Happy Equinox!
I just revel in this shift. Happens twice a year when the days and nights are the same. In March I am so excited about more light. I’m ready to rumble, coming out of winter and inspired by the promise of spring. Right now, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible team we have had at the farm this season and all of the abundance we have coaxed out of this incredible piece of land.
The diminishing light is most welcome as our farmer minds and bodies want a little more rest. In actuality we are in the sprint at the end of the marathon. The summer crops are loving the weather and farmer’s markets are still going strong through mid October. The winter crops are also ready and needing to come in. We’re harvesting two seasons at once right now and its bananas.
I want to take a moment to remind you to sign up for your Winter CSA. The Winter CSA is a major part of our farm. During the summer we spend a lot of time and energy and dedicate a lot of farm space to growing storage vegetables and raising animals to feed you, our community, all winter long. Please join us on our year round culinary adventure and nourish yourself with food you can trust! (Click HERE or the button below!)
We love that we get to feed you all year. Food is the fuel for all of life’s joys and journeys. We love that it is our purpose, and indeed our pleasure, to provide you with nourishing ingredients through our CSAs, Farm Store, and farmers market stands. Thank you so much for being part of our community!
Save the Date: Customer Appreciation Day, 10/26
Please join us on Sunday, October 26. Rain or shine; snow or sleet, we will be celebrating all of you, OUR COMMUNITY, and the end to a fabulous and prolific growing season!
- We will be selling small plates for lunch, $2 to $4 per plate; vegetarian and omnivore options available.
- Our Farm Store will be open for shopping.
- Our 25-acre field will be open for gleaning carrots, onions, and many other treasures.
- Suggested donation, $10
Come prepared for whatever the weather has in store and a day of chatting, eating, celebrating, and gleaning!
Please, NO DOGS ALLOWED!
Winter CSA Shares still available
Our Winter CSA is the perfect way to continue nourishing yourself with nutrient dense and locally grown produce and meats all winter long. We firmly believe in the power of local food year round and we cannot wait to continue feeding you and yours!
We make this CSA as easy as possible! Pick up on the first Thursday of the month, November through May:
- in Sisters, 3:30-3:45, at the Fir Street Park
- in Bend, 4:30-5:30, at the Deschutes County Parking Lot (1300 NW Wall Street)
Or at the Farm Store the Friday (11-5) and Saturday (9-3) following, 71290 Holmes Rd!
The Winter CSA Details
- Shares starting at $76/month!
- Meat only or Meat and Vegetable
- Select your own vegetables, meat is prepackaged for you
- Pay in Full or Monthly subscription payment –> with the monthly subscription, you pay for November when you sign up (maybe today…) and then don’t pay again until Dec. 1.
- Use your SNAP benefits and your vegetable share is covered by Double Up Food Bucks!
Save the Date: Fill Your Pantry, November 8th
The 10th Annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry is a community bulk-buying farmers market held at the OSU Extension Parking lot at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. This is another great option for sourcing local foods.
This is a bulk-focused farmers market, so bring your muscles! Farmers, ranchers, orchardists, and producers will be selling large quantities of items. For example, 20lb bags of onions, 50lb bags of potatoes, 25lb boxes of ground beef, etc.
You can shop day of, or (what we highly recommend) pre-order your goods October 19-29. This ensures that you will actually get what you want! Click on the button below to bookmark the pre-order page and then set an alarm for October 19 to do your shopping before the pre-orders sell out!
While pre-orders are highly recommended, there is tons of food to buy day-of. Come enjoy the last Farmer’s Market of the year!
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