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Perspectives on Drought Part 1: Alexis Robertson of Skyelark Ranch

By Alexis Robertson on January 29, 2014

Recently, California’s growers and water districts approached Governor Jerry Brown to declare California in a state of drought. It has been one of the driest winters on record and the state’s …

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10 Fun Facts About Citrus

By Alexander Scaletta on December 12, 2013

Once again, we have felt a monumental shift in the weather here in the valley. Pleasantly warm fall days have given way to frosty mornings that turn into short frigid days. Many trees have been …

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Chicken with Apples, Potatoes & Escarole

By FruitGuys Staff on September 27, 2013

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3/4 lb potatoes, cut in to 1 inch cubes 4 boneless chicken breasts with skin (I also use pork chops in this recipe) Salt and pepper to …

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Raw Carrot Onion Salad

By FruitGuys Staff on September 19, 2013

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 carrots, grated 1/2 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated (optional) 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice …

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A Look Back At August On Riverdog Farm

By FruitGuys Staff on September 5, 2013

Image by Riverdog Farm, Guinda CA Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop 8/27/13 The first sign of the changing seasons in our region is cooler nighttime temperatures. Last week we had nighttime …

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As I drive around the valley, everywhere I look, tomato plants are quickly growing larger. Watching them grow is torture because tomatoes have been on my mind since they went out of season early last …

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Ten Tasty Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Peach

By Seth Wright on August 14, 2013

Peaches have been on my mind lately. They are my favorite fruit, and they grow bountifully and beautifully in the Capay Valley. Many of our farms here cultivate more than one variety, and I feel …

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A Look Back At July On Riverdog Farn

By FruitGuys Staff on August 8, 2013

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop July 29, 2013 As crazy as it sounds, this week we’ll be transplanting the final round of watermelons (August 1st melon planting?!). This round was part of a larger …

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A Little Apricot History

By FruitGuys Staff on June 19, 2013

from Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop A combination of Royal and Blenheim Apricots From the Luxemburg Gardens in Paris to England’s Blenheim Palace to the imperiled orchards …

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Lots of Heat Means Good Eats

By Seth Wright on June 12, 2013

By Seth Wright, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop This 2013 has been an unusually hot and dry spring here in the Capay Valley. The rain, which usually occurs from January until the end March, …

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In Our Spring

By Jeff Main on May 8, 2013

by Jeff Main of Good Humus Farm, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Image courtesy of Good Humus Produce With the passing of the 2013 equinox a few weeks ago, and all the warmth and wetness …

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Roasted Spring Cippolini Onions

By FruitGuys Staff on April 18, 2013

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Cippolini onions are an excellent variety of onion for roasting or grilling, as they are extra sweet when cooked or caramelized. INGREDIENTS Spring …

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Voices From The Field

By FruitGuys Staff on April 3, 2013

From Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop In April of 2013, we wanted to let folks learn a little bit more about the people who work at Full Belly Farm, so we interviewed one of the …

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Farming In Frost

By FruitGuys Staff on February 6, 2013

Image courtesy of Full Belly Farm, Guinda CA As the weather warms and dries a little in February and March, it’s easy to think that spring has arrived and therefore the warm weather crops should …

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Cabbage Farro Soup

By FruitGuys Staff on December 20, 2012

Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta or bacon (optional) 1 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped 4 cloves …

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The Fall Finish Line

By FruitGuys Staff on October 25, 2012

Image courtesy of Good Humus Produce, Capay CA by Jeff Main of Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop OK. Can we finally stop and say summer is finished? We have crossed what …

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Toasted Nut & Parsley Pesto

By FruitGuys Staff on September 20, 2012

Recipe courtesy of Annie Main at Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 medium unpeeled garlic cloves 1 cup nuts: walnuts, almonds or any other nut 1/4 cup …

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August Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

By FruitGuys Staff on September 6, 2012

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop 8/6/12 The mystery white peach orchard was so prolific – both high yielding by the sheer number of fruit but also by size – this year that we are sun-drying …

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The Peach Party

By Jeff Main on August 9, 2012

By Jeff Main of Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop In August of 2012, we had the Peach Party, our midsummer thanksgiving to all the bounty that comes our way, year after year. …

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July Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

By FruitGuys Staff on August 2, 2012

From Riverdog Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop July 2, 2012 Summer crops are beginning to fill the fields and coolers; pallets of beets and greens are sharing space with summer squash and …

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June Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

By FruitGuys Staff on July 5, 2012

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Image courtesy of Riverdog Farm, Guinda, CA June 4, 2012 Unexpected cloud cover today brought rain, cooler temperatures, and pleasant humidity during a …

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Lifelong Farm Romance

By Paul Muller on June 28, 2012

Image courtesy of Full Belly Farm, Guinda CA By Paul Muller of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Sunday Mornings start the week in a relatively quiet and reflective time here …

