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Roastin’ & Smokin’
It's that time of year to make a batch of Smoked Cayenne Hot Sauce. My friend, Layton Goodman, pepper smoker extraordinaire, got me going on making hot sauce after gifting me a jar of his crazy good sauce a couple of years ago. We decided I would grow the peppers and...
Customized vegetable boxes
Oak Spring Farms is partnering with Harvie to customize CSA weekly shares based on your preferences. By rating the different vegetables available this season with a ranking of 0-5, Harvie's software platform will customize your weekly vegetable boxes based on your...
Feb 28 is National CSA Day–are you in?
What does being in a CSA really mean? If the thought of joining a CSA overwhelms or intimidates you, then read on! This blog is for you! You probably know CSA means Community Supported Agriculture. You're familiar with the acronym; now let's talk about the details....
Chickens & Eggs & Eggs & Chickens
Ten years ago, living an urban Southern California lifestyle, if someone had said, “you’ll be running a farm, raising chickens and a busy CSA”, I would’ve laughed! And I do still chuckle a little at my reality of running this farm. I laugh at how happy I am and how...
Winter Begins at the Farm
I love this time of year because I get a chance to slow down a tiny bit, and have a different set of tasks. I added one this week: journalling, in the form of this blog You’ve been asking me, “what life like for a woman farmer?” I love that question, and can talk...
FARM ASSISTANT MANAGER
Oak Spring Farm is seeking a full-time farm assistant manager for the 2017 growing season (March-December). This position includes room and board and a starting wage of $1,200/month (based upon experience,) performance dependent wage increase every 2 months and year...
