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Farm Happenings at Fifth Crow Farm
Farm Happenings for April 30, 2020
Howdy CSA and Farmstand Members-
we're closing in on the beginning of our main season. We up-ed the cap on boxes after some debating about what we can manage this summer and trying to guess what the rest of the season may bring COVID19 wise. We have now officially surpassed what we thou1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 23, 2020
Well, we've passed the 1/2 way mark on the "Pre-Season Delivery" Season. Three more weeks after this one till the main CSA season begins. Warning, if you want to sign up and haven't, you probably should now as we are very close to being at capacity. We are still in the process of1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 23, 2020
Well, we've passed the 1/2 way mark on the "Pre-Season Delivery" Season. Three more weeks after this one till the main season. Warning, if you want to sign up and haven't, you probably should now as we are very close to hitting our 500 member cap. We are still trying to figure out1 read more »
From Your Farmers
Hello- This is our 3rd week of offering Weekend Box orders for pick up at Markets and we're hoping as the weeks go on that the system is becoming a bit easier as it becomes more familiar. Please let us know if something is missing from your order. We're getting better, but we're still working1 read more »
April 16, 2020
Well, as shelter in place continues... Spring is upon us. Most of the bunching greens have now bolted, but we have lots and lots of beautiful Tokyo turnips and baby greens. Last week's strawberries were wiped out by those rains and this week isn't looking too much better (lots of drizzl1 read more »
Order Fifth Crow Produce & Flowers for weekend pick up
Hello Farmstand Subscribers- if you just got a box, don't worry... there's not another one on the way unless you want it! We're just letting you know that we have just enabled orders for this coming weekend April 11 & 12. This week we've worked out some arrangements with neighbors,1 read more »
Update from your Farmers April 9, 2020
Hello Everyone,
While the rain this weekend added to our cabin fever feelings.. the plants sure loved it! We just put in a 150 roses last week, and managed to get the first Spring planted rounds of beets, carrots, little gems, fennel, broccoli, and more in the ground. Yay! ..and t1 read more »
Offering Weekend Produce Boxes pre-orders for Market pick up
Hello Farmstand members- we will again be offering you the option of ordering boxes for pick up at the weekend markets we are attending this week: Palo Alto and Clement St. We know many of you are about to receive boxes today... The way our system works we can't easily sort you out. The1 read more »
About the farm
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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