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What's in the Boxes
Regular ShareBox
Apples, Gala & Sommerfeld
Beets
Cauliflower
Chard
Cucumbers OR Summer Squash
Dandelion Greens
Lettuce
Peppers, Sweet Mix
Tomatoes, Dry-farmed
Tomatoes, Sungold Cherry
Small ShareBox
Apples, Gala & Sommerfeld
Beets
Broccoli
Chard
Cucumbers OR Summer Squash
Lettuce
Peppers, Sweet Mix
Tomatoes, Dry-farmed
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Farm News & Tom's Reflection
End of Summer
Not much time to sit down, reflect and write - all our energy is focused on keeping up with the pace and intensity of the fa rm. It is as if Mother Nature is aware that these are the final weeks of summer. Galas are hanging ripe for the picking; the first block of winter squash (Delicata and Sweet Dumplings) is ready to be harvested. Everything is ripening and there are barely enough hours in the day to keep up with the raspberries, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and summer squash in addition to the usual staple crops of beets, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, and strawberries - to name a few. Now is the time we most feel the support of the team at play, and the smiles on our faces at the end of a 12-13 hour day are a mutual acknowledgement of this joint effort.
With summer vacations technically over after Labor Day, we invite you to extend that summer feeling a bit longer by joining us for another round of U-pick Community Farm Days the next two Saturdays - August 30th and Sept 6th. Bring the kids to explore the farm; we have plenty of activities planned to go along with your harvest adventures - tractor rides, apple cider pressing, and farm walking tours. Now is the best time to pick and preserve the summer bounty to be enjoyed later during fall and winter. Help us spread the word as we invite everyone to enjoy a nourishing, fun, and bountiful summer day on the farm, and hope to see you here to join the harvest effort.
"Love Apples galore, come and get some more!"
 Join us Saturday, August 30th from 10:00am - 3:00pm to U-pick tomatoes and more! This will be a great day to enjoy the farm and directly support our educational efforts, as 20% of the proceeds benefit the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. - Use our Green Valley Entrance (click for directions)
- Tomato price will be $1.50 per pound
- 20% of proceeds benefit the Discovery Program
- No harvest limit
What else: - Bring your own bags or boxes for harvesting- Wear hats, sunscreen, etc. for protection from the elements - Bring snacks and water, or a lunch to picnic on the farm - Bring cash for paying (small bills really help!) - Snacking on tomatoes in the field is allowed - Feel free to walk the farm and explore - Other possible harvest opportunities: apples, berries, peppers, and cherry tomatoes - We ask that you do not bring dogs to our farm; please leave them at home - thanks!
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Discovery Program Benefit Dinner
El Pajaro: A Feast in the Fields
Saturday, September 20th
from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the Farm for our annual Fall Fundraiser for our food education non-profit, The Discovery Program. We will celebrate the historical contemporary diversity of farmers in the Pajaro Valley with local food, wine, live music, a Silent and Live Auction, and great company! The outstanding Chef Jonathan Miller of Eat Right at Home will tantalize your taste buds with a gourmet, multi-course meal featuring sustainable Monterey Bay area farms. We are also pleased to present a children's program. Partake in farm fresh fare while together, we build the future of healthy children, farms and communities. Purchase Tickets Here
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Rebecca's Recipes
Quinoa Beet Salad
Rebecca Mastoris is a chef/teacher at Bauman College, and a partner with Karen Haralson in Vibrant Foods Catering. Both Karen and Rebecca teach cooking classes here at the Farm and at Let's Cook! Santa Cruz. Go to VibrantFoodsCatering.com for more information and to register.
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