Tam Adams

For generations, Emandal has been a cherished farm, camp, and gathering place on the banks of the Eel River. Currently under the stewardship of Tam Adams and her daughter Kashaya Adams, it is a working dairy farm with extensive flower gardens that produces a bounty of delicious jams and jellies. a hub for community, family, and connection with the land. They have created and nurtured memories for many many people through group camps, celebrations, kids’ camp, and school programs. Their jams and jellies are cherished by people far and wide, and their flowers brighten homes across Mendocino County.

In this episode, Lito and Casey visit Emandal to walk the land, marvel at its historic barn, and sit down with Tam for a heartfelt conversation about farming, flowers, family traditions, and what it means to be a keeper of the farm and to hold space for others to live with the land.