Blog
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Alma Backyard Farms Redefines Biodiversity in Compton and San Pedro
Some farms define themselves by terms like organic, sustainable or regenerative, but not Alma Backyard Farms, which community-minded co-founders Richard D. Garcia and Erika L. Cuellar started in 2013. The partners are “restorative justice and environmental stewardship” champions who have...
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Why You Should Make Eating Local Your Resolution This Year
Some choices transcend New Year’s resolutions. For people like Sunrise Organic Farms co-founder Andrew Gibson, growing and eating locally, with regard for the environment, is a lifestyle. “The #1 thing is to eat locally,” Gibson says, for so many reasons. ...
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This Week's Bounty: December 31st
Downtime is still in the distance for Sunrise Organic Farms partners Andrew Gibson, Jesus Salas, and son Jesus “Chuy” Salas. They’ve worked through the holidays and need to wait until February before reflecting on 2021 or looking forward to 2022....
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Balancing Tradition With Experimentation at the Holiday Dinner Table
Tradition is a powerful force when we gather to eat with family and friends for the holidays. For some people, the idea of serving anything other than mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts with their prime rib would practically be sacrilege....
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This Week's Bounty: December 10th
Rain finally started falling in Santa Barbara County and should continue next week, a welcome sight for farmers. Sunrise Organic Farms persists in planting crops like strawberries, radishes, beets, and an array of different lettuces and herbs. Steady accumulation will...
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California's Extended Tomato Season Continues
Sunrise Organic Farms emerged from Thanksgiving weekend facing cooler temperatures. “The weather’s turned and we’re seeing frost a lot of mornings and evenings,” co-founder Andrew Gibson says. “It’s basically turning into the heartier winter vegetable season from more delicate summer...
