We farmers took a few days to relax in Santa Barbara as part of our program. Here are some photographs of the lovely place we stayed! the view from the back porch a walk to the mission the autumn leaves on the wall one of my favorite lawns some of the books (some saved from the … Continue reading RETREAT!
Art at the farm
For a good long while, the farmhouse was graced with the presence of a local artist’s work. Below is Jose Zuniga’s piece on Frida. I absolutely love it! Jose inspired me to create some of my own art, and here’s my “Golondrina.” But, this blog is on more than “fine art”; it’s a showcase of … Continue reading Art at the farm
learning standard
Oh, the odd calculations of the insurance industry (auto, in this case). Apparently the insurance gods would rather we interns (with levels of stick-shift driving experiencing ranging from years to none) lurch around in the big white unpredictable farm pick-up truck to deliver our veggies than use our own vehicles for the job. homework assistance … Continue reading learning standard
Five loaves, two fish
While reading through some passages in the Bible’s book of Matthew, I got stuck on Matthew 14:13-21, the story that inspired our project’s name and the pendants that each of us were given at our house blessing earlier this year. In the story, Jesus seeks some time alone to process the violent death of his … Continue reading Five loaves, two fish
Systematize, yo…
So, Join the Farm! is growing (read this again with a very happy tone). Our field is in full production swing. Our CSA program is 45 subscriptions strong. This week will be our 3rd week in the Oxnard Farmer’s Market. We’ve gone from, “Well, isn’t this little project fuuun!” to “Oh man, we are really … Continue reading Systematize, yo…
what would you feed a chicken?
My part of this weekend’s harvest festivities was guiding much anticipated tours of the chickens’ new outdoor accommodations. One of the most important questions is: what do they eat? Since grow mash (corn based, which is the bulk of the chicks’ diet) isn’t particularly exciting, we let the kids give the chickens a treat – … Continue reading what would you feed a chicken?
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 