harbinger farm

we are a freshly-rooted, small-scale, community-based food farm in myrtle creek, oregon with gratitude,
matt & lucie day

harbinger (noun)
har·bin·ger | \ ˈhär-bən-jər

a: something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
robins, crocuses, and other harbingers of spring
b: one that initiates a major change : a person or thing that originates or helps open up a new activity, method, or technology : PIONEER

“harbinger,” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary,
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merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harbinger

dear community,
we’ve chosen our name because we have instinctively decided to live our lives and operate our farm according to the earth’s natural cycles. by observing nature’s signals, we are more in tune with the changing of the seasons and we can better know where to focus our intent. we feel the importance of this way of life wholeheartedly and, as we settle into a rhythm here at harbinger farm, we’d like to share our explorations with our community, both near and far.

08/28/2026

SNACK PEPPERS are here!!!
we extol these tricolor lunchbox-sized sweet bells for their juicy munchy crunchy satisfaction! a minimal seed cavity make them an easy peasy grab and go treat, packed with vitamin c! get yours tomorrow Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market from 9am-1pm!

PATTY PANS are making a name for themselves on the market table! we intentionally harvest them on the smaller side, before they get tough and pithy, so they cook wonderfully and don’t go mushy on you. if you haven’t sampled this fun-shaped summer squash, we strongly suggest you give them a try!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-broccoli
-cabbage
-beans: green / romano
-okra
-cucumbers
-patty pan squash
-zucchini
-eggplant
-sweet peppers: bells / snacks / banana
-hot peppers: jalapeño / serrano / poblano
-tomatoes: cherry / heirloom
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-onions: sweet / red
-garlic
-melon: cantaloupe / honeydew / tuscan
-fresh herbs: basil / parsley
-duck eggs
-hot sauce: new mex / sunshine / holy mole / harissa

08/21/2026

we’ve got CHERRY TOMATOES for dayyyzzz!!!
snag this screamin deal on nature’s best summer sunshiny snack!
3 pints for $15
OR a 10 lb flat for $40
we blisterered a couple skillet-fuls last night and made the most mouthwatering veggie-forward pasta dish!

EGGPLANT is also buy one get one free!

don’t miss out! we’ll see y’all tomorrow
Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market from 9am-1pm!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-broccoli
-cabbage
-beans: green / romano
-okra
-cucumbers
-zucchini
-eggplant
-sweet peppers: bells / banana
-hot peppers: jalapeño / serrano / poblano
-tomatoes: cherry / heirloom
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-onions: sweet / red
-garlic
-cantaloupe
-fresh herbs: basil / parsley
-duck eggs
-hot sauce: new mex / sunshine / holy mole / harissa

08/14/2026

as small business owners and operators, we occasionally get the chance to escape the nitty gritty and go out into the real world for a refresh. it’s where we’re often reminded that there are so many of us out there, risking it all on hopes and dreams. 💫 granted, it’s rarely in the form of your typical 9 to 5 and there’s guaranteed added stress and strain because our livelihood is resting on our ability to achieve said dreams. yet, despite the countless hardships and challenges the come with our choice to be self-employed, we invariably return home/to reality with the same renewed perspective—the reward of “living the dream” is worth it. (well, most of the time 😜)
come visit all of the dreamers that make up the resilient, brave and talented group of local businesses and market vendors downtown on jackson street tomorrow Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market from 9am-1pm! we all truly thrive solely on your loyal support! 🫶

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-broccoli
-beans: green / romano
-okra
-zucchini
-eggplant
-sweet peppers: green bells / banana
-hot peppers: jalapeño / serrano / poblano
-tomatoes: cherry / slicer / heirloom
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-sweet onions
-garlic
-fresh herbs: basil / parsley
-hot sauce: new mex / sunshine / holy mole / harissa

08/07/2026

PEPPERS!!! old peter piper has been out there picking despite the smoky hot days this week, so we’ll have more than a peck to bring with us tomorrow Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market from 9am-1pm! mostly green options for now, but we’re starting to see those warm colors peek through which will carry us into fall with their ripe sweetness and/or spiciness depending on variety! pickle, grill or enjoy raw like chile head matt!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-tuscan kale
-green cabbage
-beans: green / romano
-okra
-zucchini
-eggplant
-sweet peppers: green bells / banana
-hot peppers: jalapeño / serrano / poblano
-tomatoes: cherry / slicer / heirloom
-red beets
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-fresh sweet onions
-garlic
-fresh herbs: basil / parsley
-hot sauce: sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / harissa

07/31/2026

tomato season = busy season!
slicers are in full swing, heirlooms are starting to show their true colors—time to make the most of the bounty and increase your daily tomato consumption STAT! gather your summer cornucopia on saturday Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market from 9am-1pm!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-cabbage: conehead / green
-beans: green / romano
-zucchini
-eggplant
-green bell peppers
-hot peppers: jalapeño / serrano / poblano
-tomatoes: cherry / slicer / heirloom
-red beets
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-fresh sweet onions
-garlic
-fresh herbs: basil / parsley
-hot sauce: sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / harissa

