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 Farm to Heart Initiative
Brad and I have committed to raising enough funds to provide 10 low income families with an April Joy Farm CSA share for three seasons: 2020, 2021, and 2022. But we need your help!
Join Our CSA Family!
Your farmers are hard at work planning the details of our 2020 Community Supported Agriculture program and we are so excited.
The Soil Health Roadmap Project
Stewardship focused farmers intuitively understand soil health is the fundamental basis of farm health. Healthy soils are characterized by good structure and tilth, properties that promote aeration, water infiltration, and strong root growth.
Where Did All Your Essays Go?
I have been keeping a farm journal for over ten years now. I started writing about farming from the time I planted my first seed, as a way to connect my customers to the stories of their food.
Livestock Love
We firmly believe diversity is fundamental to the health and well being of our farm. The livestock and animals that call April Joy Farm home have phenomenal capabilities. We believe the contributions our animals make to our farm and to our lives cannot be taken for granted.
Animal Partners
Every animal has a fascinating story, a unique personality and a very powerful skill set. Some animals thrive when given a job, other animals self –designate, i.e. take on important roles to contribute to their community.
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.”