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
Working Winters | Part II
The truth is, I’m really not the best at doing nothing. I crave that sense of accomplishment and the satisfaction I get from seeing my efforts literally providing nourishment for my community.
Unwrapped Gifts
We spend so much of our lives in the middle, those commonplace days, weeks, and years, where it seems as if not much changes.
Beet Salad with Cumin and Cilantro
Clean the beets and place on the baking sheet. Roast for an hour or until tender with a fork.(Alternatively, boil beets until fork tender.) Cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Roasted Sweet Pepper Risotto
Heat oven to broiling temperature. Place peppers on baking sheet.
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.
Lemon Basil Salad Dressing
Add lemon juice, oil, mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor.
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.”