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Not Your Momma’s Coleslaw

By The FruitGuys on June 22, 2012

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 small head green cabbage or other cabbage 4 large carrots, shredded 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves ¾ cup mayonnaise, low-fat is …

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The Royal Blenheim

By FruitGuys Staff on June 13, 2012

From Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farmshop From the Luxemburg Gardens in Paris to England’s Blenheim Palace to the imperiled orchards of Brentwood and Gilroy, California’s …

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This Week at Good Humus Produce

By FruitGuys Staff on June 6, 2012

by Annie Main, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Image courtesy of Good Humus Farm, Capay CA When I am unsure what to write about I always take a walk around the farm-it is an easy place to …

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May Notes from the Field

By FruitGuys Staff on May 31, 2012

From Riverdog Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Image courtesy of Riverdog Farm, Guinda, CA May 7, 2012 Mild weather and sunshine have boosted crop growth in the field and in the …

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Summer In May

By FruitGuys Staff on May 24, 2012

Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Resting in a prominent corner of our farm, under a native black walnut tree, there’s an enormous Allis Chalmers crawler …

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Research, Education & Farming

By Judith Redmond on May 16, 2012

By Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Years ago, when I was studying at the University of California, I noticed that there was research being done on “organic” …

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Farm Hands: Lessons of a Farm Intern

By Becca von Trapp on March 22, 2012

By Becca von Trapp of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Well, folks, the rain has finally come. Here at the farm, we are heaving a collective sigh of relief as we are finally able …

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The Almond Festival Arrives In The Valley

By FruitGuys Staff on February 29, 2012

By Dru Rivers of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Almond blossoms are everywhere at the moment on Full Belly Farm – filling the air with honey scented smells and brightly …

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Field Notes From the Farm

By FruitGuys Staff on February 23, 2012

From Riverdog Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop image courtesy of Riverdog Farm In 1990, Riverdog Farm began as a 2-acre organic vegetable garden in Napa County. Currently, the …

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The One Percent

By Thomas Nelson on February 10, 2012

By Thomas Nelson, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Farmers, seed and equipment suppliers, food distributors and retailers, NGOs and community members from across the country, came together last …

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February on a California Farm

By Paul Muller on February 3, 2012

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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Cooking is Child’s Play

By Roxanne Crittenden on August 8, 2011

By Roxanne Crittenden, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop About twice a year my 8-year old cousin Arlo comes for a “stay-over” at my house. In lots of ways, Arlo is a typical young boy—he has been …

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farm shares

Perspectives on Drought Part 1: Alexis Robertson of Skyelark Ranch

10 Fun Facts About Citrus

Chicken with Apples, Potatoes & Escarole

Raw Carrot Onion Salad

A Look Back At August On Riverdog Farm

Tales of Tomato Season

Ten Tasty Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Peach

A Look Back At July On Riverdog Farn

A Little Apricot History

Lots of Heat Means Good Eats

In Our Spring

Roasted Spring Cippolini Onions

Voices From The Field

Farming In Frost

Cabbage Farro Soup

The Fall Finish Line

Toasted Nut & Parsley Pesto

August Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

The Peach Party

July Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

June Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

Lifelong Farm Romance

Not Your Momma’s Coleslaw

The Royal Blenheim

This Week at Good Humus Produce

May Notes from the Field

Summer In May

Research, Education & Farming

Farm Hands: Lessons of a Farm Intern

The Almond Festival Arrives In The Valley

Field Notes From the Farm

The One Percent

February on a California Farm

Cooking is Child’s Play

Stay Fruitful!

farm shares

Perspectives on Drought Part 1: Alexis Robertson of Skyelark Ranch

10 Fun Facts About Citrus

Chicken with Apples, Potatoes & Escarole

Raw Carrot Onion Salad

A Look Back At August On Riverdog Farm

Tales of Tomato Season

Ten Tasty Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About the Peach

A Look Back At July On Riverdog Farn

A Little Apricot History

Lots of Heat Means Good Eats

In Our Spring

Roasted Spring Cippolini Onions

Voices From The Field

Farming In Frost

Cabbage Farro Soup

The Fall Finish Line

Toasted Nut & Parsley Pesto

August Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

The Peach Party

July Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

June Field Notes from Riverdog Farm

Lifelong Farm Romance

Not Your Momma’s Coleslaw

The Royal Blenheim

This Week at Good Humus Produce

May Notes from the Field

Summer In May

Research, Education & Farming

Farm Hands: Lessons of a Farm Intern

The Almond Festival Arrives In The Valley

Field Notes From the Farm

The One Percent

February on a California Farm

Cooking is Child’s Play

Stay Fruitful!

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