested in having us grow a specific crop for your business. We are very interested in forging relationships with local businesses that value locally grown products or need a source for their value-added products.

Question 5

How do you know what you're doing?

Accepted Answer

Abdoulaye is a 2021 graduate of the Farmer Training Program through the University of Vermont. Through this program, Abdoulaye had many opportunities for learning and building relationships within Vermont's agricultural community. In 2022 we turned our lawn into field. Since then, we have erected 3 high tunnels and expanded into our neighbor's backyard.

Even with all this progress, we are always in learning mode and are very grateful to our neighbors, fellow farmers, and community members for offering advice, support, and resources on our journey.

Please follow our journey on social media for farm updates and photos. We are always happy to have community members drop by to see how the magic happens.

Question 6

We're new to farming - any resources to share?

Accepted Answer

The farming community is very supportive! Find your local farms and reach out.

Johnny's Seeds and High Mowing Seed Company both offer a variety of resources. The UVM extension offers a plethora of resources and assistance, reach out to your local extension service.

We joined the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Grower's Association (VVBGA) at the recommendation of the extension, and it is has been a great resource. We also learned a lot about small scale and urban agriculture through The Market Gardener and The Urban Farmer.

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