The Rootstock Gazette
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From Samhain to All Hallows to Halloween
From ancient bonfires to suburban candy routes, Halloween has always been about the harvest. This week we trace how Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve became the neighborhood candy heist we...
From Samhain to All Hallows to Halloween
From ancient bonfires to suburban candy routes, Halloween has always been about the harvest. This week we trace how Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve became the neighborhood candy heist we...
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Protein Punches: How Should We Think About The ...
Protein is having a moment. Everyone seems to be looking for more of it—but how much do we need? We looked a little closer at the Mighty Macro.
Protein Punches: How Should We Think About The ...
Protein is having a moment. Everyone seems to be looking for more of it—but how much do we need? We looked a little closer at the Mighty Macro.
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Fifth Crow Farm: land use, sustainable agricult...
How Fifth Crow Farm built a thriving, ecologically diverse farm just a few short miles from Silicon Valley.
Fifth Crow Farm: land use, sustainable agricult...
How Fifth Crow Farm built a thriving, ecologically diverse farm just a few short miles from Silicon Valley.
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Fibrous and Fermented Fixes for Foundational He...
Dr. Erica Sonnenburg tells us how to keep our trillions of gut bugs happy and healthy—and why we should.
Fibrous and Fermented Fixes for Foundational He...
Dr. Erica Sonnenburg tells us how to keep our trillions of gut bugs happy and healthy—and why we should.
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False Start! Fall (Officially) Starts Now
The official start of fall—from a celestial point of view—is the autumnal equinox. What exactly is an equinox?
False Start! Fall (Officially) Starts Now
The official start of fall—from a celestial point of view—is the autumnal equinox. What exactly is an equinox?
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How Do You Like These Apples?
Legendary, sweet, tart, and nutritious—here are a few reasons why we’re so excited about these apples.
How Do You Like These Apples?
Legendary, sweet, tart, and nutritious—here are a few reasons why we’re so excited about these apples.
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OYA: Parents Creating a Legacy of Nourishment
Oya Organics began over a decade ago in Hollister, California, when Marsha Habib and Modesto Sanchez Cruz combined their roots, values, and skills to grow something of their own.
OYA: Parents Creating a Legacy of Nourishment
Oya Organics began over a decade ago in Hollister, California, when Marsha Habib and Modesto Sanchez Cruz combined their roots, values, and skills to grow something of their own.
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Live Earth Farm: Food, Community and Connection
Live Earth Farm was always meant to do more: connect people to the land, foster community, and help cultivate a more just and sustainable food system from the ground up.
Live Earth Farm: Food, Community and Connection
Live Earth Farm was always meant to do more: connect people to the land, foster community, and help cultivate a more just and sustainable food system from the ground up.
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Generations of Regeneration
The Burroughs family is redefining almond farming with regenerative practices that build soil, save water, and support pollinators. A living model of farming for the future.
Generations of Regeneration
The Burroughs family is redefining almond farming with regenerative practices that build soil, save water, and support pollinators. A living model of farming for the future.
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There’s more than one way to grow a blueberry
Rootstock strives for transparency—to help members understand where our food comes from and how it’s grown.
There’s more than one way to grow a blueberry
Rootstock strives for transparency—to help members understand where our food comes from and how it’s grown.
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Blackberries: Sending Mixed Signals Since the I...
All fruits are vehicles designed to spread seeds. So why, if blackberries are meant to be eaten, do they surround themselves with barbed wire?
Blackberries: Sending Mixed Signals Since the I...
All fruits are vehicles designed to spread seeds. So why, if blackberries are meant to be eaten, do they surround themselves with barbed wire?
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They pollinate our fruit. Let’s return the favor.
Bumble Bees Crashing California is home to over 1,600 native bee species—making it one of the most bee-diverse places on Earth. But these essential pollinators are in trouble. Habitat loss,...
They pollinate our fruit. Let’s return the favor.
Bumble Bees Crashing California is home to over 1,600 native bee species—making it one of the most bee-diverse places on Earth. But these essential pollinators are in trouble. Habitat loss,...
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The Story of Rodriguez Brothers Ranch
A Family Farm Built From The Ground Up Roberto and Manuel walking the fields. From a single squash field to a thriving organic farm, Roberto and Manuel Rodriguez have built...
The Story of Rodriguez Brothers Ranch
A Family Farm Built From The Ground Up Roberto and Manuel walking the fields. From a single squash field to a thriving organic farm, Roberto and Manuel Rodriguez have built...
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Rootstock Prioritizes Fair Farmer Pricing Over ...
At Rootstock Berry Club, organic strawberries currently range from $7 to $10 per pound, and organic blueberries are priced at $12 per pound. The fruit is sold in one-pound clamshells—larger...
Rootstock Prioritizes Fair Farmer Pricing Over ...
At Rootstock Berry Club, organic strawberries currently range from $7 to $10 per pound, and organic blueberries are priced at $12 per pound. The fruit is sold in one-pound clamshells—larger...
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Why are Rootstock berries so damn good?
Because we care deeply about how they’re grown, how they taste, and who grows them. You can’t get fresher, tastier berriesThey’re high quality organic and nutrient richSupporting growers is...
Why are Rootstock berries so damn good?
Because we care deeply about how they’re grown, how they taste, and who grows them. You can’t get fresher, tastier berriesThey’re high quality organic and nutrient richSupporting growers is...
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From Aphrodite’s Tears
Savage boars, French spies, botanical accidents, and science — where did all these strawberries come from?
From Aphrodite’s Tears
Savage boars, French spies, botanical accidents, and science — where did all these strawberries come from?
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The Strawberry Strategy
Rootstock founder Julia Sunderland is building connections, community, and a better local food system.
The Strawberry Strategy
Rootstock founder Julia Sunderland is building connections, community, and a better local food system.
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From Finance to Farming
After a high-pressure finance career in San Francisco, Darren Story co-founded Coastal Moon Farm in 2015. With a tight-knit, long-standing team and a focus on regenerative practices, they grow nutrient-rich...
From Finance to Farming
After a high-pressure finance career in San Francisco, Darren Story co-founded Coastal Moon Farm in 2015. With a tight-knit, long-standing team and a focus on regenerative practices, they grow nutrient-rich...
