Ashley and Jared Yocum, a Somerset Township couple, launched a business nearly two years ago for the health of it. They are the owners/managers of Eighty-Four Microgreens, based at the dairy operation they run, A Little Bit of Heaven Farm, near Interstate 70. The Yocums plant, grow, harvest and deliver their microgreen products – for free – to consumers throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area, including the South Hills.
About a half-dozen restaurants are among their clients and the couple are regulars on the farmers market circuit in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Ashley acknowledged that “a lot of people don’t know what microgreens are.” Initially, neither did she nor Jared.
“We saw something online about it and thought this could be a way to do business,” he said. “We saw a video and took an online class and decided to give it a shot. We told our parents, who didn’t know what microgreens were.”
Microgreens, according to an online AI overview, are “tiny, young vegetable and herb greens” that are harvested soon after their first leaves appear, when they are an inch to three inches tall. These are “living foods” that are flavorful and filled with rich nutrients. They are gaining popularity and are commonly served as a garnish at restaurants. Microgreens are less mature versions of kale, spinach and arugula, but provide more vitamins and minerals.
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Publication date:
Tue 25 Aug 2026