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A Nonprofit Community Farm in Encinitas, California

Coastal Roots Farm cultivates healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom.

What do these different food terms mean? There a

What do these different food terms mean?

There are lots of food/ social justice terms flying around these days, and it can get confusing. In Jewish tradition, it is taught that “to comprehend words of understanding” is a high value and the beginning of deeper wisdom. So, we thought it might be cool and helpful to define a few of these food-related terms here. Just in case you could use a refresher:

Food justice: the acknowledgement that eating, growing and selling nutritious food is a universal right. It is community-led, participatory and locally grown while striving to respect the land.

Food insecurity: a lack of consistent access to enough food so that every person in a household can live healthfully. This can be a temporary situation or long-term. More than 34 million people, including 9 million children experience food insecurity in the United States.

Food desert: an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food. This overwhelmingly affects low-income neighborhoods and those of people of color.

Food sovereignty: a system in which particular communities control their own food production and distribution. This stands in contrast to the present corporate food system, in which corporations and market institutions control the global food system.

Food miles: the distance it takes in total between where food is grown and where it is purchased. Food in the US often travels a huge number of food miles.

[Image description: Green onions from Coastal Roots Farm Stand.]

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Rebecca Joy Fletcher, the Farm's Director of Jewis

Rebecca Joy Fletcher, the Farm's Director of Jewish Life, recently represented the Farm at the JPAC Capital Summit in Sacramento, as part of a panel addressing the Jewish response to and responsibility in the climate emergency. Co-panelists were State Senator Ben Allen of Los Angeles and CA Religious Action Center's Lead Organizer Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller. As JPAC’s premier annual event, Capitol Summit provides an empowering opportunity for Jewish community members and allies to learn, network, and advocate for our community’s priorities.

[Image description: The Farm's Director of Jewish Life, Rebecca Joy Fletcher smiling at Senator Ben Allen.]

A lovely note from an After School on the Farm par

A lovely note from an After School on the Farm parent:

“I just wanted to send you a note of gratitude for an amazing After School on the Farm year. This year has gone by so quickly and I really appreciate every person that cared for the kiddos and made a huge impact in Aksel's life. Aksel has spoken of all the counselors with admiration and shared the fun times with me that he had on the Farm. Without your scholarship, Aksel would not have been able to attend and I wouldn't have met all the awesome parents that I did. Thank you!”

[Image description: Aksel holding flowers at Coastal Roots Farm After School on the Farm program.]

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot celebrates the grain

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot celebrates the grain harvest and the giving of the Torah to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai. Occurring this year from sundown on May 25th to sundown on May 27th, this festival is one of three pilgrimage festivals and agricultural celebrations in the Jewish calendar (the others are Sukkot and Passover).

During Shavuot in ancient Israel, people gathered together to walk the many miles up to Jerusalem to present their fully ripened barley as offerings of thanksgiving, sleeping, feasting, and celebrating along their journey. Today we are reminded that giving away or sharing what is dear to us can spark joy rather than loss and that walking intentionally in community has power. We also use this time to offer praise and gratitude to the farmers who work tirelessly to feed our communities and nourish our land.

[Image description: A bee on a flower at Coastal Roots Farm.]

Your reminder to stop and smell the flowers 🌼🌸🌷 Featuring Coastal Roots Farm Outdoor Educators!

[Image description: Coastal Roots Farm Outdoor Educators.]

Explore behind-the-scenes Coastal Roots Farm on a

Explore behind-the-scenes Coastal Roots Farm on a monthly Farm Tour!

Sunday, June 11th from 9:30-11am
Pre-registration only. Suggested donation $18/person.

Register at the link in bio!

[Image description: Folks exploring the lower part of Coastal Roots Farm.]

From root to flower, dandelions are highly nutriti

From root to flower, dandelions are highly nutritious plants loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, E, and K.

Try this recipe with dandelion greens from our Farm Stand!

Dandelion Greens Pesto:
1 bunch dandelion greens, roughly chopped
1 cup basil
3/4 cup sunflower seeds, pine nuts, walnuts, or cashews
1/3 cup nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
3-4 cloves garlic
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Blend all ingredients together in a food processor or blender, leaving some texture if desired. Taste and adjust as desired adding more lemon juice for tang, garlic for flavor, nutritional yeast for umami, and olive oil for a runnier consistency.

Try it mixed into cooked pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, peas, and more parmesan or nutritional yeast!

Farm Stand open Thursdays 12-3pm. Farm Stand is CLOSED Sunday, May 28th!

[Image description: dandelion greens from Coastal Roots Farm.]

"Most of the things we need to be most fully alive

"Most of the things we need to be most fully alive never come in busyness. They grow in rest."

- Mark Buchanan.

Kick off Shabbat in the great outdoors with family, food, and celebration.

Great Outdoor Shabbat
Friday, June 2nd
5:30-7:30pm

It’s a true picnic-style Shabbat. Bring a picnic dinner, a beverage, picnic blankets/chairs.

Pre-registration required. Register at the link in bio 🌱

[Image description: A young visitor running at Coastal Roots Farm.]

Celebrate Shavuot on the Farm! Join us in commemo

Celebrate Shavuot on the Farm!

Join us in commemorating the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Together we will decorate with fresh flowers and greens which remind us of the spring harvest. Great for families with children ages 0-8.

Sunday, May 21st 2023
9:45-11:45am
Suggested donation: $18/child, $9/adult

Activities include making flower crowns, flower bouquets, and hanging herb bouquets!

Register at the link in bio 🌱

[Image description: Farm visitors creating flower crowns.]

We are kicking off Farm Film and Music Series 2023

We are kicking off Farm Film and Music Series 2023!

Join us tomorrow Thursday, May 18th at 7pm for a screening of To Which We Belong, a documentary film about conventional farmers and ranchers switching to regenerative practices and how rebuilding our soil can help save our planet!

@towhichwebelongdoc
@emmasully.music
@solanacenter
@healthydaypartners
@tree.sandiego

Grab your picnic blanket, food, and drinks, and head to the Farm for an evening of live music and meaningful conversations.

Please leave your furry friends at home, we are a pet-free facility!

Register at the link in bio 🌱

#FarmStandfinds Dino Kale! Enjoy this delicious

#FarmStandfinds Dino Kale!

Enjoy this delicious recipe made with Dino Kale from Coastal Roots Farm:

Tangy Quinoa Kale Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Ingredients
1 bunch Dino kale
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups broth of choice
1 thumb sized piece of ginger, roughly chopped
1/2 shallot, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup roasted cashews

Orange Vinaigrette
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Juice of half an orange
2 tbsp oil of choice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a small pot, add the quinoa, broth, shallot, ginger, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer with a lid on until all liquid is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the quinoa cooks, wash and de-stem the kale, then cut it into ribbons. Add to a large bowl with a pinch of salt and massage until kale has reduced in size and darkened in color, about 3 minutes.
- To the large bowl add the shredded carrots, pumpkin seeds, and quinoa once cooked. Toss together with the orange dressing and top with toasted cashews.

Recipe by @juliaisherenow

[Image description: Kale grown at Coastal Roots Farm.]

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