Organic enterprise thrives in Mission Valley
Tom Pavlock moves electric fence every day to manage an intensive grazing system that improves the forage on Foothill Farm in the MIsson Valley. (Carolyn Hidy photos/Lake County Leader)
One of Julie Pavlock's angus/angus-cross herd thoroughly enjoys a loving all-over scratch.
An idyllic life growing up in belly-deep grass on Foothill Farm.
Julie Pavlock and her father, Tom, discuss what to plant next on a morning stroll through the garlic patch. Foothill farm grows five garlic varieties.
Julie Pavlock and her father, Tom, bring a sense of calm happiness to the daily farm labor.
A friendly, enthusiastic crew plants hundreds of heirloom tomato plants in a hoop-style greenhouse at Foothill Farm near St. Ignatius. From left, are Anna Schraufnagel (intern), Maude Pavlock, Halley Saul (intern), Julie Pavlock.
Fresh, locally grown food has long been popular throughout Mission Valley. Farmers markets flourish all summer with vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, baked goods, and even fresh meats and cheeses. Local butchers, and even some supermarkets, feature local foods...
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