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MEET LARRY SANTOS

Meet Larry Santos. He can talk a blue streak when it comes to organic farming and has the official best moustache of any farmer in the Salinas Valley. Larry Santos has been part of our Earthbound Farm family for nearly 20 years and his agricultural roots go even deeper. Larry grew up on the Cauley Ranch in California’s Salinas Valley. And today, he manages that very same farm for Earthbound.

A native of South Monterey County, Larry says, “Growing up, my dad was a grower contact, which is a person who orchestrates farming contracts. I used to ride around in his pick-up truck and see him do his work. Agriculture is what I know.”

By the time he was 14 years-old, Larry was in the business himself, working for local farmers in the summers. “I was moving sprinkler pipe and bailing hay. They really put me through the wringer.”

When it came time to go to college, Larry realized agriculture was his true calling, and he has focused on growing the best possible produce and caring for the land ever since.

“It was 1995. Hardly anyone knew about organic,” says Larry of his choice to grow organically. He was working on a piece of land in the Salinas Valley that had not been farmed for 15 years. He encouraged his boss to give this “new, experimental” growing method a try.

“So we gave it a go, and I really got addicted. It is really hard to make an organic field look good. It takes years to learn. And we struggled, but we figured it out.”

From that moment on, Larry was hooked. His farm was transitioned to certified organic by 1998, and what started as 200 acres is now 600 acres on that piece of property today.

 

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“The storms have certainly rocked our ranches pr “The storms have certainly rocked our ranches pretty hard,” says John McKeon, our Director of Organic Integrity & Compliance. 🌧️ ​​​​​​​​
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In California and all over the West Coast, farmers and residents have been dealing with damaging rain, tides, and winds. John McKeon and our Earthbound Farm farmers are hoping the cover crop planted in the fall has protected the soil.​​​​​​​​
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Organic ways of farming (like planting cover crops and never using harmful pesticides) nourish the soil so that it can regain its structure, nutrient-richness, drainage abilities, and ability to support healthy plants.
💝 Want to make the most creative Valentine’s 💝 Want to make the most creative Valentine’s Day dish around? This beautiful magenta Cauliflower Beet Dip is perfect on crusty bread, crackers, veggies, and even atop salads.
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And yep, it’s gluten-free, vegan, paleo, Whole30-friendly.
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💝 You’ll need:
3 cups (one packet) Earthbound Farm Organic Cauliflower florets, steamed
4 small or 2 large red beets
3 cloves garlic
⅓ cup organic EVOO
¼ cup tahini 
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnishes of your choice: edible flowers, cilantro, more EVOO, sesame seeds, etc.
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💝 To make it:
-Wrap beets and garlic in foil, then roast at 425ºF for 45 – 60 minutes (until tender) soft. Allow to cool, then remove skins.
-Blend steamed cauliflower, beets, garlic, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice (not zest!), and cumin in food processor until smooth
-Add salt and pepper to taste.
-Garnish with your favorite additions!
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#cauliflower #tahini #beets #earthboundfarm #organicfood #healthyrecipes #diprecipe #easyrecipe #Whole30 #snackrecipe #10minuterecipe #quickandeasyrecipes #appetizerrecipes #easyappetizers #crudite #paleo #fingerfood #lunchtime #lunchideas #eatyourveggies #vegan
Pairing vegetables with in-season citrus is the wi Pairing vegetables with in-season citrus is the wintertime hack we all need 🍊We love adding oranges to dressing, like this Orange Tahini Dressing on our organic Spring Mix. 
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🍊 Dressing Ingredients
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
a generous splash of apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
a pinch of black pepper or cayenne (depending on whether you want a little kick 🔥)
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Shake until it moves like a thick, warm honey 🍯
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🌱 Salad Ingredients:
Earthbound Farm Organic Spring Mix
Avocado
Cucumber
Sesame Cashews
Edible flower garnish (we used mustard flowers from the garden) 🌼
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#citrus #seasonalfruit #orange #eatyourveggies #earthboundfarm #organicfood #saladideas #healthylife #healthyrecipes #tahinidressing #tahini #dressingrecipe #easyrecipe #springmix #saladideas #simplesalad #easysalad
Rich in Vitamin A and C, our 50/50 blend is a perf Rich in Vitamin A and C, our 50/50 blend is a perfect addition to your fridge to help fight flu season. Add handfuls of greens to smoothies and frittatas, or just stare at them, like Farmer Stan Pura is doing 🙃
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Just because spring is 60 days away doesn't mean y Just because spring is 60 days away doesn't mean you can't break out the ☀️Spring Mix ☀️ right now!
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🥬 We're talking: a nutrient-packed ensemble of always-organic, washed-and-ready green and red leaf lettuces, baby butter lettuce, kale, frisée, and lots more. YUM!
"Our work here doesn't stop in one season. It take "Our work here doesn't stop in one season. It takes generations." — Nancy Armenta, organic seed breeder
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So much work, love, and wisdom goes into growing the organic produce that makes its way to your table.
So many reasons to love these lil’ florets. 🥦 So many reasons to love these lil’ florets. 🥦🫶 
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#earthboundfarm #foodfacts #eatyourvegetables #immuneboost #organicvegetables #veggiebenefits #chooseorganic #organicfood #broccoli
The veggie-smashing trend is back again, this time The veggie-smashing trend is back again, this time with a simple, nutrient-packed, and delicious Smashed Broccoli recipe from @lazycookingdays.
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Smashed Broccoli 🥦💥Method:
🥦Grab a bunch of broccoli heads and chop into smaller pieces (or simplify this step with @earthboundfarm’s recipe-ready pre-cut and washed broccoli florets)
⏲Boil for 3 minutes
💥Smash into flat pieces (a mason jar base works well)
✨Drizzle olive oil all over and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes
🔥Roast in oven at 425 F for 30-40 minutes until crispy and browned
😊️Enjoy!
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#broccoli #smashedbroccoli #broccolirecipes #vegetables #vegetarianrecipes #plantbasedrecipes #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes #dinnerrecipes #lazycooking #earthboundfarm #eatyourvegetables #smashedvegetables
2023 fridge goals. Which one are you picking up fi 2023 fridge goals. Which one are you picking up first? 🥦🥗🥬
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#resolutions #eathealthy #eatgreen #eatorganic #goorganic #earthboundfarm #eatyourveggies #shelfie #eatyourgreens #organicsalad #organic #saladdays
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