Food is connected to personal well-being, to relationships to family and friends, to the vitality and persistence of community and culture, and to the care and respect for the land. Live Earth Farm is a place where everyone has the opportunity to reestablish their knowledge of how food is grown. More rain is on the horizon!
That means we're turning fall fields over, planting cover crop, harvesting as many remaining tomatoes as we can, planting strawberries for next season, organizing our dry storage area and putting on warm layers. Oh, and most definitely harvesting and packing your CSA shares. What an incredible U-Pick and farm stand season we have had With last weekend's storm, we are now officially CLOSED for the year.
That means we're turning fall fields over, planting cover crop, harvesting as many remaining tomatoes as we can, planting strawberries for next season, organizing our dry storage area and putting on warm layers. Oh, and most definitely harvesting and packing your CSA shares. What an incredible U-Pick and farm stand season we have had With last weekend's storm, we are now officially CLOSED for the year.
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Established as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm in 1995, we believe the key to growing nutritious (and tasty!) fruits and vegetables is creating and nurturing healthy soil. To do this we mimic natural soil-building processes using techniques such as composting, crop rotation, cover crops and mulching, adding organic soil amendments, and following careful tillage practices.
California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently completed a case study on our farm. We are delighted to welcome both returning and new members to celebrate our 20th anniversary of Community Supported Farming. As many returning members have noticed, we have taken the CSA in a new direction by introducing the entire membership to the more flexible and choice based program we offered on a limited basis last year.
More than simply a food-delivery service, CSA makes a direct connection between you and where your food comes from, our Farm. Your membership supports and provides a place for Farm Discovery and Food Education Programs. Unique access to the Farm. We welcome our Members at Seasonal U-Picks, Community Day Events and our weekend Farm Stand.
Step 2: We email you Friday morning with Farmer Tom's pre-selected share contents starting at a value of $25.00. Step 3: You build your share over the weekend, choosing from 30-40 different items in our Web Store on a weekly basis (minimum value a share can be is $25.00). If you don't make changes or place a temporary hold, you'll receive the pre-selected share contents.
This Subscription Option adds an average of 4 additional fruit items ($15) to the pre-selected contents of your Share for 20 weeks during our farm's peak fruit season - May thru Oct. Types of fruit include strawberries, plums, blackberries, and cherry tomatoes through the spring and summer. In the fall it's apples (4-5 different varieties), delicious concord grapes, Meyer lemons, pears and pineapple guavas.
Reviews (20)
Michele B.
Nov 30, 2021
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Great place to come and pick fruit. We visited in October and apples, strawberries and tomatoes were all available to pick. Get there early as it does get busy as the morning wears on. We arrived when they opened and there were only a few other cars there. They have fresh produce available for purchase as well, and we found their prices extremely reasonable. Many places charge you extra to pick fruit, at live earth the fruit you picked yourself was cheaper by the pound than the already picked fruit. We will definitely be back!
Patti F.
Nov 10, 2021
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We've come here twice now, once in the summer for strawberry picking and then in the fall for a pumpkin and apple picking festival.
When we did strawberry picking, it was very quiet and at one point we were the only party in the field. But the strawberries were amazing and actually the best strawberries we've ever had. I would highly recommend!
The pumpkin and apple picking event was a special weekend event, with live music, food for sale, pumpkin painting, and fresh apple cider. It was a really nice family event and we enjoyed ourselves! The Fuji apples were also very good, sweet
When we did strawberry picking, it was very quiet and at one point we were the only party in the field. But the strawberries were amazing and actually the best strawberries we've ever had. I would highly recommend!
The pumpkin and apple picking event was a special weekend event, with live music, food for sale, pumpkin painting, and fresh apple cider. It was a really nice family event and we enjoyed ourselves! The Fuji apples were also very good, sweet
Yinuo Y.
