Oak Grove Farms: How it all started

Welcome to Oak Grove Farms, where dreams are nurtured, and the fruits of our labor are shared with you.

Our story began in 2012 when Zach Erhard, a driven 18-year-old with a passion for farming, embarked on a journey to create something special with his brother, Josh. As first-generation farmers, the road wasn’t easy. There were long days, steep learning curves, and countless trials and errors. But Zach’s determination paid off, and that very year, he experienced his first successful produce season. It was just the beginning.

Zach’s roots are in Gallatin, TN, where he started small, selling produce from tents on the roadside. By 2016, his path crossed with mine—Kyndle. At the time, I was a student at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, studying Child and Family Studies. Although I had little knowledge of farming, my curiosity and Zach’s enthusiasm drew me into his world. Together, we attended farmers' markets, learned the ropes, and fell in love with the land and each other. In 2018, we tied the knot right here on the farm, with a ceremony by the pond and a reception in our greenhouse—a night we’ll cherish forever.