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
Yogurt Herb Dressing with Cucumber Salad
Put all ingredients except cucumber into a blender or bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Toss with diced cucumbers.
Simple Heat Of The Summer Risotto
In a small saucepan warm broth (or water). Warm oil and butter and cook onions until translucent, add the rice and cook until the outsides of the grains are translucent and centers remain opaque.
Roasted Tomatillo, Poblano, Avocado Salsa
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Place tomatillos, chiles (both types), onion, and garlic on the parchment and drizzle on olive oil.
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.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Dijon Sauce
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Cut cabbage half into four equal wedges and set on prepared baking sheet.
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.”