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Meet Lee Carter

Lee Carter came to Earthbound Farm by way of walking. Literally, Lee used to “walk the fields” for one of Earthbound’s farmers. In the farm business, this means scouting for pests and weeds to help growers find organic solutions to keep their crops healthy. Today, Lee farms more than 15,000 acres for Earthbound in and around Hollister, California.

“I like the challenge of organic,” Lee says.

Lee has farming in his blood and grew up near King City, Calif., a traditionally agriculture-heavy community in the Salinas Valley. Lee says, “My parents were cattle ranchers, but we had lots of friends in produce production.”

Even so, it was not until about 12 years ago when he began scouting fields, that Lee became familiar with organic production. Today, Lee grows high density crops for Earthbound Farm, including spinach, baby leaf, Swiss chard, mizuna, baby kale, and multi-leaf, as well as celery, broccoli, romaine, and radicchio.

Side note, Lee is a sucker for how “beautiful radicchio is just sitting in the field,” its purple and white leaves bunched up in cabbage-like clusters.

So, what does an average day look like for Lee? Overseeing 45 employees on multiple plots of land means lots of driving around. It also means he has cultivated a great team whom he completely trusts. Lee says of his farms, “Between planting, cultivating, harvesting, you name it, it’s a busy place!”

And Lee wants to let you in this secret: his farm parcels are very clean and organized. He works hard to keep his fields weed free. “We hand weed everything,” he proudly proclaims.

For Lee, besides enjoying the challenge of growing, organic is important to him for his future and the future of the next generation. “I want to do my part in protecting the environment,” says Lee.

While Lee currently does not have any children, when he does decide to raise a family, “I definitely hope they decide to pursue a career in agriculture,” he says. In the last seven years as an Earthbound Farms Grower, Lee has found his home in organic, with no sign of turning back.

 

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File this one under 📁“Something Quick, Fun, a File this one under 📁“Something Quick, Fun, and Tasty for Your Caesar Salad Kit.” Not quite a recipe, but a bit more than a serving suggestion, this burrito style wrap will gussy up your lunch game any day of the week: 
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Earthbound Farm Organic Caesar Salad Kit
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 cup sliced tomatoes
1 large avocado, sliced
4 large flour tortillas
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In a large bowl, toss together all the ingredients in the Earthbound Farm Organic Caesar salad kit. Divide the chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and salad between the tortillas.
Roll up like a burrito. Cut in half and enjoy!
On this #SaladSunday we're offering up a little nu On this #SaladSunday we're offering up a little nutritious backstory on some of your favorite flavorful organic salad or salad dressing ingredients. 🥗 Could you put all of these in a single salad? Hmmmmmm 😋
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Giveaway ends at 11:59pm PST on February 21st. Open to US residents 18+ only. Not sponsored by Instagram. GOOD LUCK!! Grab the recipe at the link in bio! 💚
Happy Valentine's Day! Today, and every day, we gi Happy Valentine's Day! Today, and every day, we give you our hearts. Figuratively, because we appreciate every last one of you who supports organic farming and all that means.  And literally, as we harvest and send you our sweet and crisp romaine hearts -- one of our most popular organic veggies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf
The sweetness of beets and the silkiness of cooked The sweetness of beets and the silkiness of cooked organic cauliflower make this extraordinary soup a palate pleaser. Dotting this luscious soup with easy-to-make creme fraiche hearts will bring at least a little smile to their lips❣️Recipe linked in our profile.
There are so many ways to make delicious veggies, There are so many ways to make delicious veggies, but roasting has got to be the simplest. High heat (425 degrees) brings out a satisfying sweetness and depth of flavor in any vegetable. Whether you're making a whole sheet pan meal or just roasting up a side of veggies, here's a simple guide to making veggies everyone will crave. 
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1. Cut veggies into similar sizes so they roast evenly, or use our convenient prewashed, pre-cut recipe-ready veggies. 
2. If you have some, line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easiest cleanup.
3. Spread veggies in pan in a single layer.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and toss. 
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Don't hesitate to add your favorite dried herb, like rosemary, thyme, or marjoram. 
6. Roast in pre-heated oven until soft when pricked with a fork.
Today's the big day...yep...you guessed it, it's S Today's the big day...yep...you guessed it, it's Super #SaladSunday! 😏 Super EASY that is! Whipping up this Chinese Chicken Salad is a breeze, just buy a whole rotisserie chicken at your supermarket to keep things simple. You can use this salad recipe as a base and add any number of other vegetables, like sliced radishes, crisp cucumbers or jicama, and/or orange or tangerine sections. Link in bio for the recipe plus a tasty Ginger Scallion Dressing!
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If your answer is B or C, and you think Buffalo everything is fine but, c'mon, we need something to complement that delicacy...why not snag one of our all-organic veg trays and whip up one or more of these tasty, craveable dips by @vegetarianventures? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Grab the recipes for Buffalo Blue Cheese Artichoke Dip, Spicy White Bean Romesco Dip and Smoked Gouda Pimento Dip at the link in bio.
Can't you just smell the fragrance wafting through Can't you just smell the fragrance wafting through the air around this field? When you stand hip-deep in a lush field of organically grown celery, you know why celery is considered an essential aromatic and one of three key ingredients in mirepoix -- that blend of chopped onions, carrots, and celery that adds a depth of flavor to stocks, sauces, soups, and other foods. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's your favorite use of organic celery?
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