As an organic vegetable farm, most of our energy goes into growing delicious, nutrient-dense food for our community. But every year, we also make room for a few crops that bring joy, curiosity, and biodiversity to our fields. Gourds fall…
In the winter we slow down a bit and we are not out in the public much, but behind the scenes life at Quarter Acre Farm keeps chugging along. While the fields rested, we’ve been hard at work preparing for…
We have a new logo! After 3 seasons of growing on the Eastern Shore of Maryland we figured it was time for a little revamp. We also decided it was time that Quarter Acre EATS got their own logo. For…
It truly feels like fall. There is a crispness in the air, the sun is casting long shadows, days are short, and the tomato plants have slowed down their production. It always seems to change from summer to fall in…
I stand in solidarity with the protesters across this country and I believe that black lives matter. As a white woman in the United States I know I have privileges that many do not. I strive to be inclusive in…
For me, January is the time for relaxing, travelling, and planning. I love being able to sleep in, spend time with family and friends, have an unscheduled day, and binge on some TV watching (given a lot of the show…
The gift giving season is upon us. Are you wondering what to get the farmer, rancher, or gardener in your life? Well, I have some ideas for you! As a farmer I love expanding my knowledge of all things agricultural,…
There has been lots of change this year, most of it planned and expected but surprising and exciting nonetheless. I started this year with the decision to take a sabbatical, to step back from my 10 year long farming operation…
One of the main reasons that we moved from California to Maryland was land access. After a decade of farming in California, I could not get secure long term land access on leased land. The prospect of purchasing farmland in…
After a whirlwind move we are finally settling in to our new apartment in Easton, MD. We moved in just over a month ago but its been hard to catch my breath, let alone get into a normal routine. We…