Six-year-old Kendall Rae Johnson has etched her name in Georgia’s agricultural history as the youngest certified farmer.
Her journey began under the tutelage of her great-grandmother, Kate Johnson, who shared the art of gardening, igniting Kendall Rae’s passion for cultivating the land.
Ursula Johnson, Kendall Rae’s mother, also played a pivotal role in nurturing her daughter’s love for gardening, culminating in a small patio garden celebration for Kendall Rae’s fourth birthday.
From this modest beginning, Kendall Rae’s backyard farm in Atlanta has flourished in just two years, yielding a variety of produce, from carrots and sweet potatoes to strawberries and Carolina Reaper peppers.
The young farmer’s enthusiasm extends beyond her backyard, serving as her unique classroom as a homeschooled student.
Kendall Rae’s parents transformed this passion into a small business named aGROWKulture in Southwest Atlanta, marketed as the venture “owned” by Georgia’s youngest certified farmer.
The urban farm offers food basket subscriptions and classes, aiming to share the joy of growing fresh produce with the local community.