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| Living On the Cusp Part 2
Every morning I step out into the day, I never know quite what I’ll discover so I do my best to remain attentive and thankful. As I put on my chore boots and pick up my gloves, I don’t speculate about “What’s coming next?” Instead, breath by breath, I try to remain centered by asking, “What’s right here?”
Sweet and Sour Bok Choy
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.
Nourishing Bites: Living On the Cusp
On the cusp of high summer, with the farm at my doorstep, I’m never at a loss for inspiration or good life lessons. Nature is full of surprises- a constant reminder to drop the expectations of what things are supposed to be and live with what is at hand.
The Farm to Heart Initiative has launched!
The Farm to Heart Initiative has launched successfully. April Joy Farm has partnered with the Fruit Valley community to bring fresh, healthy produce to families facing food insecurity.
Cumin Beet Salad
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.
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.”