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- Lettuce seedlings on the left and a tank of fish emulsion fertilizer straight ahead
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- Creating and using compost from their crop residue is one way Givens Farms practices sustainability
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- Ryan Kent and Lauren Danson listening to Givens’ employee Dana explain their growing techniques
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- Notice how the squash varieties are identified by their different color foliages
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- Dana showing Ryan how the Hydrocooler prepares greens for shipping by submerging them in cold water
Givens Farms is a local organic farm located in Goleta, California. During our visit we were able to learn about sustainable agriculture and the nuances of marketing organic produce. It was a ton of fun!