July was a record-breaking month of a heat spell for us in Yolo County. We’re used to triple digit summer temperatures, but not for this long of a stretch (or this high of temps!). Through that heat, we’ve been harvesting tomatoes for about 65 days now! We both can’t believe it’s been that long and are also sure it’s been longer (shouldn’t the season be almost over by now?).
Read MoreTake a look at what we’ve been busy with at Durst Organic Growers this winter!
Read MoreIt’s a time of transition: Fall on The Farm. Fall seems to be a time of evaluations, brainstorming ideas, and setting the stage for the coming year.
Read MoreApplying gypsum to our fields at the end of our growing season is just one of the many tools in our toolbox for cultivating healthy soils.
Read MoreA sign near the entrance of our farm office reads, “Sharing is Good Economics.” While we don’t share meals and living quarters with farm employees like Jim’s grandparents did when he was growing up, we do want to share the bounty of the farm with everyone, and make sure all our employees have the supplies and means to share meals with their families at home, especially during these trying times. This week, we started a new program on the farm to help make that happen.
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