- Lettuce seedlings on the left and a tank of fish emulsion fertilizer straight ahead
- Creating and using compost from their crop residue is one way Givens Farms practices sustainability
- Ryan Kent and Lauren Danson listening to Givens’ employee Dana explain their growing techniques
- Notice how the squash varieties are identified by their different color foliages
- 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!