This Saturday, July 28th from 10-3, join us for our Third Annual Community Wheat Harvest! Experience the full circle from field to mouth: together we will gather our wheat crop, thresh the grain, mill it into flour, and then bake delicious crusty pizzas in the farm's cob oven. If you're not sure how much fun [...]
The first fabulous-tasting dry farmed tomatoes are here, as well as the first Yellow Hungarian and Padron peppers. Lettuce still needs to size up; should have plenty again next week. This week, arugula is abundant. Green beans: unfortunately the first three successions this year were planted in a heavier soil (higher clay content), which meant [...]
We've reached that time of season when people get restless waiting for tomatoes, peppers and green beans. You see them in farmer's markets, so why not in your shares? Next time you're at a farmers market, note where the farms are located - those summer goodies are coming in from the warmer inland areas, not [...]
During one of the farm tours at the Solstice Celebration a boy, his mouth stained with blackberries, tugged on my arm to show me his harvest: a cupped hand filled with shiny black juicy berries. When I asked him if I could try one, he held out his hand out and said, "Farmer Tom, I [...]
With temperatures well into the 90s this week, last week's rain seems a distant memory. The longer that our cool and foggy "coastal summer" weather can be delayed, however, the sooner we'll be able to enjoy our favorite summer crops: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and green beans. We are at the cusp of getting started with [...]
A tradition since the farm's beginning -- Below is the nitty-gritty on this year's event, but first: answers to the most frequently asked questions! (Please don't call the office Saturday with questions - no one will be there; we'll all be outside for the event!) ;-) ✔ YES, both members and non-members (friends of the [...]
Along with all the other exciting activities happening on Saturday, we're also going to have a farm stand, where you can stock up on fresh LEF produce! For the Solstice event, we'll be setting it up near the fire circle and main event meeting area. Bring your reusable shopping bags and grab some extra produce! [...]
This year the farm is hosting a raffle at the Summer Solstice Celebration! All proceeds will go to the LEF Discovery program. There are three special prizes in the offing: 1. A 4-week CSA trial. Receive a Budget Share of fresh produce for 4 consecutive weeks (you choose the dates you wish to receive the [...]
