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
Happy Cesar Chavez Day!
I recently learned that Chavez lived here in Oxnard for a part of his childhood. He is still both highly regarded and highly controversial (depending who you talk to) in the area. En memoria: UNITED FARM WORKERS’ PRAYER written by Cesar Chavez Show me the suffering of the most miserable, so I may know … Continue reading Happy Cesar Chavez Day!
many hands…
This morning I successfully orchestrated a crop mob. What does one do with a group of 30 adult volunteers from Excel Charter Academy in LA who want to volunteer a few hours for a farming cause to mark Cesar Chavez day? You make them weed. And they did. I wish I had taken pictures, because … Continue reading many hands…
“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
eggs
Last week, it started. Little brown ovals, the first few of which were scattered around the coop, but which are now concentrated in the nesting box. The chickens are laying eggs. After a really rough couple of months (two chickens died, and two got sick and haven’t really gotten better), it’s nice to have good … Continue reading eggs
A friend’s blog about us: Down on the Farm
Down on the Farm When I found out from Jenny that our friend, Cristy Rose, was living and working on an organic vegetable farm in Oxnard, I just knew we had to make a road trip out there to visit. Jenny loved the idea. She said she needed a vacation and also saw it as … Continue reading A friend’s blog about us: Down on the Farm
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 