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
Nourishing Bites: Two Hands and Your Heart
How we live in the present can enrich our understanding of the past and change how we approach the future. In essence, this is a two hands - one heart dance with Life itself.
TURNIP GREENS PESTO PIZZA
Clean the beets and place on the baking sheet. Roast for an hour or until tender with a fork.(Alternatively, boil beets until fork tender.) Cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
How to Update Your Soil Health Roadmap (SHR)
Record keeping and updating your Soil Health Roadmap (SHR) is an essential part of maintaining your farm’s soil health. Learn some tips on how to keep good records and update your SHR.
From Ideas to Action: Evaluating and Implementing Your Soil Health Roadmap Recommendations
Review all your Soil Health Roadmap recommendations to determine which ones make the most sense to implement first.
Examining the Connection between Soil Health and Your Carbon Footprint
Calculating the carbon footprint of your agricultural operation will help you determine its impact on soil health.
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.”