Hello all!! Today is the day! We headed out onto the farm to harvest some lovely January greens for you. We are so inspired by the heartiness of this food, it is so sweet and nutrient dense after surviving many wintery days out on the farm. In your box you will

Not only the depth of winter and the coming of the light, but also our first outdoor winter long table. We have so much gratitude for the people that joined us this evening, that had faith in the farm, the food, and the heated space. . Chef Travis worked his magic with our

We officially had the coldest night since I started doing the winter CSA 6 years ago.  We were 8 degrees below zero last friday.  I was pretty worried about what we would find in the greenhouses when we harvested yesterday, but I was pleasantly surprised.  We have some beautiful kale and parsley for

Rainshadow Organics is a full-diet, year round farm. We have committed ourselves to raising and storing vegetables, meats, and grains all year round. As November fell upon the farm, the change in seasonal eating was clearly upon us. This shift into winter completely manifests itself in our food.  We go to great lengths to

Through our summer 2019 farm season, a small group of Rainshadow farmers, volunteers, and CSA members met at Jackson’s Corner each month for a book driven discussion and dinner. Our discussions were enlightening, inspirational, and personal. We are excited to spread the word about our little Rainshadow book club, and involve more of the

Over the summer months, some of the Rainshadow Crew has teamed up with some of our CSA members for a monthly book club meeting at Jackson’s Corner. We’ve laughed and enjoyed Jackson’s tasty pizza specials topped with local ingredients (some which our Rainshadow crew had harvested the day before!). Over discussing The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Farm raised, farm made hemp products. Rainshadow Organics is unveiling our new hemp product business, Desert Green Hemp. Our new products are now accessible to the central Oregon community and beyond. This fall we are entering our second hemp harvest on the farm. We started four acres of hemp from

One of the most common questions our farm is asked is how we manage pests. Rainshadow is certified organic which not only means we have a responsibility to uphold certain farming techniques set by the USDA, but we also find it in our heart space to farm in a way that is regenerative

Last week, our summer season began. We welcomed 7 new interns into their canvas tent cabins and prepared for an intensive week of orientation, learning all the systems of the farm. Our first day was completely engulfed by the topic of water. As the most crucial building block of life, the key to success

Summer is almost here! After all the snow and rain, I’m looking forward to warmer weather andfresh summerfruits and veggies. As we head into the new season, here are some simple tips for making the most of your weekly CSA basket:   Prioritize Decide what has the shortest shelf life and use those