About the Farm
Farm Co-Owner and Manager Kenneth "Skinny" Melton with his helpers
About the Farm:
The 14-acre, diversified family farm set out to farm responsibly, sourcing seeds almost entirely from heirloom sources and managing pests with sustainable methods. We do not use synthetic pesticides or fertilizer.
Our CSA program offers small and large shares and features farm-fresh produce, herbs, flowers, and eggs; sign up on their website. Melton grows/sells heirloom head lettuces, onions, turnips, zucchini, squash, onions, leeks, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, arugula, green garlic, herbs and more. You can also find their ingredients at several restaurants downtown such as the Macintosh, Butcher & Bee, FIG, the Grocery, Slightly North of Broad, and Husk.
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About Kenneth:Kenneth 'Skinny’ Melton was born in South Carolina and received a BA in English at the College of Charleston. Over ten years of experience farming the Sea Islands from tomatoes and truck crops on Wadmalaw Island to his current diversified farm on Johns Island. Skinny co-owns and manages the family farm with help of his farmhands, parents, sisters, four children, and four dogs. Skinny has dedicated his life to farming for the benefit of future generations and the Sea Island community. |
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About Anna:Anna is from Sullivan's Island, and is born and raised in Charleston. After attending the College of Charleston to obtain a degree in biochemistry, she worked in the dental field for several years. In April of 2018, she found herself in need of a change and got a job at Lowland Farms. For Anna, the reward of feeding those in the community with local, organic, quality produce is greater than she could have imagined. She has found her true passion in farming and is an essential part of the Lowland Farms family. |
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Kevin & Debbie Melton:Kevin and Debbie Melton are Kenneth’s parents and co-owners of Lowland Farms. |
