Category Archives: Weekly CSA Newsletters

There were two note-worthy items in the newspaper the last two days, both related to us but in different ways … First, perhaps people saw the news in the News-Register that Casey has filed to run for Yamhill County Commissioner. … Continue reading →

Many years ago, before we starting our farming venture, I helped operate the kitchen at a remote mountain retreat center called Holden Village. In the kitchen, we had a motto that guided our days: “It’s not about the food …” … Continue reading →

Here we are, at the beginning of February, but my senses tell me that spring has arrived. The cover crop is deep spring green and growing so quickly now. The field grown kale is putting on new leaves. In town, … Continue reading →

Time for a big update for this year’s CSA! We have figured out the rest of the year’s season details, and we are adding another 20 weeks on to the end of the 20 weeks we’ve already signed everyone up … Continue reading →

Even though this winter has been relatively mild so far (at least compared to last winter!), it is still winter indeed in so many ways. This coming week, we’re watching for high water here on the island as the rain … Continue reading →

The CSA begins again tomorrow (Thursday, January 18)! Welcome back to all our returning members, and welcome to our new members too! We are so glad to have you all join us for our thirteenth growing season, our “farmer’s dozen,” … Continue reading →

This week is the final week of our 2017 CSA! Just in time, as the weather has definitely taken a turn toward the dark, cold, wet season that we call deep autumn or early winter. We still have our two … Continue reading →

Our family went on a quick adventure since last week’s CSA pick-up. On Friday morning, we boarded a plane at PDX and flew to Phoenix for a brief stay in the desert! We went for the occasion of Casey’s parents’ … Continue reading →

November began today. Much to think about this month, beginning with the upcoming end of our 2017 season! We have three more weeks before our final pick-up of the year on November 16 (more important dates below). You can sign … Continue reading →

It feels like the story of the week is quite simply color. We have hit the peak of the season’s leaf display, and everywhere we go our vision is filled with bright displays of gold, orange, and red. Fall foliage … Continue reading →