October 21

Box Contents:

1 ½ lbs Russian Banana Fingerlings

1 bskt Juliette Cherry Tomatoes

1 bu Tokyo Turnips

3 Pomegranates

1 bu Parsley

1 lb Green Beans

Field Notes: Winds and more looming power outages are in the forecast this week. PG&E’s scheduled power shut-offs are causing fresh market farms (and many agricultural businesses) a lot of grief. We have to scramble to rent an industrial generator, set it up and keep our walk-in coolers/freezers, office and wells running. It’s tough on farms like ours that depend on refrigeration and irrigation pumps to protect the harvested crops and the crops in the field. We are hoping the rainy season will start soon and that the fire hazard will subside.

Box Notes: The array of colors in this week’s box is a feast for the eyes. Remember: turnips tops are great to eat – sauté like spinach or boil briefly until wilted in salt water. With cool nights, and sunny days, the late summer colors become more pronounced.

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 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.