The orchards are in full bloom and now begins the growth of the apples and pears you will eat this Fall. Cross your fingers for one last Spring rain... if you hadn't heard, it's looking like way below average rainfall and all us farmers are bracing ourselves for a dry season and the potential we may have to abandon late summer crops. We hiked up to the ridge and took a peak at the reservoirs that feed Bean Hollow. It was a bit alarming to see the rings, like an empty bathtub, and the water lower than it was last summer on the second reservoir. The reservoirs don't feed our fields, but they are a good indicator of the overall watershed. Our water comes from Butano Creek and it's tributaries. We have access to a well for one location, but that well wouldn't be able to water everything at that site and there are no wells at the home ranch or our other fields. What are we doing to prepare? Well, we're going to try to grow what we can while we can and get everything that's a one time per season crop in as early as possible to take advantage of the water that is flowing past us now. Cross your fingers ;) Mother Nature still holds the upper hand here.
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Farm News for April 24, 2021
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Fifth Crow Farm is a dynamic and diversified organic farm in Pescadero, CA. Founded in 2008 with a shoestring budget, a supportive local community, and ambitious dreams, we strive to bring eaters the highest quality, best tasting, and most nutritious food possible while creating a healthy, fulfilling, and fair work environment. We are situated in the Cloverdale Valley, 45 miles from San Francisco and 35 miles from Santa Cruz. We operate on 150 acres: 60 acres of row crops, about 5 acres of cut flowers, and a 35 variety apple orchard, a pear orchard, and a pastured egg operation consisting of 2 flocks of 350 beautiful ladies – all heritage breeds. We are committed to building an agriculture that is economically viable, socially just, and ecologically sound. To us this means stewarding our land in a way that not only respects but improves habitat for wildlife and builds better soil for future farmers. We are certified organic by CCOF and Animal Welfare Approved.
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