Life on the Farm

Life on the Farm

Olive Fruit Fly Control
The olive fruit fly is a recent, unwelcome addition to the world of olive growers here in the US.  It was first recorded in California, in October 1998, when a single female fly was captured in west Los Angeles. Currently,...
When is an olive ready to pick?
Small family farms like ours like to keep it old school. 
Harvest & Milling Season 2022/23

The remaining 2022/23 Season Community Milling Days will be Nov 7-9, and Nov 14-16. That means anyone can bring us their olives, and we will mill them into olive oil for you.  Any amount of olives is alright, and the olives can be dropped off at our tasting room, at 1811 Ladera Road, anytime between 10am-4pm. In most cases, you can return to pick up your olive oil either later that day, or the following day.

The Importance of a Good Pruning
Pruning our olive trees is a crucial part of the annual calendar. The practice of selecting which branches will form the mature olive tree for generations to come truly is an art form.  We like to prune from the very inception of a grove, to slowly craft its shape, working each year to slowly build towards perfection. 
Permaculture & Regenerative Agriculture: Incorporating Animals & Crops
The deeper we get into the evolution of our farm, our business and our community, the more we appreciate the interdependence of plants, animals, and insects.