Strawberry Patch to Pioneer

In the early days of the organic movement, Dale Coke set out to prove that farming without chemicals wasn't just an idealistic dream but a practical reality. It was 1980 when Dale, with deep California farming roots stretching back five generations, planted a quarter-acre of strawberries in Watsonville. This small beginning would grow into something much more significant.

Unlike many conventional farms of that era, Dale was driven by a vision that considered both environmental impact and social responsibility. By 1981, Coke Farm became one of the first farms to earn an organic certification in California.

Dale's approach to farming centers on a fundamental principle: healthy soil creates healthy plants. Rather than fighting against natural systems, Coke Farm embraces methods that enhance them like crop rotation to prevent nutrient depletion, cover crops to protect and enrich soil. These practices create a balanced ecosystem where water is conserved, biodiversity flourishes, and plants thrive without synthetic interventions.

Over the years, this commitment to organic principles has evolved from an experimental approach to a proven model, earning the farm recognition including the Eco-Farm Sustie Award for their pioneering role in organic agriculture.

We're delighted to feature several offerings from Coke Farm in our farm stand, including Meyer lemons, sunchokes, purple daikon and watermelon radishes. When these gems appear in your farm box, you're connecting with a legacy of thoughtful farming that has been nurturing both people and the planet for decades and serves as proof that good growing practices yield exceptional food.

How To Add Farm Stand Products to Your Delivery:
CSA members—head on over to our online Farm Stand Market to customize your upcoming delivery. Market is open from noon on Thursday until 6 pm on your cutoff date. After you confirm your produce items, click the orange button "Confirm and Continue To Other Farm Products" to add the products to your delivery. 

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