Notes from Bluebird CSA Coordinator & Blogger, Lisa.
We have moved into our new packaging room and it is fabulously spacious, full of light, with fantastic views. The old space was the size of a small sailboat, maybe a 25 footer. But we have upgraded to a yacht, a 600 square foot space. No really, we are not growing and packaging organic heirloom grains at sea. We are in a high desert mountain environment on the eastern slopes of the Cascade mountains. The valley in which we live and grow is called the Methow Valley. Right now we have a lot of snow ranging from 3-4 feet or more depending on where one is cooking, baking, or eating in the valley. This valley is great country to grow grains because of our nutrient rich soil, little or no pest issues, fairly short winters, and a community who supports farmers that support healthy ecosytems.
Therefore the business of emmer farro is growing… right into a new packaging room to better serve our customers.
Cheers.
