Category Archives: Weekly CSA Newsletters

For me, each month of the year brings its own important question for us on the farm. In July, the question is, “are we caught up with our work?” For it is in July that we can first assess how … Continue reading →

This weekend, our family said goodbye to the Furch family — valued members of the McMinnville community who are moving away soon to rejoin family in the Northeast. If you don’t know them by name, Jason and Laurie Furch were … Continue reading →

This last week we got away. In July. To the beach. As a family. To play. As I mentioned last week, stepping away from our life this time of year takes some real work and intention. And trust that all … Continue reading →

Well, folks. This is going to be a most minimal newsletter. I just want to touch base so you know we still exist and that the CSA harvest will be on as normal (with Casey present as normal too!). But, … Continue reading →

Oh, summer is upon us. This week we weathered several truly hot days, followed this weekend by a lovely break that brought us cooler temperatures and some rare all-day thunderstorms. Out here on the farm, life feels buzzing with fullness … Continue reading →

Last week I finished reading Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry. I’ve long been familiar with Berry’s nonfiction and poetry. In fact, Casey and I wrote Berry a letter some number of years ago, letting him know that he can be … Continue reading →

How is it July already? Tomorrow, anyway … We are knee deep in real summer now, although we appreciated the last little respite we received just after the solstice. A final touch of Oregon June before we head into the … Continue reading →

As Casey and I walked from picking raspberries to cherries this weekend, we both remarked on hard it is to remember that once upon a time our farm grew only vegetables! In our eight prior seasons, much has changed of … Continue reading →

Happy Father’s Day [yesterday] everyone! Our family got to celebrate by spending the night at the beach with Casey’s family. It’s always sweet to get away and enjoy a different landscape (and visit with people we love). We are blessed … Continue reading →

Oh, how lovely it is to be in the main growing season again. To be moving along, checking things off our ‘to do’ lists left and right. We have a relatively long growing season here in Oregon — the harvest … Continue reading →