Jul 18, 2021
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This is a super nice farm! We found this place on internet for strawberry picking. When we arrive at the farm, it surpasses our expectation way way much. First, the strawberries are super sweet, much better than the one bought in market. Second, there are much fewer people than other farms which make this place more cosy to visit. Last but not least, there are few tractors and my son loves it so so so much. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a nice place to relax and pick some strawberries at the same time.
Susan A.
Apr 07, 2021
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Love, love, LOVE Live Earth Farms. I feel so blessed each time I pick up my farm produce here in Willow Glen. There is truly nothing like the flavor, texture, and vibrant taste of this produce, picked in the morning and in my mouth hours later. I find myself eating far more vegetables than when I don't get the box, so I'm a lifer! My kids are also huge fans. No arguments about eating these carrots, chard or kale. Yum!
Kati K.
Dec 23, 2020
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This is a review for their CSA service. I've been a CSA member for a couple of years now and I am always satisfied with my produce. I'm always blown away by their tomatoes and strawberries every summer. I look forward to them every year! If there's an issue with a piece of produce (i.e. bruised or moldy), they will refund you no questions asked.
Jesse R.
Jul 18, 2020
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This place is top notch. Their quality, freshness and variety of their produce is really amazing. We receive their weekly farm share boxes and the strawberries are amongst the best we have ever had. Their website is easy to navigate, pickup from the farm is super convenient and they also go above and beyond to take care of their clients. I couldn't recommend this place more. It's worth getting on the waiting list if they're not taking additional clients.
Ashley D.
Aug 01, 2019
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Pridian L.
Oct 30, 2018
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Seth T.
Oct 22, 2018
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Our visit here was spur of the moment - but it was definitely worth it! We came right at noon on a Saturday, allowing us to grab the perfect parking spot and giving us plenty of time to pick apples, strawberries, and pumpkins to our hearts' content. The whole place was very well organized, and every employee we interacted with was kind and helpful, even though a lot of customers were pretty irritable with the heat and busy parking area. Can't wait to come back again next fall!
S. A.
Oct 04, 2018
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Incredibly impressed. We went this past weekend for apple picking and were thrilled with the abundance of fruit. All organic-- huge plus! Gala and Newtown Pippin apples were delicious and easy for my 5 and 10 year old to pick. Strawberries were incredible as were the dry famed early girl tomatoes. We can't wait to return!!!
Diana T.
Sep 18, 2017
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Suelem A.
Jun 20, 2017
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Joanna E.
Sep 30, 2013
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Phenomenal!!! Our school rose blossom preschool just went on an apple picking field trip on Friday. Grace was our liaison and guide. We fed chickens and goats. We picked strawberries and apples and then pressed the apples into fresh squeezed cider! Delicious! It was great and we will be back. Thanks you live earth farm for your love and organic food!
Sandy L.
Jun 01, 2012
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Last summer, my husband and I were looking for high quality, organic produce to feed us and our growing toddler--all without breaking the bank. We decided to join the Live Earth Farm CSA as a result. Little did I know that Live Earth Farm would change our lives in ways that we couldn't even imagine.
I love picking up our fresh produce and looking for new recipes because I didn't know how to cook a vegetable (Fennel anyone?). We've enjoyed the Community Farm Days because our son loves being at the farm and we like knowing where our food comes from. And we appreciate the dedication
I love picking up our fresh produce and looking for new recipes because I didn't know how to cook a vegetable (Fennel anyone?). We've enjoyed the Community Farm Days because our son loves being at the farm and we like knowing where our food comes from. And we appreciate the dedication
T. T.
Jun 30, 2011
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I've been to & volunteered on many farms, and this is the most awesome farm I've seen!! I love their food and their land!! The people I've met there are also genuinely sweet people!
A group of us were there helping to plant and weed the herbal garden, and I got to explore and taste so much. The herb garden was nicely terraced, with a great view, and there were simple cabins off to the side. This place is abundant with beauty and yummy foods! And the chickens!! (we collected a ton of snails from the garden and fed them to the chickens)
I'm not a part of the CSA,
A group of us were there helping to plant and weed the herbal garden, and I got to explore and taste so much. The herb garden was nicely terraced, with a great view, and there were simple cabins off to the side. This place is abundant with beauty and yummy foods! And the chickens!! (we collected a ton of snails from the garden and fed them to the chickens)
I'm not a part of the CSA,
Ye H.
