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
Herb Green Bean and Summer Squash Salad
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and blanch for 3-5 minutes.
Blistered Green Beans with Tomatoes, Summer Squash and Pounded Walnuts
Transfer walnuts to a zip lock or cloth bag and bash with the back of frying pan until the nuts are in coarse pieces and have released some oil.
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.”