The grains that we consume generally fall into into either cereal or non cereal grains. Cereal grains are categorized in the Poaceae family (grass family). At CASFS, beans and many other large seeded are planted deeply to moisture into pre-irrigated … Continue reading
Leafminer is a significant issue here at the farm is left unaddressed. Leafminer affects the leaves of succulent green leaves. Moths lay eggs on the leaves of our greens, swiss chard, beet greens, etc. When the larvae hatch, they eat … Continue reading
Do you remember constructing dioramas of California missions as a fourth grader? I did, although maybe not quite as elaborate as this one. The curious thing is that the California Board of Education is still perpetuating the lie of what … Continue reading
We’ve just started planting dahlias to sell at cart. Apparently they are one of the most popular cut flowers here at the farm. Originally, dahlias comes from central Mexico. Interestingly enough, the tuber of dahlias is edible, and it a … Continue reading
In addition to hand dug beds, CASFS has several acres of fields that are mechanically tilled. Each of the tractor implements has one or two unique functions. There are two methods of tillage. First, primary tillage, which is the equivalent of … Continue reading
My first week here at CASFS was spent working at the Chadwick garden. The Chadwick garden was constructed in the 60’s, on a rocky, clay slope with no soil. Despite the harsh terrain, with decades of loving cultivation, today you can … Continue reading
Brave New Seed 