Farm Journal
In subtle and blatant ways, farmers are professionally discounted and personally discouraged. I adamantly believe agriculture can be a rewarding, and healthy full time career. By writing about my work and sharing my progress, I hope to show how organic farms and farmers enrich and strengthen the communities they serve. ~April
Joyful Farming is:
aligning life, land, and community
believing in power and possibility
restoring health and home
nurturing relationships
honoring abundance and vocation
celebrating creativity and change
“I love your newsletter. The produce is so delicious, but the spirit of the farm lives in how you both communicate with us. So grateful for you all.”
— April Joy Farm CSA Member
Evaluating Machinery and Equipment with Respect to Soil Health
Explore how to improve soil health on your farm by evaluating the effectiveness of your machinery, equipment and infrastructure.
Organic Materials: 3 Steps to Reducing Costs and Improving the Health of Your Soil
Learn how to improve and maintain your soil health by creating and updating a Master Organic Materials List for your farm.
3 Steps to Improving your Cover Cropping Program and Building Soil Health
Learn the 3 key steps to take to improve your cover crops program and build healthy soil.
3 Steps to Improving Your Crop or Livestock Rotations and Building Soil Health
Learn how smart rotations reduce the need for expensive and labor-intensive inputs, maintain the ability to produce food, fuel, and fiber and improve soil health.
Nutrient and Field Management Plan (NFMP) - An Overview of 4 Key Components
A Nutrient and Field Management Plan (NFMP) focuses on the four major ways diversified organic farmers impact soil health directly through our management practices.
Community Voices
“Your writing is superb, April! Profound, insightful, clear, honest and generous - like you. I always find some wisdom to share with the kids or illumination of my own journey. Thank you.”