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
“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
Lettuce Be Real About the Facts
Lettuce is second only to potatoes in terms of U.S. per capita consumption. According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, California and Arizona produce over 98 percent of the leaf lettuce in the U.S.
The Truth About Tomatoes
You know those red "ripe" tomatoes you can buy in the grocery store in the winter?