Greetings!
Spring is in the air, even during this global pandemic, and we are becoming as active on the farm as the chickens, pigs and cows. We are turning our faces to the warm, yellow sun and enjoying the longer minutes of daylight each evening.
Part of managing a diversified farm is planning several months ahead for how we need to grow nourishing food for us, our families, and YOU, our community. Many of the seeds we ordered weeks ago have been inventoried into this season's schedule. Not only that, but many of the seeds have been put into trays and are germinating in our propagation house as we speak. For example, we have seeded over 4,000 onions since mid-February. We have also seeded herbs, such as parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Over the next few weeks, we will be seeding many early-season veggies, such as spring-sweet lettuce, crunchy bok choy, spicy radish, and delicious turnips. These are just some of the examples of the fresh produce that we plan on making available for our customers in the next couple of months. Also, on-deck are all of the other vegetables that you are expecting throughout the summer season.
Something that no one could have planned on, is this Coronavirus. Like you, we have been watching the news and staying informed on the rapidly changing events that barrage us each day. We want to let you know that we are taking this situation VERY seriously. Even though we are naturally 'socially distanced' from visitors (our nearest neighbor is a half-mile away), we have instituted a rigorous hand washing routine for anyone that comes onto our property. Additionally, we have recently been certified by the Produce Safety Alliance, in accordance with the new USDA and FDA regulations.
So-- we want to assure you that we are moving forward with 'business as usual'. Seeds are being started, livestock is expanding and the fields will be tended for spring planting. While we hope that the Covid-19 cases will decline to a safe number and allow us to see everyone at the farmer's market in May, we are developing contingency plans that allow us to sell our nourishing, farm-fresh products to all new and existing clients. If you contact us, we can have meat, eggs, and veggies picked up at the farm near Seymour or at Scott's house in Green Bay.
The best option to ensure that you are getting local, healthy food this summer is to sign up for our SLO Farmers Custom CSA. Not only do we offer drop-off locations, but you could opt to have your customized weekly box brought directly to your home with our home delivery option.
Our motto right now is to "Keep Calm and Farm On". This means that regardless of food availability at your local grocery store or the farmers market, we are planning on having the same fresh food available in a manner that works for you.
Please reach out to us with any special requests or questions. To learn more about our Custom CSA, click on the CSA Signup button. Ensure that you and your family are getting the best, most fresh local food available.
Peace and love,
Scott, Heather and Andrew
