October 28

Box Contents:

½ lb Purple Daikon and Tokyo Turnips

1 bskt Cherry Tomatoes

1 hd Napa Cabbage

3 Pomegranates

1 bu Carrots

1 lb Green Beans

Field Notes: Our neighbors at Suntracker Farm wrote an opinion article about the PG&E shutoffs that was published last week in the NYT. They sell at the Napa Farmers Market. Here’s the link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/24/opinion/pg-and-e-power-farmers.html. The article sheds some light on the dilemmas farms (and many small businesses) face when the electricity they depend on is not available. Right now, our farm is running on an industrial generator that we had to rent again this week. It was incredibly windy late Saturday night and all day Sunday. Luckily, there’s no smoke or fires in the region for now.  The wind has died down but PG&E is planning another power outage tomorrow. We’re really hoping for rain soon to reduce the fire hazard and to get PG&E to keep the power flowing.

Box Notes: Our Napa cabbage field is looking better than ever. The heads are dense, heavy and sizeable. The conditions were optimal for the Napa cabbage this fall. While it may seem like a lot to go thru, you can substitute the Napa cabbage for lettuce and make slaw salads with it.

Holiday Hams are now available for ordering. Please email the farm to reserve your whole or ½ ham for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. The smoked hams are $10 per lb and range from 5 to 12 lbs.

19th Annual Taste of Capay

Sponsored by Capay Valley Vision

Sunday November 3, 2019

2 pm to 6 pm

Luna Lavender Farm in Guinda

This annual event includes wine tasting, olive oil tasting, a sit-down dinner highlighting local products, a raffle and live auction. Event proceeds benefit the new Community Center/Health Clinic to be built in Esparto. The new building will provide health services that are currently not available in our rural region. It’s going to be located across the street from our new 8 acre park and pool. Residents are thrilled to see our little rural community coming together to make much needed improvements. The new health clinic is generously made by possible by the support of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.

For tickets visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-capay-tickets-70786934627.