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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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What's on your plate today to beat the post-holida What's on your plate today to beat the post-holiday blues? How about a fresh start with Roasted Broccoli and Avocado drizzled in Citrus Yogurt Dressing? 🥦🍊
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Spread broccoli on a baking sheet; roast for 20-25 mins until edges are crisp and browned. Toss halfway for even cooking.
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, blood orange zest, juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Spread citrusy yogurt dressing on a platter. Once cooled, arrange roasted broccoli, blood orange segments, and avocado slices on the dressing. Garnish with mint leaves. 
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Grab the full recipe at EarthboundFarm.com
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If you’re embracing #GreenFriday, we want to be If you’re embracing #GreenFriday, we want to be friends. 🌿Here are some ways to celebrate:
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1. Skip the shopping frenzy and connect with nature: walk, hike, bike, or paddle.
2. Dive into a captivating book that celebrates the beauty of our planet (suggestions in the comments)
3. Gift experiences: cook a healthy meal, go out for a meal, help around the house, or treat them to a movie.
4. Make a donation in a loved one’s name to a cause that matters to them.
5. Looking for a greener meal? Check out our recipes featuring fresh, delicious, and nutrient-dense organic greens.
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Grateful for our incredible Earthbound Farm team - Grateful for our incredible Earthbound Farm team - we recently celebrated with some of the team and their families at our @earthboundfarmstand. 
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Together, we cultivate not just fields but a sense of community and shared joy, and hope that we bring that to your table as well with our fresh and organic produce.
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Bringing greens to Thanksgiving, but need a dressi Bringing greens to Thanksgiving, but need a dressing? Swipe and save for an easy fix.👌
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As eaters and as organic farmers, we adore broccol As eaters and as organic farmers, we adore broccoli. And we need it. It’s a hero of our crop rotation program. 
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After we’re done harvesting the stalks, we let the remaining plant material decompose and it gets worked into the soil. Not only does that augment the organic matter in our soil, but as it decomposes, it smells just like decomposing broccoli smells in your refrigerator. You don’t like it and neither do the bugs.
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Who says cranberry sauce is only for turkeys? Brea Who says cranberry sauce is only for turkeys? Break the mold and whip up some cranberry dressing for a festive twist. Toss it into this kale and arugula salad, and voila—the perfect accompaniment to your holiday main. 
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Grab the full recipe at EarthboundFarm.com
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Ever wonder what the day in the life of an organic Ever wonder what the day in the life of an organic farmer looks like? Ride along with one of our farmers.
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This Thanksgiving, we've joined forces to craft a This Thanksgiving, we've joined forces to craft a sensational holiday salad that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Complement your festive feast with a glass of @bonterra Organic Chardonnay as you savor our @earthboundfarm Spinach, Beet, and Goat Cheese Salad.
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For the Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Zest and juice of 1 medium orange
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Whisk the dressing until it emulsifies and is well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness or acidity as desired by adding more honey or orange juice, if necessary. Full recipe at EarthboundFarm.com
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