Winter 2026 #4/10: Take a Virtual Farm Walk of Wild Hare!

Written By Katie Green

Could you use some good news? A diversion? A little less doom in your scroll? I know I could. And thankfully, I have the pleasure of inviting you on a Virtual Farm Walk of Wild Hare! Farm Walks are farmer-to-farmer educational opportunities hosted by organic, sustainable, and innovative farm and food businesses throughout Washington State, and they have been such a helpful and inspiring way for us to learn from fellow farmers as our business has taken shape.  We were honored to be asked to host a Farm Walk of our own last Summer, and we were OVER THE MOON when we found out that the event would be crafted into a virtual format that would allow us to share our farm in such a creative and accessible way. We're so thankful to Edge Perma, Tilth Alliance, the Washington State University (WSU) Food Systems Program and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) for making this project and collaboration possible. If you've ever wanted an in-depth experience of our farm, to learn more about our growing practices, see Mark geek out on his gadgets and get to know us a little better, you can do so without having to put on a jacket or set foot in the soil thanks to this project. We hope you enjoy it!

It has been such a delight to look back on last Summer through the tour, looking back at many of the would-be overwintered beds. The fields are far muddier today, but at least they’re not frozen this week and field harvests are back on. The overwintering Kale is on the brink of budding out, so this week, we're opting  to harvest a round of small-to-mid-sized clusters of leaves that can be easily broken down into all kinds of salads, soups and such.  It is a more intact cut than our typical looseleaf method, but we think it might make for a more lush food product from field to table at this growth stage. Hardy greens like these are such a Wintertime staple for our farm, and their frost-sweetened flavor are a perfect match for the many varieties of squashes, apples, and even fun citrus that round out the seasonal eating experience as we await Spring's arrival.

Best,
Katie

IN THE FARMSHARES THIS WEEK:

Kale
Autumn Frost Squash
Rutabaga/Kohlrabi/Turnips
Onions
Carrots
Apples

AT THE FARM STAND THIS WEEK
Katie Green
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