Fava Beans As Cover Crops
The season is changing and so are our crops. Distant are the days of tomatoes and cucumbers growing in our farm. Now we are focusing... Read More
Beneficial Insects
Do you know the difference between harmful pests in your garden (such as leaf miners, snails,etc.) and beneficial insects that can help the health and... Read More
September Food Justice Discussion
Our staff monthly food justice discussions are back! This past discussion, we talked about urban farms, vertical food growing, and the historical impact they have... Read More
Washing Tips for Food Grown During Wildfire Season
One of the realities of living in the Bay Area is navigating the influence that wildfire season has on our food growing. Whether directly impacted... Read More
Bolting in Plants
What is bolting? Bolting is a natural stage in a plant’s life cycle. Flowers and seeds form because the plant wants to continue into the... Read More
Tips for Dealing with Garden Pests
Leaf Miners A common garden pest that you may encounter in your planter boxes, are leaf miners. A leaf miner is any one of numerous... Read More
Bay Area Farming Resource Guide by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
We came across this amazing resource guide for families interested in growing their own food in the Bay! This guide gathers together urban farms –... Read More
April Food Justice Discussion with Staff!
Our staff has started a monthly food justice discussion group! This past discussion, we talked about allyship in the food justice community as well as... Read More
AAPI & Black Solidarity
City Slicker Farms is saddened by the hate and violence around the country towards our Black & Asian community members. As an act of solidarity,... Read More
Trauma Informed Nutrition
…is a fact sheet intended for Registered Dietitians (RDs) and was designed to support and describe the connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the impacts... Read More
