Category Archives: Weekly CSA Newsletters

“Community” has been a regular topic for these newsletters over the years. No surprise, since we run a “Community Supported Agriculture” program, it’s something we think and care about (beyond just as a marketing model). When we have our on-farm … Continue reading →

I keep a five-year journal for our family, in which I write things of interest for each day: the weather, any note-worthy sightings or events (eating the first ripe tomato of the year, for example), and a short description of … Continue reading →

My last two newsletters were so heavy on book thoughts, and yet there’s this beautiful world to share with you too! So, to balance things out, I thought I’d make this week’s post mostly visual. I captured some of the … Continue reading →

This is your brain on the internet. I’m not talking about the image above; I’m talking about your brain, right now since in order to read this newsletter you have to be on the internet (sorry friends that I stopped … Continue reading →

Well, tonight I spent most of my newsletter writing time fixing our blog. Earlier this evening, it was throwing out a weird error message and not letting me log on, so I got to learn new things about what can … Continue reading →

This week, the major story of life here in Northwestern Oregon has been smoke, smoke, smoke. Or, for people closer to the wildfires burning around Oregon: fire, fire fire. Oh, it has been smoky. And scary. And frustrating. Of all … Continue reading →

Do you know one of the secrets to having really great, fresh produce for customers? Cooling the harvest as quickly as possible. When vegetables and fruit are in the field, they are the same temperature as the air. This seems … Continue reading →

Our hearts were filled with so much joy this weekend, and our farm was filled with so many old and new friends. Many months ago now, my parents (who live next-door to us) and I both separately coincidentally over the … Continue reading →

This is a full month! When I look at our calendar, I am amazed at how much has already happened and how much is still coming. I imagine others are feeling similarly, as we all aim to get the most … Continue reading →