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
The Truth About Tomatoes
You know those red "ripe" tomatoes you can buy in the grocery store in the winter?
How Big Is April Joy Farm | Part II
On Monday, I was training up lanky tomato vines when suddenly I knew today was a very important day.
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.
Part II | What Does Organic Certification Mean for April Joy Farm?
Recently, there has been much discussion in the organic farming community about the National Organic Program. Many of us believe it doesn’t go far enough, especially in terms of the health and welfare of livestock.
Part I | What does Organic Certification Mean for April Joy Farm?
Since day one, I have chosen to have my produce certified organic through the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Stories: Motivational Kindling
It wasn’t but four weeks ago after a marathon of field work that I returned from my mailbox with a one page, two color, folksy-worded advertisement offering “ORGANIC PRODUCE DELIVERED!”
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.”