Author Archives: Katie

We had several firsts here on the farm during this recent week of holiday festivities. This was the first time that Rusty has dressed up and celebrated Halloween. Prior to this, he was too young to understand or get excited, … Continue reading →

I apologize if I sound redundant, but oh, what a glorious October it has been! In every way, this month has been a gift — the sublime sunny weather, the warm color of the fall foliage, the brilliance of the … Continue reading →

I have written at length in these newsletters about what it means to know this place where we have the pleasure to live and farm. As I have said before, the process has been slower (and more satisfying) than I … Continue reading →

This time of year, the pressure of work shifts significantly. Casey and the crew begin to feel a lightening load, beginning first with the end of irrigation season (freeing up hours of labor every day). Then, as the final plantings … Continue reading →

What a difference a week makes. Or, even a day. After a very unseasonable storm at the end of September, the rain receded, bringing some good old fashioned Oregon fall weather: mist in the mornings, followed by golden sun in … Continue reading →

We had an unfortunate first occurrence on the farm last week. We woke up to find our generator missing, presumably taken overnight by a desperate soul. We use this tool daily, to operate our milking equipment, and so we were … Continue reading →

Fall arrived in blustery fashion this weekend, bringing rain and gray in a way we haven’t seen for months. Not every seasonal shift is quite so clear and dramatic — some years the first day of fall feels like just … Continue reading →

This last Saturday, I had the opportunity to run errands in town solo while Casey stayed at the farm with the kids. Soon into my trip, I received a call from home — rarely a good sign. I picked up … Continue reading →

Hey all — no photo or essay today. We’re on vacation for the weekend! We’re planning to be back in time for Casey to do the pick-up, and our crew is working hard in our absence to keep everything else … Continue reading →

Summer is winding down. Today (Sunday as I write this), our family was very excited to turn the page on our calendars. As I wrote about a few weeks ago, August is … challenging. I think I forgot, amongst all … Continue reading →