What's in the Boxes
Regular ShareBox
Apples, Gala & Sommerfeld Beets Broccoli OR Cauliflower
Chard
Cucumbers, Pickling Leeks
Lettuce
Peppers, Padron
Peppers, Sweet Tomatoes, Dry-farmed
Small ShareBox
Apple, Gala & Sommerfeld Beets
Chard
Lettuce Peppers, Padron
Peppers, Sweet Tomatoes, Sungold Tomatoes, Dry-farmed
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Farm News & Tom's Reflection
The Joy of Community Farm Days
The French called tomatoes "pomme d'amour" or Love Apples, and I agree, what is there not to love about tomatoes - this year's crop of dry-farmed tomatoes with it's "alluring" deep red colors are bursting with "seductive" rich flavors. Last Saturday's Tomato U-Pick was testimony to how much we love tomatoes. The image that brings a smile to my heart is of a baby girl accompanying her dad, who is carrying two large bags of freshly harvested tomatoes, while she is munching on a large red tomato with juice dripping down her chin and shirt. "This is the first tomato she ever tasted" her dad commented. As a farmer this may be the most rewarding moment - to experience the joy and pleasure at the completion of a crop's lifecycle tended from seed to maturity. When children come to the farm they can engage their senses to discover the pleasures of real food. With Live Earth Farm's Discovery Program we have expanded our ability to reach out to children and youth in this county by stewardship. Last year in addition to our monthly community farm days and seasonal celebrations, over 1500 children and young adults came to the farm, attending farm tours, workshops, summer-camps, and curriculum based work-leadership programs.
"Love Apples galore, come and get some more!"
Join us August 30th from 10:00am - 3:00pm for another opportunity 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 will benefit the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. With apples reaching their peak of ripeness, we will open the U-Pick to our Royal Gala Orchard as well as the Dry-farmed Tomato field. The day will include tractor rides, farm tours, apple cider pressing, and child friendly farm games and activities. Help us spread the word as we invite everyone to enjoy a nourishing, fun, and bountiful summer day on the farm. - 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: 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
Roasted Tomato Sauce
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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