WEEKLY UPDATES FROM THE FARM

More rain is in the forecast! While we can never predict exactly how much we’ll get until it's here, and wet weather can really slow down our CSA setup. We always appreciate your patience as we work to get everything packed in a safe and timely manner—especially when it comes to our delivery drivers, who brave the elements to bring fresh produce to your door. Speaking of our drivers, we’re adding a $2 delivery charge to all home deliveries, which will go directly to them. They can put in ten-hour days on Wednesdays to ensure your CSA boxes make it to you, and it’s important to me that they are taken care of just as well as they take care of their job. Thank you for understanding and supporting the hardworking team that keeps this CSA running smoothly!

Happy February! We’re pushing through some of the toughest weeks of the year for farming, but luckily we live on the Central Coast, where we can keep growing and harvesting, albeit more slowly.

Winter has truly settled in on the farm, bringing cold days and unseasonably dry weather. We were thrilled to see a few drops of rain over the weekend—as very little bit counts—and in the meantime, we're doing our best rain dance, hoping for more.

As we take a moment to honor Martin Luther King Jr. today, we’re reminded of his enduring legacy of service, unity, and resilience- "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ " His words inspire us to reflect on how we can continue to support our community—whether through small acts of kindness, nourishing our bodies with wholesome food, or caring for the land that sustains us.

What a wildly horrific week it’s been. I spent about five years working at the farmers market in Pacific Palisades—a place that holds countless memories for me. Watching it burn on the news was nothing short of heartbreaking. My heart aches for everyone impacted by this tragedy. Mother Earth continues to cry out for our attention, reminding us how fragile and interconnected our world truly is.

We're back! Happy New Year and I hope everyone's holidays were wonderful. The two-week break from the CSA program whizzed by, but I was able to slow down, reconnect, and be present with my kids on the farm. Life on the farm can often feel like it’s in constant motion, so settling into their natural rhythms was such a gift. It reminded me of the simple beauty in slowing down—a value I hope we all carry with us into the new year.

This year has been a whirlwind, full of challenges and growth, but also moments of unexpected joy—like welcoming baby lambs this winter. Lambs are usually born in the spring, but our milder climate allows for surprises like this. It’s a reminder of the constant wonder nature provides when you work in harmony with it. Upon reflection, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the things that matter most: health, family, our farm, and the nourishment that comes from it. Even when the world feels chaotic, the rhythm of the land grounds me.

Behind the scenes, it takes a whole network of people to keep this farm running smoothly. There’s our mechanic Tom, who works magic on equipment that most would deem beyond repair. There are our tractor drivers, who are up and working long before most people are pouring their first cup of coffee—and I rise pretty early! Then there’s the backbone of our operation, the dedicated farm workers who show up six days a week to plant, harvest, and do the hard work that ensures the fields are thriving and the crops are abundant.

We’re thrilled to highlight a very special new product in the CSA store: honey from our very own Danielle! In addition to helping pack your CSA boxes, Danielle runs hives at her home and teaches about bees in Isla Vista. Her raw, unfiltered honey has a delightful wildflower-esque flavor, capturing the essence of the blooms her bees visit. She’s also created beautiful gift boxes with candles made from locally harvested wax, chapstick, and small jars of honey. These make perfect gifts and are available now.