07/24/2026

take a virtual stroll down the bean aisle and become inspired to get your GREEN BEAN fix tomorrow Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market from 9am-1pm! we grow your classic french-style stringless bean, as well as these wide, flat romano beans that are quite honestly much tastier and heartier than the skinny guys. each of these pole bean types have their place in the summer meal plan though, so we recommend that you experiment with them both and you’ll come to understand our affinity for them being well worth the chore of picking! Amy Lewis shared a fun photo from the bean’s perspective as it’s being plucked from the vine, for your enjoyment 💚

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-cabbage: conehead / green
-beans: green / romano
-zucchini
-eggplant
-tomatoes: cherry / slicer
-red beets
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-fresh sweet onions
-scallions
-garlic
-fresh herbs: basil / parsley
-ferments: bok choy kraut
-hot sauce: sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / harissa

07/17/2026

well whaddaya know—EGGPLANT is here!!! 🍆
we aren’t shy about flaunting this favorited summer crop because it’s just so stinking tasty! not to mention, it holds both cooling and detoxifying properties, making it a perfect food choice for hot days! we grow a classic italian variety and pick them at medium size before they get spongy and seedy. no matter how we prepare them, we don’t bother to peel them, for the skin is not too thick. roast whole for a smoky baba ganoush, slice and grill for a hearty sandwich, or chop and stew with tomatoes and onions and warm spices. however you decide to consume it, eggplant will surely be satisfying, as long as you douse it generously with olive oil cook it to very tender! pick up this primo comfort food ingredient tomorrow Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market from 9am-1pm!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-head lettuce: green leaf
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-broccoli
-cauliflower
-cabbage: conehead / green
-romano beans
-zucchini
-eggplant
-tomatoes: cherry / slicer
-red beets
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-fresh sweet onions
-scallions
-garlic
-fresh herbs: basil
-blueberries! (fir oak farm)
-ferments: bok choy kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / harissa

07/03/2026

Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market IS OPEN TOMORROW, JULY 4th!!! 🦅

however, the market will be closed next saturday, july 11th, for the graffiti car show…

so, if you’re in town, you had best stop by and stock up on what you need to get you through the next two weeks of this wet hot american summer!!! 🌞

we’ll be featuring alllll the classic veggie fixin’s for your backyard barbecues, including:
🍅 these cutie early determinate slicing tomatoes from
🧅 fresh sweet walla walla onions
🥬 crisp green leaf x romaine lettuce

see y’all downtown from 9am-1pm!!!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-broccoli
-cauliflower: white / cheddar / lavender
-cabbage: conehead / green
-fennel
-cucumbers
-zucchini
-early tomatoes
-red beets
-carrots
-potatoes: cosmic gold / french fingerlings
-fresh sweet onions
-scallions
-garlic
-fresh herbs: basil / parsley
-blueberries! (fir oak farm)
-ferments: bok choy kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / harissa
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle

06/26/2026

amy’s out there unearthing some COSMIC GOLD NEW POTATOES to bring Umpqua Valley Farmer’s Market for y’all tomorrow! these little orbs of buttery goodness are always a joy to dig up—kinda like a treasure hunt! at this stage they’re sweet and creamy, not starchy, making them the perfect complement to any summer meal! don’t make the rain your excuse to miss these precious baby taters! it’s oregon after all—get out there and revel in the lapse in fire danger!

it’s officially that time! fir oak farm’s early BLUEBERRIES are starting to ripen and we’re dutifully taking on the task of delivering them to roseburg again this season! it’s only the very first pick, so there will be much more to come, thanks to FOF’s diligence in keeping them from the hungry birds! we simply cannot wait to savor the familiar-yet-exotic nuances of this favorite fruit! 🫐

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-swiss chard
-tuscan kale
-broccoli
-cauliflower
-green cabbage
-cucumbers
-zucchini
-red beets
-carrots
-cosmic gold potatoes
-scallions
-garlic
-blueberries! (fir oak farm)
-ferments: bok choy kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / harissa
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle

06/23/2026

the landscape is feeling mighty summery right about now! we peaked with daylight hours on sunday (happy belated solstice! 🌞) and now we’re making our steady descent back down the other side with many long, hot days of summer still to come. swing by and get some fresh veggies to fuel all of your outdoor adventures from renée Canyonville Farmers Market tomorrow from 9:30am-1:30pm!

RENÉE’S LIST Cp Gruva
🥚 chicken eggs (non-gmo fed)
🪴 4” plant starts: heirloom tomatoes (9 varieties), eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, snack peppers, yellow bell peppers
🌱 4-pack starts: kale, leeks, basil, morning glory mix

THE WHOLE HF HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-broccoli
-cauliflower
-snap peas
-cucumbers
-zucchini
-beets
-carrots
-scallions
-ferments: bok choy kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: chiles secos / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb / harissa
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle

Address

Myrtle Creek, OR
97457

Website

http://linktr.ee/harbingerfarm

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