Farm Journal
In subtle and blatant ways, farmers are professionally discounted and personally discouraged. I adamantly believe agriculture can be a rewarding, and healthy full time career. By writing about my work and sharing my progress, I hope to show how organic farms and farmers enrich and strengthen the communities they serve. ~April
Joyful Farming is:
aligning life, land, and community
believing in power and possibility
restoring health and home
nurturing relationships
honoring abundance and vocation
celebrating creativity and change
“I love your newsletter. The produce is so delicious, but the spirit of the farm lives in how you both communicate with us. So grateful for you all.”
— April Joy Farm CSA Member
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Kale Sauce Pasta
Clean the beets and place on the baking sheet. Roast for an hour or until tender with a fork.(Alternatively, boil beets until fork tender.) Cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
![Sweet and Sour Bok Choy](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e30d115d852a31dfc2d7b16/1594170575773-WC72ZLUL5R8S24WJ1WRB/image-asset.jpeg)
Sweet and Sour Bok Choy
Clean the beets and place on the baking sheet. Roast for an hour or until tender with a fork.(Alternatively, boil beets until fork tender.) Cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Cumin Beet Salad
Clean the beets and place on the baking sheet. Roast for an hour or until tender with a fork.(Alternatively, boil beets until fork tender.) Cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Community Voices
“Your writing is superb, April! Profound, insightful, clear, honest and generous - like you. I always find some wisdom to share with the kids or illumination of my own journey. Thank you.”