Author: The Urban Acre
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More ways to keep in touch: Instagram & Market Text Alerts
A long-overdue project has been to get on Instagram so folks can see what’s happening at the farm and get previews of produce that’s about to hit the market stand. Farming is such a visually stimulating job, and I hope y’all will follow me @theurbanacre for future updates and scenes from the homestead! As a
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State of the Soil Virtual Summit: Jan. 23rd-27th
Winter is a great time for education in the realm of farming. Chores and agendas tend to be a little lighter, and the fireside calls for many hours spent reading and brushing up on new ideas that will become valuable tools come summer time. This past summer, I met Nick Burton, who is one of
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Suprise! Guest Appearance at 11/20 King Market
This is what happens when you love market season so much: you can’t stay away! The Urban Acre is pleased to be making a pop-up appearance at the last King market of the season, this Sunday (11/20) in NE Portland. I’m so excited to find homes for some of the produce that has been hangin’
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Stay in Touch…We Still Have Produce!
First, a quick THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported the Urban Acre Homestead this season at the Lents International Farmers Market. I was so excited to be at a new market this year, and I could not be more pleased and grateful for the folks who came every week (even in miserable
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Product Spotlight: Herbal Teas
As the weather changes, it’s feeling like the right time to bring out some special packages that I have been busy packing and sealing all season long. Since starting the Urban Acre Homestead last year, I’ve been eager to grow, dry and sell my own herbal teas. Many medicinal (and flavorful) herbs grow easily in
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Fungus Among Us!
One of the great things about owning a small farm is having the opportunity to experiment. The scale of operation is small enough that you can invest a little time/money into a new crop and avoid the pressures from wholesale buyers that want large and consistent harvests. In my case, I have lots of experiments
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This Weekend: Lents Street Fair + A New Arrival!
Every Sunday during market season is a day I look forward to. Meeting new people, selling delicious food and doing what I love is the highlight of my week. This week though, the Lents Internationl Farmer’s Market we will be at the center of the annual Lents Street Fair, so this market is not one
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