Monthly Archive: June 2018

Friday was Market Harvest day again, and Fanni and I arrived at Rising Sand around 4, where we met half our crew and got cracking on harvesting some kale, kohlrabi, and crisp, refreshing cucumbers....

I woke at 4:53 on the morning of the Summer Solstice; greeted by the magnificent chorus of the early birds, and the welcome of a blossoming sunrise. I jumped lithely out of bed- my...

Wednesdays have become my favorite days in the kitchen, as we harvest for wholesale on Tuesdays, and Mission Coffee is on our list for Stevens Point delivery. Last week, I arrived bright and early...

There’s something uniquely special in the act of collective preparation for a shared feat — whether it be a sports game, stage performance or otherwise – and the requirement of high-level focus welcomes an...

I arrived at Field Notes Tuesday and met a massive crew, including visitors from Monica’s family, gathering around the table for lunch. I approached hesitantly, as I’d already eaten and was in no mood...

There is officially no doubt about it: there is a lot happening around Rising Sand Organics. The lengthy fields stretching up the side of the hill serve as a living testament to all who...

“Okay, we need to plant 250 bed feet of Magenta lettuce heads…” “Nope—260. That extra 10 is for the Coop!” This interaction takes place almost weekly at our planning meetings, as Oren pines through...

If we were to have a high school-style awards ceremony after season-one at Rising Sand, I would be in strong contention for “Most Likely To Grow Up To Be Logan Brice.” Unlikely as this...

“Okay, so what exactly is happening?” asked my aunt Cheryl, for the third time. I took a deep breath, and tried again to explain that it was a Blind Date Dinner, and that each...