LBM : Where can locals buy produce from the farm ? ST : Our produce can be purchased locally at The Salt Horse and Mercado Laguna . We also sell it to [ meal delivery service ] Summer ’ s Table .
LBM : Is there anything new going on at the farm ? ST : We offer hands-on educational programs that focus on [ the concept that ] “ we grow things , we teach things , and we plan and do things .” We fabricate things in the workshops , we focus on crafting and we teach cooking in our conservation kitchen . We wanted to bring back some of the workshops , internships and teachings post-COVID . We ’ ve begun to offer some of these slowly . Our internships , … [ which ] typically last three to six months , are for young men and women ages 18 to 26 . The program is designed for people who are at a transitional part of their life , who aren ’ t sure of who they are or
who they want to be , and who have no job skills . We teach them how to work cooperatively , use resources wisely , be punctual [ and ] take instruction well . We focus on competency building — both soft and hard skills . Once they complete the program , we advocate for them when they ’ re applying for a job .
LBM : Do you have any tips to offer backyard gardeners ? ST : All gardens function really well when one cares for the soil . Be observant about what is going to grow well in your particular parcel . Don ’ t force it .
LBM : Are there any upcoming events or workshops ? ST : We are in the process of organizing upcoming workshops . They could include topics such as growing lettuce , designing a backyard poultry operation or beekeeping . Visit our website at bluebirdcanyonfarms . com for a class schedule . g
This spring and summer , Bluebird Canyon Farms will be growing cut and edible flowers in addition to fruit , tomatoes , squash , chiles , herbs and more .
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