​Moutoux Orchard

Here we are in the last few days of October, 6 weeks into fall, and heading into the “fall back” Daylight Saving Time (DST) clock change. Do you ever wonder why we mess with our clocks? We’ve learned that it was created for the farmers… but that is actually a MYTH! Globally, DST roots are in war and energy, first being implemented in Germany in 1916 as a way to conserve coal usage during World War I. The U.S. followed suit in 1918, and the implementation has come and gone

As members of Moutoux Orchard, we get to see the benefits of having access to the full-diet CSA. We know our farmers, know how the food gets to the table and know the work put in to make it happen. I’ve recently seen the same health benefits that I’ve noticed in myself in my foster dog, Leslie. Brian and I welcomed Leslie into our home ~1.5 years ago. Leslie came to us a hot mess – 7 pounds overweight, oily coat that would leave a film on your hands, soft stools, anxiety thro

We read about and hear the headlines regarding the numerous links between our health and our food. The gut-brain axis; link between fast food and depression; food insecurity raises risk for diabetes; etc. A new study published last week examines the link between our dietary habits related to food packaging and chemical exposure. Although the results of the study aren't all that surprising, it concludes food prepared and eaten at home reduces our exposure to food-contact mate

As you all have likely noticed by now, the peach trees that stood directly outside the barn have been cleared. There was a sentimental attachment to these trees because they were the first ones planted back in 1997 when the Moutoux family took over the property. A peach tree has a lifespan of 10-20 years and these had been declining in health over the last several years. Although the tough decision was made to cut the trees, it will bring with it upgrades and changes in the c

“Whether we or our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do” -Wendell Berry I read the other day that koala bears are in danger of becoming extinct due to global warming and habitat loss. Now, I've never seen a koala in the wild, but this really shook me to the core because I—and I'm sure many of you-- want to raise children in a world where koalas exist. I ne