Frog Hollow Farm

Happy World Soil Day from Frog Hollow Farm! Today, and every day, we celebrate the life beneath our feet — soil! At Frog Hollow, we know that healthy soil is the heart of regenerative agriculture and is essential for producing the incredibly flavorful and legendary, organic fruit we’re known for. But soil isn't just a growing medium, it is a complex, living ecosystem that sequesters carbon, filters our water, and supports a more resilient climate. By nurturing our soil we ensure the health and productivity of our land is not only maintained but improved upon and continually revitalized. Healthy soil means healthy crops—which are nutrient-rich and flavorful for our customers—and a healthier environment for all. Here at Frog Hollow, we practice regenerative farming by embracing methods such as composting, cover cropping, and minimal tillage. These practices work in harmony with nature, enriching our soil while creating a thriving ecosystem under our feet. In essence, we are not just farming — we are giving back to the land that feeds us, ensuring that it can continue to produce healthy fruit for our community for years to come! Learn more about our commitment to soil health and the soil food web here! https://lnkd.in/g7tQicq5 #WorldSoilDay #RegenerativeFarming

Did you know that each year, a shocking amount of food goes to waste? According to ReFed, a staggering 38% of the 235 million tons of food in our supply chain went unsold or uneaten in 2022. Here in California alone, 7.35 million tons of produce met the same fate. At Frog Hollow Farm, we're on a mission to change that narrative. As stewards of the land and producers of highly perishable fruit, we're deeply committed to reducing food waste and utilizing as much of the harvest as possible for its "highest and best use" - meaning that it is finding its way to the table and being eaten by people! Our incredible Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members play a pivotal role in our efforts. By embracing cosmetically imperfect and perfectly ripe fruit, they help us divert food from going to waste. Thanks to their unwavering support, in 2023 alone, we rescued and packed 161,304 pounds of fruit that would have otherwise been deemed unsellable for eating out of hand. In our Farm Kitchen, our skilled team of food artisans transforms surplus fruit into delightful treats. In 2023 we sent 107,179 pounds of fruit to the kitchen where it was crafted into exceptionally flavorful dried fruit, conserves, and pastries. And exciting news is ahead this summer! With the introduction of our new peach pitter, we're poised to elevate our efforts even further. More ultra-ripe and cosmetically challenged fruit will find its purpose as delicious dried snacks, thanks to this innovative addition to our dried fruit operation. Together, we're proving that reducing food waste isn't just responsible—it's deliciously rewarding. Join us this Food Waste Prevention Week in celebrating our collective efforts towards a more sustainable future, one peach at a time. 🌱🍑 #BeAFoodWasteHero #FWPW #FoodWastePreventionWeek

As National Farmworker Awareness Week draws to a close, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to each member of our skilled team. Their unwavering dedication, commitment to excellence, and the joyous sound of their voices through our orchards are celebrated not just this week, but every single day at Frog Hollow. Check out Foodwise's latest article, "California Farmworkers Share 'A Day in the Life' Growing Your Food," where you can meet Luis Bernabe, a valued member of our Tree Team. https://lnkd.in/gpqeZPzS #FarmworkerAppreciation #TeamAppreciation #Gratitude

We're thrilled to learn that Taste of Home has named us as having the Best Fruit of the Month Club!  https://lnkd.in/gNSZKGTb