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
Eryngium, 'Blue Glitter'
Eryngium, 'Blue Glitter' aka sea holly: Honeybees forage on this new, shimmering blue addition to our pollinator plantings.
Ctenucha Moth
Surprise Visitor: The Red Shouldered Ctenucha Moth (pronounced "ten-OOCH-ah") is only found in Washington and only in the Puget Sound trough, i.e. west of the Cascades and south of Chehalis.
How Big Is April Joy Farm | Part I
By far the most common question I’m asked is, “How big is your farm?” Well, as I’m liable to respond to many agricultural questions—it depends. What I mean by that is it depends on one’s definition of a farm.
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.”