Last week, during the raging County Fire, sheep and cotton breeder Sally Fox rushed to move her sheep to irrigated pasture before she left her farm per the mandatory evacuation. Farmers Dru Rivers and Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, on the east side of Capay Valley, were posting pictures…
I recently stumbled on this photo and my jaw dropped. Yes, these rats were all caught by working rat terriers and their human helpers in a single raid! Now I can guess at the origins of the term “rat pack”. These people and dogs are upholding a long tradition, and…
We are busy cleaning bins, collecting tarps and mowing, in order to be ready for the Olive Harvest Party next weekend. We hope to see some of you here. Saturday, October 21st will be set-up and music. Come camp-out and enjoy the fun. Sunday, October 22nd we will be harvesting…
This Tuesday I woke up bright and early and headed into rush hour traffic, not my usual routine ever! But I was on my way to the studios of Capital Public Radio at Sac. State, where I was interviewed by Beth Ruyack. For years I have enjoyed listening to Insight with…
Urban Farm U is a wealth of information for gardeners and farmers alike. The questions Greg asks are relevant, personal and unique. In This Podcast Elvira shares how: The community of farmers that she lived in was rich with interesting people and stories, so Elvira Di’Brigit took the time to interview them. …
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Elvira Di’Brigit is the farmer’s wife and cat-herder at The Gettleshtetl Gardens, where they grow organic olives, walnuts, and much more. She has been a resident of the Capay Valley for over 15 years. Becoming familiar with the valley’s landscapes and people is what inspired her to write Why We Farm.