Jan 18, 2011
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I have been a CSA member for a year now. I joined after reading Omnivore's Dilemma and watching Food, Inc.
Farmer Tom is educated, smart, and a dedicated good steward of the land.
Everything is organically and responsibly grown. Great year-round variety. Convenient local pick up.
You can also get flour, coffee, beans, 'canned' items - such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, and applesauce - pastured eggs, bread, extra fruit, and goat cheese and milk from their local partners delivered along with your share.
Farmer Tom is educated, smart, and a dedicated good steward of the land.
Everything is organically and responsibly grown. Great year-round variety. Convenient local pick up.
You can also get flour, coffee, beans, 'canned' items - such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, and applesauce - pastured eggs, bread, extra fruit, and goat cheese and milk from their local partners delivered along with your share.
Carolyn T.
Jan 18, 2011
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My life has changed in a major way since finding and joining Live Earth Farm CSA! I love having a refrigerator full of fresh produce to cook up each week and the quality is second to none! Items you would buy at the store that go bad in less than a week last for weeks from Live Earth because they are so fresh!
I don't mind doing the extra work of washing the dirt and occasional bug off my produce. I am a foodie geek and get excited to cook new items like Kohlrabi and other veggies I wouldn't normally think to buy at the store or farmer market!
Three cheers for Live Earth Farm CSA
I don't mind doing the extra work of washing the dirt and occasional bug off my produce. I am a foodie geek and get excited to cook new items like Kohlrabi and other veggies I wouldn't normally think to buy at the store or farmer market!
Three cheers for Live Earth Farm CSA
Amy Y.
Sep 21, 2010
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Being a CSA customer with Live Earth Farm is a bond that strengthens each time I get a huge variety of fresh vegetables, each time I read Live Earth Farm's newsletter telling me what' happening at the farm with education on the crops, each time I share a delicious meal with families and they cant stop saying "WOW this is how XXXX (carrot, strawberry, tomato.. you name it) is suppose to taste like!!!"
I am a happy and grateful Live Earth Farm customer and would continue my support for the years to come.
Also, if you're concerned about the cost- they have a variety of
I am a happy and grateful Live Earth Farm customer and would continue my support for the years to come.
Also, if you're concerned about the cost- they have a variety of
Amy H.
Jul 12, 2007
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We have a large family share from Live Earth Farm. You invest $28 a week in the farm and receive a big box of veggies and sometimes strawberries (when in season). The variety compared to other CSAs is fantastic.
We pick up in Palo Alto which i believe is the the northern most pick up spot (i live in san mateo county)
I really wish I had the extra fruit option for $10 more a week. Blackberries, apricot, pears, pineapple guavas...the diversity in fruit is amazing for one coastal farm. If you jump in early (at the beginning of the season) there is a truly free range egg option and goat milk
We pick up in Palo Alto which i believe is the the northern most pick up spot (i live in san mateo county)
I really wish I had the extra fruit option for $10 more a week. Blackberries, apricot, pears, pineapple guavas...the diversity in fruit is amazing for one coastal farm. If you jump in early (at the beginning of the season) there is a truly free range egg option and goat milk
Emily C.
May 14, 2006
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I signed up for a small share for the first time this season, and so far, it's excellent. The quantity, quality, and variety of produce is fantastic, and there are a ton of South Bay pick-up spots. I am also loving the steady supply of amazing organic strawberries in addition to the usual surplus of greens, beans, and roots. If you've been thinking about joining a CSA and you live in the San Jose area, I can't recommend this one enough.
Check out their website: http://www.liveearthfarm.com/
Check out their website: http://www.liveearthfarm.com/
