The farm is so beautiful these days. Enjoy this shot taken by beloved farm volunteer Shaina, before this week’s pumpkin patch event. Since October has hit, we are greeted by rolling fog every morning. The sky is moody and careful to reveal too much of itself to us, and everything is oranges, purples and browns! … Continue reading October on the Farm
Greetings from your Farm Educator, Erynn!
Greetings Join the Farm! CSA and Abundant Table community! I’ve missed my regular connection with you all as I’ve moved out of CSA coordinator position and into full time farm education. But, I’ve loved witnessing Jeannette and Raquel blossom into their roles coordinating our CSA and growing our CSA community. The CSA newsletters continue to … Continue reading Greetings from your Farm Educator, Erynn!
Do pineapples grow on trees?
While Farmers Reyna, Aminah and Ofelia were working hard tending Join the Farm! (JTF!) fields this week, I was having a great time sharing all things farming and good healthy eating with students in Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) through their “Farmer in the Classroom” program. This partnership between schools and farmers highlights the … Continue reading Do pineapples grow on trees?
a CSA meditation
Every Tuesday we start our farm meetings with a “zero moment” – a pause to reflect on why we do the work that we do here. Often these moments are inspired by words of feedback and encouragement shared by visitors, friends of the Project, and our CSA members. In honor of Tuesday farm meetings, here’s … Continue reading a CSA meditation
Of Dirt and Worms and Birds
Last Friday, Raising Micah came out to visit the farm. They are a local group of families who want to raise their children in community to “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.” Every month, they have a reading to reflect upon, and also take learning or service trips together. This month’s reading … Continue reading Of Dirt and Worms and Birds
“Just Foods”: A little something we wrote up the other day
10 practical things The Abundant Table recommends for “just food” Know where your food comes from – Join your local CSA, or support the farmers’ markets near you, and “shake the hand that feeds you.” Ellwood Canyon Farm in Goleta starts up their CSA May 1st! Montecito’s farmers’ market is Fridays from 8-11 on Montecito … Continue reading “Just Foods”: A little something we wrote up the other day
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 