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Farm Happenings at Fifth Crow Farm
Farm News for April 3, 2021
Meet the new "Muscle" ;)... it'll likely be a year or so before these guys are really "working". Right now they're just in training. As we mentioned in a previous update, Henri, our Livestock Guardian Dog (who cares for the chickens) is getting to be an old man and needs some help. 1 read more »
Farm News for March 20, 2021
What to report this week?
We're planting our first round of outdoor dahlias, hopefully sowing carrots and salad greens, and beets before the predicted rain this Thursday. ... And we've been getting ready to welcome Henri's helpers this week. Our Livestock Guardian Dog, Henri, who1 read more »
Farm News for March 13, 2021
Howdy all- The first Spring ground is ready for planting! That's Lucas Hill one of our full time tractoristas and Sunset market lead in the photo, listing beds in the "Back 40" fields. Other exciting news... we've found 2 puppies to add to the team. Henri, our current Livestock Gu1 read more »
Farm News for March 6, 2021
What's our latest news? So much to report!
V-Day at Fifth Crow! San Mateo County and Puente came through this past week for the Agricultural Worker community :) We all got our first doses of Covid-19 Vaccine. Such a huge relief. We are sooo grateful to all who've been advoca1 read more »
Farm News February 27, 2021
Hello esteemed customers,
We will again be offering orders for pick up at our weekend farmers' markets and on farm (sorry about not enabling the farm last weekend, I'm a bit rusty). Thank you to all of you who ordered last weekend. There were a few hiccups, but things went pretty smooth1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 20, 2021
Hello Farmstand Members- it's been awhile since we've been in touch. Sorry, we're still recuperating from #2020 ;) ...and trying to get ready for the 2021 CSA season. What's happening with us?
We're in the process of building a new washing/packing facility, Hector (one of our irri1 read more »
Last Minute Holiday Goodies for Market Pick Up?
Hello Farmstand Subscribers,
We are opening our online "Farmstand" to accept pre-orders for market pick up this coming weekend. No veggies.. just wreaths, dried floral bouquets, beans, and canned goods. There's a $30 minimum order, choose to pick up at a market of your choice or pick up1 read more »
Farm News for November 19, 2020
We've finally reached the end of our CSA Season. This is the last box folks! The 2021 CSA starts mid-May next year. We aren't doing a Winter CSA this year (we're just too pooped and need a bit of a break).
REGISTERING FOR NEXT SEASON
We will be running auto-renew for those1 read more »
Farm News for November 12, 2020
Second to last week! How welcome that .2" of rain was! It made everything feel fresh and clean- a fitting way to start the day post election results.It's time for us to really get down to the business of getting the fields ready for Winter. Mike and the tractor team (Juan Carlos, Lucas,1 read more »
About the farm
Fifth Crow Farm is a dynamic and diversified organic farm in Pescadero, CA. Founded in 2008 with a shoestring budget, a supportive local community, and ambitious dreams, we strive to bring eaters the highest quality, best tasting, and most nutritious food possible while creating a healthy, fulfilling, and fair work environment. We are situated in the Cloverdale Valley, 45 miles from San Francisco and 35 miles from Santa Cruz. We operate on 150 acres: 60 acres of row crops, about 5 acres of cut flowers, and a 35 variety apple orchard, a pear orchard, and a pastured egg operation consisting of 2 flocks of 350 beautiful ladies – all heritage breeds. We are committed to building an agriculture that is economically viable, socially just, and ecologically sound. To us this means stewarding our land in a way that not only respects but improves habitat for wildlife and builds better soil for future farmers. We are certified organic by CCOF and Animal Welfare Approved.
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