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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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Meet Lee Carter, an Earthbound farmer who tends to Meet Lee Carter, an Earthbound farmer who tends to over 15,000 acres around Hollister, California. 
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“We hand weed everything,” Lee proudly proclaims.
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Farmers like Lee (and the 45 employees he works with) are behind every box and bag of Earthbound Farm organic goodness that makes its way to your table. 🥬
 
Lee grew up in King City, California, with parents who were cattle ranchers, and now he grows high density crops like spinach, mizuna, baby kale, celery, broccoli, and more for Earthbound Farm Organic — and for you! 🥳
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Learn more about Lee and his love for farming at our link in bio.
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#nofarmsnofood #organicfood #earthboundfarm #organicforlife #soilhealth #farmerlife #farmer #ranchlife #agriculture #organicagriculture #farmseason2023 #californiaagriculture #centralvalley #farmtotable
Boring salad?! NEVER! 🥭🍅🥬🥑🥒 Case in Boring salad?! NEVER! 🥭🍅🥬🥑🥒 Case in point: a recipe that’ll have you coming back for seconds (and thirds, and fifths...no judgment).
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With a perfect combo of sweet and savory flavors, we officially dub this beauty the Mango-avo Kale-antro Cuke-Halloumi Salad.
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Yeah, the name needs some work. But trust us, the taste will speak for itself.
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🥭 Ingredients:
4 oz Earthbound Farm Baby Kale, massaged
1½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 small cukes, sliced
1 mango, halved, pitted and grilled*
8 oz Halloumi, grilled
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
½ bunch cilantro, torn or chopped
Extra olive oil and lemon for the kale massage 🤪
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🥗The Simplest Lemon Vinaigrette:
1 lemon
⅛ cup olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Flaky salt, to taste
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🤩Steps:
Start warming up the grill. Slice the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and mango. Place the mango and halloumi on the grill. They should be on long enough to both heat them and to leave some gentle char marks. 
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Meanwhile, place the baby kale in a bowl, and add olive oil and lemon. Massage until wilted and tender. Then slice the avocado and halloumi. Assemble all ingredients, dress with the vinaigrette, and enjoy!
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#mango #SaladMonth #saladdressing #halloumi #halloumicheese #balsamic #saladideas #asaladforallseasons #saladlove  #plantbased #eatgreen #whatsforlunch #eatorganic #earthboundfarm #saladinspo #eattherainbow #lemonvinaigrette
🤩 Pardon the Salad Month interruption — Memor 🤩 Pardon the Salad Month interruption — Memorial Day weekend calls for BBQ, and today is National BBQ Day! But if you want to enjoy the day without the grill, grab the slow cooker instead. 
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We're turning these pork sliders into a full-on feast with our Broccoli Slaw as a topping.
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🥦🧅 Check out our super-easy, super-yummy recipe for the most mouthwatering Pork Sliders you’ve ever made, featuring crunchy slaw and saucy pickled onions.
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Tap the link in our bio to get the full recipe.
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#groworganic #eatyourgreens #eatorganic #flavorcombo #eattherainbow #whatsforlunch #lunchideas #broccolislaw #plantbased #eatyourgreens #barbecue #sliders #easydinner #nationalbbqday #bbqlovers #bbqlife
📣Let's celebrate #SaladMonth by putting those 📣Let's celebrate #SaladMonth by putting those DIY dressing skills to the test. 

🔖 Save for some tasty and easy ideas on how to whip up your own dressing at home.

The best ratio to start with is to use 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil, plus 2 seasonings. Get creative by adding flavors like microplaned ginger, nut and seed butters, spicy sriracha, and soy sauce into the mix.

What will you make? Get inspired and share your fave homemade recipes with us!
Give Mom something she’ll really love: a yummy o Give Mom something she’ll really love: a yummy organic lunch, full of crisp greens and homemade goodness. ​​​​​​​​​

*And* some fresh flowers from the Farm Stand to make the table even lovelier. 💚 Happy Mother's Day weekend!
🎒 📚 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 📚🎒Are you a teache 🎒 📚 GIVEAWAY CLOSED 📚🎒Are you a teacher? Or do you know an incredible teacher in your community? We're celebrating #TeacherAppreciationWeek by clearing the wish lists of 10 teachers (up to $100 each) and gifting a month’s supply of fresh organic greens as a thank you for everything you do!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*Giveaway ends 5/14/23 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Winners will be randomly selected via drawing and notified on Instagram by the official @earthboundfarm account only. Open to licensed teachers who are residents of the US, 18+ only. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is in no way associated with or endorsed by Instagram.
An organic farm feeds a whole ecosystem. 🐞
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What does “organic” really mean? For starters, no pesticides or fertilizers that can harm soil and wildlife.
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And for us, there’s more: the Earthbound organic promise means we consider the entire web of life around the field, from pollinators to people, to your plate. 💚
💜 Purple power 💜 
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What gives your red lettuce leaf its lovely color? Anthocyanins! 
Swipe to learn more about them.
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#SaladMonth #anthocyanins #eattherainbow #purplefood #antioxidants #foodscience #nutritionscience #organicfood #eatorganic
☀️ If we start making pasta salads now, will s ☀️ If we start making pasta salads now, will summer come sooner!? ☀️
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For this one, we added fragrant basil, Kalamata olives, tangy tomatoes, and a champagne vinaigrette to pump up the YUM factor.
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Ingredients:
3 oz Earthbound Farm Baby Arugula
2 cups bowtie pasta (don’t forget to salt the water!)
1/3 cup fresh basil, torn
2 tbsp olive oil, more to taste
4 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 lemon
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1/3 cup feta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 Earthbound Farm Organic Green Onions, sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Tips:
☀️ Tear the basil in with the Baby Arugula for a rustic feel
☀️ Add a little olive oil and lemon to the Baby Arugula and basil, and squish with your hands to soften
☀️ Gently salt and oil the pasta before adding to the greens
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#pastasalad #healthylunch #whatsforlunch  #pastasaladrecipes #comfortfood #homemade #organiceats #earthboundfarm #pasta #pastasalad #easyrecipe #springrecipe #picnicfood #picnicrecipe
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