HATfresh

01/15/2021

Watercress is an often overlooked leafy green that packs a powerful nutrient punch.

It is considered one of the most powerful superfoods on the earth 🌍!

Its small, round leaves and edible stems have a peppery, slightly spicy flavor.

Watercress is part of the Brassicaceae family of vegetables, which also includes kale, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.

Once considered a w**d, it was first cultivated in the UK in the early 1800s but is now grown in watery beds throughout the world.

12/30/2020

We love eating fresh greens this time of year but we also are craving savory warm meals...
Try incorporating celery, fresh herbs, and leafy greens with some of your favorite local meats and root veggies! 
We are using a Staub cast iron pot for this wonderful roast.

12/18/2020

Check out our lovely interview in West Knoxville Lifestyle Magazine!

Q&A with HATponics

12/14/2020

Yummy Fall Recipe!

Stuffed Winter Squash 🍁

1 acorn or butternut squash (cut in half and scoop out seeds)
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp chopped garlic or garlic powder
2-3 cups chopped kale
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup cooked rice

Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2
Brush 1/2 teaspoon oil over cut sides of squashes; top with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place squashes, cut sides down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes or until almost tender. Remove from oven.

Step 3
Heat remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and celery; cook 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and kale- stirring until wilted. Remove pan from heat; stir in cooked rice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice.

Step 4
Spoon about 1/2 cup rice mixture into each squash half. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until squash halves are tender and lightly browned.

12/01/2020

It's giving Tuesday! 🙌🙏
What a great Holiday to celebrate all that we are able to do in our community with our partners YOCO and Emerald Youth Foundation.

Please consider helping us keep our program of free produce to those who most need it this Holiday season and beyond.

Donate Here:

Will you partner with us in providing local produce to Knoxville families who have been impacted by Covid-19? We want to empower at risk youth and families, by supplying them with nutrient dense food! We will be providing 120 families, that s how many have applied ...

11/19/2020

Please take a quick minute to learn about this awesome program we are so honored to be a part of!

Feeding Families 🌱❤️

Healthy, free veggies that’s how one east Tennessee farm has made a difference for our center-city neighbors.

11/16/2020

As some of you may know that our parent company HATponics was founded with the intention of feeding the world sustainably. Pretty big goal huh?!
Well we are still trucking along amongst a global pandemic.
We are currently installing 5 systems in 5 locations in the Dominican Republic.
Each of these systems are Aquaponics Systems and will feed 100s of people everyday, create jobs, and enrich their communities with nutrient dense food.

Our founders recently made a trip to get the sites prepared for the build, here are some cool photos of clearing the sites and laying foundations for these portable farm systems.

11/13/2020

Check out this great video from one of our interns this summer. It's a great view into our world here on the farm and at HATponics as a whole.

Meet HATponics! Summer 2020 Intern Emily Murray shows you around the farm and introduces you to the many people that make up our team. Enjoy!

11/11/2020

Sustainability ♻️

A few small ways you can make a big difference:

1. Be conservative with water. 💦
Our no waste water system recycles all our water here in the greenhouse 🙌

2. Go Non-toxic 🚫
Buying non toxic home cleaners, shampoos, and organic locally grown food. 🌿

3. Look into using energy saving light bulbs and solar power. ☀️
We are using solar power and other energy effect methods here on our farm!

11/11/2020

Want to eat fresh delicious organic greens all winter long?

Join our CSA!
Spots are filing up fast so reserve your weekly or bi weekly boxes now.

Join now: https://buff.ly/2G6KoKc

11/06/2020

We had a great shoot with WATE today!
We love sharing our story and our fresh produce with our community.

Join our mission by supporting our CSA: https://buff.ly/3oMNFzP

11/06/2020

We are experimenting with sprouting Wheat Grass 🌱

Who likes Wheat Grass?!

We will admit it's an acquired taste but the nutritional benefits are worth it!