Wow, we can’t believe it is May already It feels like only yesterday we came together for the first time in November for our monthly vegetable and meat exchange. On the first Thursday of the month, November - May, you showed up rain or shine (mostly shine this year, let’s be
A duty to the land, a duty to the community One of our foundational beliefs here on the farm is that we have a responsibility to the land and our community. In Sarahlee's own words, "I feel a duty to the land to steward it with the help of an
As we ease into spring here on the farm, we are feeling the growing feels all around. Our winter Siberian Kale in the hoops is being replaced by asian greens, lacinato kale, and green onion starts. We have direct seeded the first of the year’s fresh carrots. Our 4-season greenhouse
It is so good to be home! We left just after the February CSA and we returned last night to set ourselves up for the March CSA. We talk a lot about resting soil and rejuvenating microbes and such in organic and biodynamic farming. Occasionally farmers need that too. This past
New life, new season January is a pivot month on the farm. We go from cleaning up and packing Winter CSA boxes to doing all of that and starting seeds! That is right. In this month of very gradually almost unnoticeable gains in daylight, we fire back up the 4-season
February, and all is well! But what a whirlwind January was! Lots of frosty mornings and sunny afternoons. We got a few moments of rain and had a couple days of almost 60s. And then there were the 3 days of low teens to mid twenties with no direct sunlight. Luckily for us, our
This is the winter CSA after all Hey ya'll! Nat and Sarahlee here. Everyone else is taking a much deserved winter break. We are holding down the fort as winter sets in. I feel like November is winter, but the solstice truly marks the first day of
Happy Turkey Day, everyone! What a week for gratitude. For joining together, friends, family, and strangers over food. Thanksgiving is the true Rainshadow holiday. Those classic dishes showcase what is actually in season right now: potatoes, sweet potatoes, turkey. The onions, garlic, and leeks that are the subtle flavor foundations
Welcome to the 21-22 Winter CSA! It is here, the start of our 7-month journey of eating Central Oregon style! The next few months will be a tour through the miracle that farming in Central Oregon is. Each month you will get a crate of fresh greens and storage vegetables. All
Customer Appreciation Day, October 23, 11a-3p Join us on Saturday, October 23, 11a-3p for a day of community, food, and gleaning as we celebrate you, our community, and the end of a successful summer growing season! Our 25-acre field will be open
