winter on the farm

Winter on the Farm

By Heidi Lewis on November 10, 2015

In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy. —William Blake Winter is finally here in drought-stricken California, and we’ve gotten a break from all that balmy, summerlike weather we’ve …

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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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What Does a Farmer Do in December?

By Judith Redmond on December 1, 2011

By Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Each season on the farm has its own tempo. The harvest overwhelms everyone’s attention for most of the year. The lambing …

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Winter Work: How Farmers Finish up the Year

By Heidi Lewis on November 29, 2010

What does winter weather mean for you? A change in work wardrobe from grey to black? From seersucker to faux fur? Maybe a change in your bike commute? We contacted two of the farmers we work with to …

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