July 2021
7/7 pickup — we survived!
7/7 pickup — we survived! We made it! Woah, it is nice to be on the other side of last week. You all felt and know this,
June 2021
6/23 pickup — Summer is truly here!
But the veggies still think it is spring The season has officially changed with the Solstice on Sunday, but it will still be a few more weeks until our vegetables catch up and those
6/16 CSA Pickup: Let’s Talk About Baby Vegetables
Farming is all about taking care of babies And growing vegetables at Rainshadow is about relationships. While some of our plants are only around for a few weeks (carrots, radishes, salad turnips), we have many
6/9 pickup — veggie only: the spring green tide continues rolling in
Weeding: it's what we do to stay ahead This past week we did a lot of weed maintenance. As organic farmers, the only real way to keep weeds down to a "manageable" level
May 2021
First Summer CSA this Wednesday, 6/2!
We just finished planting the 25-acre field! Wow, what a week–wind, not quite freezing temps at night, gradually warming days, rain, sun. All the things that make Central Oregon in the spring so ...
March 2021
April CSA pick up: Thursday, 4/1
Storage roots for the win! I don't know about you, but we are blown away by how long and how well our storage crops are doing! With only May left in our 2020-2021 Winter CSA, we
Summer Prep Continues
It's all about preparation right now. Wow things have been busy at the Farm! March has been all about projects and preparation. We are about a month out from when our next crew of Rogue Farm
Greens, Greens, and More Greens: 3/4 CSA pickup
March CSA pickup: Tomorrow, 3/4! It is feeling mighty spring like around Rainshadow Organics at the moment. We got a little dusting of snow last week, but then the sun popped out and the snow
Summer is in the Air: February on the Farm
The days are getting longer and we are seeding for the summer! February has come and gone in a blur. While it is the shortest month and we had a
February 2021
Our Local Economy Matters, You Can Help
The Significance of Supporting Local Businesses A recent study conducted in Central Oregon found that when a dollar was spent on a local food item, $0.76 remains in our local economy. Comparatively, each
February CSA
February CSA You know what is so cool about February? We start planting starts for our Summer CSA and our next Winter CSA. February is here if you can
Make the Promise to Local Food
The Environmental Impact of our Food Choices On average, food at a traditional grocery store is estimated to travel 1,500 miles to reach your plate. That is so far! Food, grown at Rainshadow Organics, will
The Organic Seal for your Peace of Mind
The Organic Seal for your Peace of Mind If you’re anything like us, you are overwhelmed by all the un-trustworthy food out there. You need to eat, and you need access to food
What is the Value of a Rainshadow CSA Share?
What is the value of a Rainshadow Organics summer CSA share? We at Rainshadow Organics are excited to share our 2021 Summer CSA sign up with you! Can you believe we’re already dreaming up our summer
January 2021
2021 18-week Summer CSA Sign-Up Now Open
January has flown by and we are already thinking about Summer! January has been filled with some beautiful weather. While we are so glad that