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
7 Steps to Preparing a Systems Nutrient Budget for Your Diversified Farm
Learn how to identify whether your diversified farm operation is increasing or depleting vital nutrients based on your current management practices.
Assessing Soil Health on Your Diversified Farm
Three soil indicator categories and 8 tips to consider when conducting a comprehensive soil health assessment.
The Self-Land-Community Framework for Diversified Farms
Self, Land, and Community are the foundational elements of your farm business. Learn the framework that is essential to your farm business success.
8 Thoughts On Setting Farm Goals for your Soil Health Roadmap
Learn the crucial importance of determining your farm goals before creating your Soil Health Roadmap.
The 5 Main Elements of a Soil Health Roadmap
Each of the five main elements of a Soil Health Roadmap (SHR) builds on the discoveries and information compiled in the previous steps.
5 Great Reasons to Create a Soil Health Roadmap for Your Diversified Farm
A Soil Health Roadmap is a framework and set of tools for systematically evaluating the health of your operation’s foundational asset: the living soil, and creating an integrated set of strategies for enhanced stewardship.
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.”