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.

06/05/2026

did anyone order a BROCCOLI tower?!!
it’s safe to say, matt’s broccoli patch is nothing short of thriving, so we’re bringing a rather humongous load with us tomorrow! we challenge y’all to wipe us out so we don’t have to haul any of it back home! hope to see you downtown from 9am-1pm!

FERMENTED HARISSA
last year we grew some aleppo peppers with the intent of making a harissa but, we had so many hot sauces in the works, we ran out of crock space and had to dry the peppers to store for a later use. a few weeks ago we unearthed the stash and rehydrated them in sea salt brine, along with lots of garlic and spices, a little red onion and sundried tomatoes. three weeks in “the soup” and the mixture was ready to be strained and blended, and what did we get? a tantalizing spreadable paste that will transport you to the ethereal spice markets of north africa.

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-broccoli
-asparagus*
-snap peas
-zucchini
-red beets
-baby carrots
-kohlrabi
-french fingerling potatoes*
-scallions
-garlic scapes
-ferments: spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: chiles secos / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb / harissa
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle

*last call

06/02/2026

it’s a glorious june day here on the farm!
the birds are chirping, the irrigation canon is firing and the humans are bustling about gathering things together for tomorrow!

RENÉE’S LIST
🥚 chicken eggs (non-gmo fed)
🪴 4” plant starts: heirloom tomatoes (5 varieties), eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, lemon cucumber
🌱 4-pack starts: green lettuce, sunflowers, morning glory mix

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

05/27/2026

howdy south county! 🤠 we’re excited to return to tomorrow, toting all of your springtime faves! renée, our seasoned farm hand, will be vending the produce you know and love, as well as some homegrown goodness from another piece of farmland she’s been helping to steward including plant starts, chicken eggs and perennial herbs! her curated lineup will change as the season progresses, but right now she has ready some lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, eggplant and sunflowers to take home and tuck into your garden beds! we hope you can make time to stop by and pay renée at visit tomorrow from 9:30am-1:30pm!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-green leaf lettuce
-asparagus
-snap peas
-cucumbers
-zucchini
-carrots
-kohlrabi
-french fingerling potatoes
-scallions
-garlic scapes
-fermented spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: chiles secos / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb / harissa
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle

05/22/2026

GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
we know we said we were going to try and bring little gems to market each week, but the dang slugs decided otherwise 😤 while we wait for the next batch to size up, we have a decent stand-in option for you... we’re trying out a new green leaf head lettuce variety called ‘fusion’ (destined for sandwiches at lighthouse center bakery) that’s been hybridized with romaine, so it’s crunchy along the rib and frilly-yet-sturdy along the top—basically a big little gem! 🥬 and we’ve got plenty of it, so join us in seizing the fortuitous backup plan tomorrow
from 9am-1pm!

have you heard?! the market is expanding this week! we’ll be stretching southward to cover the 600 block of jackson street as well! there are many new and returning vendors to check out, in addition to live music! so bring the whole family and plan to spend a good portion of your saturday basking in all that downtown roseburg has to offer!

P.S. our dear friends are getting married next weekend, so we’ll be absent from market next saturday 5/30 in order to be present for their big day! this means be sure to stock up on enough spring veggie goodness tomorrow to last you through the first week of june!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-tatsoi
-asparagus
-snap peas
-red beets
-baby carrots
-kohlrabi
-french fingerling potatoes
-scallions
-garlic scapes
-fresh mint
-ferments: winter glow kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: chiles secos / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb / harissa
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle

05/17/2026

we haven’t been especially loud about it because it’s almost a too-good-to-be-real *pinch me* kind of situation, but matt’s farmer dreams finally came true this spring and we joined team kubota 🧡

this is a huge leap of faith for a small farm like us, taking on a long term loan with a serious price tag 🤑 but we’re evermore dedicated to bringing our community quality produce, grown with organic amendments and honest intentions, despite the seemingly endless challenges we and so many other independent businesses are facing in these trying times.

this glorious machine has already saved our backs so much heavy lifting and, with time, we can acquire the implements to help with a lot more of the strain that manual labor brings to both body and mind.

we couldn’t have made this investment without knowing that our loyal customers have our back and will help us make the payments looming in our future by continuing to shop with us at the farmers market, as well as accessing the other sales outlets we provide. even though we know y’all are feeling the pressures of the current economy too, it means so much to see your commitment to supporting our mission is still unwavering and you show up each week at market regardless, to spend your precious dollars where they really count. “thank you” doesn’t even begin to cover it.

it’s hard to believe that may is already halfway through and summer’s bounty is right around the corner. speaking of, we still have a few csa shares available for any of you who may have been considering joining up—the season kicks off the first week of june, so now’s the time to jump on board if you want to be along for the ride. you can find all the details on our website >>LINK IN BIO

