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February on a California Farm

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By Paul Muller of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop It is a fine Sunday morning. The sun is shining on a windless, cloudless blue sky.  The light frost last night kissed crops …

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The Lemon Lady

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Karen Morss fell in love with Meyer lemons, and then, lucky for us, she left Silicon Valley behind for an organic lemon grove.

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From Bacon Broccoli Bites

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Capay Valley FarmShares Member Jay Edwards on Why He Loves His FarmShare I love my Farmshare because it’s turned me from being mostly carnivorous to a solid omnivore, even dabbling in …

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What Does a Farmer Do in December?

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Farmers spend most of the year planting and harvesting crops, but what do they do in the winter? Plenty! Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm explains.

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Bear Track Farm

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Bear Track Farm's Betty Hui and Dick Blair used to be lawyers—how did they become farmers?

Reflecting on Summer

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By Jeff Main of Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop It seems like a long time since I’ve had a chance to touch bases with all of you, as a matter of fact, it has been a long …

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Steamboat Acres Historic Pear Farm

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The pears grown on this family farm are full of flavor and nutrients thanks to the rich soil of the Sacramento River Delta.

A Day in The Country

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California's Central Valley farmlands are under pressure from development; the Yolo Land Trust works to protect them so food can continue to be grown here.

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Coco Ranch

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The founders of this organic family farm in Northern California discuss climate change, the perfect tomato, and the importance of honoring the feminine.

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The Grav-ity of Change

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

Change has come slowly but steadily to the foods we’ve eaten over the last 70 years. While there has been no acute onset to clearly demonstrate the difference between the food of today and yesterday, …

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Great Gravenstein! This Heirloom Apple has a Story to Tell

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Joe has his hands in his pockets, rocking heel to toe gazing into a crate of Gravenstein apples. Barbara Walker, who operates the Walker Apples’ booth, listens to Joe with full attention whilst her …

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Hartland Cherries: Kauffman’s Fruit Farm

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This farm in Pennsylvania grows the delicious but fleeting Hartland cherry.

Whole Earth CSA—Waddell, Arizona

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In Waddell, AZ, farmer Shyryn Joy grows heirloom crops such as Flakkee carrots.

Health Per Acre

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By Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Despite heavy rain, a surprisingly large group of people turned out for the Full Belly Open Farm Day. While we couldn’t …

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Old Style Custom Meat Market

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By Reed Adam, Capay Valley Farm Shop At first glance, the almost-completed Manas Ranch Old Style Custom Meat Market, located on Highway 16 just east of Esparto, appears identical to the packing …

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News From Good Humus Produce

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By Annie Main of Good Humus Produce   I went for a bicycle ride to Esparto on Sunday, Jeff and I had breakfast at Zach and Nicole’s house. I took my camera and stopped for some photos. I took …

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The Importance of Pollinators

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Pollinators like honeybees are crucial members of the food system, but they've been dying out. Join us as we plant habitat for these endangered species.

How Broccoli Will Save Strawberries: Organic Farming Practices Leave Pesticides Aside

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Not only is broccoli good for humans—its antifungal properties can help protect strawberries! Here's how farming practices can help leave pesticides aside.

Capay Valley FarmShares: Collaboration Brings Small Farms to City Tables

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From a satellite view, Northern California’s Capay Valley looks like a green quilt caught between the folds of the Coast Range. This makes it good for farming with plenty of clean water from Cache …

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Three Sisters Garden

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The women who run Illinois farm Three Sisters Garden left their restaurant careers behind to make a go of growing crops like corn, hay, and beans.

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