Farm Discovery responds to urgent COVID19 need with fresh, organic produce for community members most in need. In partnership with Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes, Holy Cross Food Pantry, Encompass Community Services Transitional Age Youth (TAY) program, Esperanza Community Farms and a growing number of agencies to make sure fresh, local produce graces the kitchens
Hello Live Earth Farm CSA members. For those of you new to the CSA, welcome and to our longstanding members we are ever grateful for your commitment to local, organic food straight from your farm. My name is Jessica and I am the Executive Director of Farm Discovery at Live Earth. Based right in
Spice up snack time with a fun face plate! Choose any fresh veggies (or fruits) you have on hand, chop 'em up and make a face. Or get creative and go Picasso with it. This is a fun activity to do with the kids and great way to cultivate healthy relationships with fresh, healthy
Currently we’re all nested in our homes across the globe, attempting to stay healthy and reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. Taking care of ourselves while staying home is one of the most selfless things we can do for the world right now. Here we’ve put together some ways to do this, using food
Ingredients: Shredded Carrots Mint Cilantro Lettuce Shredded Purple Cabbage Ginger Garlic Soy Sauce or Coconut aminos Chicken Rice paper rolls Directions: Mix soy sauce/coconut aminos, ginger, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Put chicken in and let marinade for at least 15 min (the longer they marinade the more flavor) Prep veggies. Shred carrots,
As an essential service, The Live Earth Farm CSA and Farmer's Markets (at the markets' discretion) will remain open and in operation; Farm Discovery will not be hosting any programs or events as long as the Santa Cruz County Shelter in Place order is in effect (until April 7 on the date of publication).
Please enjoy this moment of bee zen. . .⠀ We received disturbing news this week about above average bee colony loss this winter. This is serious business, as we are endlessly dependent on bees in food production. ⠀ ⠀ In other news ARS reported, "Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have taken the first step towards
Winter season is a great time for us farm folks to maintain, grow, and plan at a slower space. Because of the colder temperatures, harvest dates are farther apart, leaving us with some much needed maintenance time. Here at Farm Discovery, our strawberries have been planted and we are working to ensure each one has
Audrey Ramos created a beautiful braided pie! West Landi showing off his awesome lattice crust pie! The students truly embraced farm to table baking, from threshing wheat to harvesting berries, the pies were a beautiful labor of love! Local teens helped harvest in a big way this summer! Over 3,000
