the brown acres story
Family grown, sprayfree, organic
Brown Acres is a spray-free, organic microgreens farm rooted in Tai Tapu, Canterbury, and proudly led by Jess – mum of three and the Microgreen Queen.
Jess founded Brown Acres as a small family project during lockdown and has grown it into a thriving, sustainable business powered by love, resilience, and a hands-on approach to farming. With her three kids by her side – a curious tween, an energetic primary schooler, and a cheeky toddler – Brown Acres is truly a family-grown venture.
Brown Acres lovingly grows microgreen superfoods where every step is nurtured with care and purpose, delivered fresh to supermarkets and eateries across Christchurch, Selwyn, and the South Island.
Jess founded Brown Acres after her brother “Brown” passed away from diabetes. She set out and discovered that microgreens were only being used as a garnish in restaurants. With her brother as the namesake, she set out to create Brown Acres.
With so many benefits, nutrient-packed goodness and ways to use our microgreens, Jess has a vision to educate the community about how tasty and nutritious these farm-fresh superfoods are.
Brown Acres grows nutrient-packed microgreens using eco-friendly indoor vertical systems that use 95% less water and land than traditional methods.
