https://www.influencedbynature.com/episode11 I love the stirring introduction of this podcast, put together by Stine Eiersholt of Influenced by Nature. She got right to the heart of the matter, that farming is about land stewardship. She asked the great question: “How do you make a sustainable agricultural business that is economically doable…
http://www.dailydemocrat.com/health/20170912/woodlands-dinner-on-main-guests-in-for-a-few-surprises Woodland is getting ready to shut down Main Street and set up tables in the middle of the road. Every town should have an event like this! I’m so glad to be part of this community that comes together to celebrate the farms in the area. And I’m proud…
As a new, self-published author, I’m experiencing a huge learning curve as I figure out the marketing side of things. It’s been exciting doing podcast interviews, and I’m lining up some local bookstore events. Today I’ve applied to be an IndieBound affiliate. This will give readers the choice to buy…
In my latest podcast tour interview, Dr. Rob Moir of the Ocean River Institute asks about a typical day of my life on the Gettleshtetl Garden homestead and how I came to Capay Valley. We also talk about what big takeaways I had while writing Why We Farm. We spoke…
In the seventeen years I’ve been living here in Capay Valley, I have never seen signs like these. On my drives to town this summer, I’ve noticed there are several hiring signs posted. lFarm labor shortage is a real thing, and it’s hitting close to home for all of us.…
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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.