05/15/2026

PEAS ✌️ & JOY 🫛
how can these super sugar snaps not bring utter happiness to your life?! we’re always thrilled to have them grace the market table for their short, late-spring window of time. the warm-trending weather stands to threaten their longevity even further, so be sure to enjoy them while you can! buckets of these leguminous larks heading to tomorrow from 9am-1pm!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-head lettuce: red butter / green leaf
-asian greens: bok choy / tatsoi
-asparagus
-snap peas
-baby carrots
-hakurei turnips
-french fingerling potatoes
-garlic scapes
-fresh mint
-strawberries
-duck eggs
-ferments: winter glow kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles
-hot sauce: chiles secos / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle
-pasture-raised lamb: leg roasts

05/08/2026

read the message in the tea …er, lettuce… leaves:
LITTLE GEMS are in your future 🔮
it’s true, there’s a serious cult following after this ultra-special baby romaine lettuce. mind you, they’re super labor intensive to harvest, so we can only produce so much at a time. but we’ll be rationing our succession plantings, so the idea is to consistently bring small batches to market each week going forward.
moral of the story is: don’t be greedy—be considerate of others and save some of this tasty treat for the next shopper, please and thank you! hasta mañana

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-little gems
-green leaf lettuce
-asian greens: bok choy / tatsoi
-asparagus
-snap peas
-baby carrots
-easter eggs radishes
-hakurei turnips
-french fingerling potatoes
-scallions
-green garlic
-garlic scapes
-fresh mint
-strawberries
-duck eggs
-ferments: winter glow kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles / ember-dusted carrots
-hot sauce: chiles secos / salsa verde* / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle
-pasture-raised lamb: leg roasts

*last call!

05/01/2026

HF CARROTS ARE BACK!!!
what can we say? our soil grows remarkable carrots and we’re not mad about it.

we currently have 2,000 row feet planted and we’re still seeding away! matt’s plan is to have them consistently at market for the rest of year, so let’s see if the stars align and they continue to flourish so we can bring these charming chaps to the people, starting tomorrow while supplies last!

PRO TIP: we take the time and care to bunch them while the tops are in good shape, so please don’t waste this valuable food source—make a dang green sauce (with mint!) already! or at least feed them to a creature who will benefit from their myriad vitamins and minerals. seriously! consider composting them a very last resort.

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-arugula*
-asian greens: bok choy / tatsoi
-purple sprouting broccoli*
-asparagus
-baby carrots
-easter eggs radishes
-hakurei turnips
-french fingerling potatoes
-scallions
-green garlic
-fresh mint
-duck eggs
-ferments: sauerrüben* / winter glow kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles / ember-dusted carrots
-hot sauce: chiles secos / salsa verde / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle
-pasture-raised lamb: leg roasts

*last call!

04/24/2026

FRENCH FINGERLINGS are quite possibly our favorite new potato. that’s why we reserve 200ft of tunnel space to plant an early crop each january, so we can have these melt-in-your-mouth magenta-skinned spuds as a substantial offering to help spur us into the main growing season! we’re rationing the harvests of these special taters so, if you happen to miss out this week, it won’t be your only chance to savor them. even still, we hope to see y’all tomorrow from from 9am-1pm for another gorgeous spring market day!

THE WHOLE HAUL:
-salad greens
-asian greens: bok choy / tatsoi
-purple sprouting broccoli
-baby carrots
-easter eggs radishes
-hakurei turnips
-french fingerling potatoes
-scallions
-green garlic
-fresh mint
-duck eggs
-ferments: sauerrüben / winter glow kraut / spicy sweet potato pickles / ember-dusted carrots
-hot sauce: chiles secos / salsa verde / sunshine / smoky hab / holy mole / bomb
-spices: smoked paprika / smoky chipotle
-pasture-raised lamb: leg roasts

02/02/2026

ISO: dedicated farm hands!

ABOUT THE GIG:
-runs march through december
-averaging 30-40 hours per week
-$16/hour to start, plus access to produce
-field production job duties include: seeding, transplanting, cultivation, irrigation, harvesting & washing/packing
-farm work is weather [IN]dependent! we bear the elements all season long, just like the plants do!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
-previous exposure to gardening/farming
-outdoor physical work experience
-ability to comfortably lift & carry 50+ lbs
-can repeatedly bend, kneel, squat & stand throughout the day
-adeptness at learning new skills
-exhibits attention to detail
-exercises strong listening, comprehension & communication skills
-accepts & implements constructive feedback
-respects & appreciates natural science & organic chemistry
-practices a favorable attitude & pragmatic outlook
-demonstrates flexibility, adaptability & open-mindedness
-reliable means of transportation to/from the farm (10 miles outside of myrtle creek)

if you think you fit the bill and you feel up for a challenge, please send an email to: [email protected]
-introduce yourself and tell us why you want to join our farm crew
-include a resume & relevant work experience
-list 3 character references with contact info

Address

Myrtle Creek, OR
97457

Website

http://linktr.ee/harbingerfarm

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