Food safety and farming practices At Babé Farms we feel strongly about being good stewards of the land and are 100% committed to implementing practices that preserve our natural resources, as well as producing safe, fresh produce for our end-users. Now with over 300 acres in organic certification, many sustainable practices are now implemented in not only our organic crop but also with our conventional vegetables. Cover cropping is a standard practice, planting a variety of blends, the crop is plowed under to help build organic matter, provide nutrients and help curb weed pressure. Commercial fertilizers are no longer used in the organic program, continuing to use compost and other natural compounds has increased the quality of our soils for future plantings. Crop rotation with a variety of other vegetables also has been beneficial; it helps suppress disease in the field. With efficient means of irrigation, now we're able to reduce our water usage with the use of drip irrigation. Drip irrigation allows for better placement of water and fertigation. All irrigation water on Babé Farms ranches are tested monthly by a third party lab to ensure a safe water quality. Learn More About Our Sustainability Initiatives Babé Farms Food Safety Director, Luis Ramirez

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Baby Green Brussels Sprouts About the size of a queen olive, Baby Brussels Sprouts are one of the finest of the cool-weather vegetables. Cooked properly, Brussels sprouts have all the delicate sweetness of cabbage, but with a more complex vegetable flavor as well.

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Red Beets These bulk red beets are known for their signature earthy-sweet taste and nutritional benefits. Available in Medium, Large, and Jumbo sizes, the red beet tops are removed at the time of harvest. Jumbo 5-6 in. Large 3.5-4 in. medium 2.5-3 in.

Pink Rhône™ Little Gem Salad Our brand-new Pink Rhône™ Little Gem made its debut on the plate in this stunning, veg-forward salad featuring a variety of Babé Farms specialty vegetables: Blonde Frisée™, pickled Pink Ninja radish, roasted Baby Gold & Stripe Beets, Celery Root chips, atop a Baby Red Beet carpaccio. This masterpiece was then finished with a roasted Fennel vinaigrette, goat cheese, and edible flowers. Thank you to Kean McCabe of Earth and Oven for sharing his time and knowledge for this video. Give Earth and Oven a follow on Instagram here!

Green Little Gem A crisp, sweet and buttery combination of romaine and butter leaf lettuce all rolled into one petite head of lettuce. Excellent for grilling, wraps or for an open face salad with a creamy or vinaigrette dressing!

Tokyo Turnips Tokyo Turnips have a globe shape with white smooth skin and are tender, slightly sweet and taste like a cross between a radish and a turnip. Try these turnips raw in salads, thinly sliced on crudités plates or with crackers and cheese. You can also cook them in vegetable or miso soups, or steam or stir fry them. They are also delicious marinated or pickled in vinegar and salt. The greens also slightly spicy, tender and delicious and can be prepared just as other greens. Weight (Bunch): 15 -18 oz. Pieces/Bunch: 6 – 8 Diameter: 1.5” - 1.75” Weight: .63 - 1 oz. Color: White inside and on the outside Flavor: Juicy, mildly sweet with a hint of radish.

Baby Yellow Carrots Whether enjoyed raw, cooked, or pickled, baby yellow carrots stand out among the rest. With a mildly sweet flavor profile, these bright delights have a deep yellow pigment that promotes cardiovascular health and are available year-round. Weight (Bunch): 13-15 oz. Pieces/Bunch: 9 - 10 Length: 4” - 5.5” Weight: .75 - 1 oz. (1 carrot no top)

medium Red Kohlrabi Weight (Bunch): 30 –32 oz. Pieces/Bunch: 3 Diameter: 2” - 3” Weight: 6– 8 oz. (1 piece/no top) Color: Purple on the outside, White/light green on the inside. Flavor: Crisp, mildly sweet with hints of broccoli and radish. Availability: Year-round

BFI Harvesting offers year-round custom harvesting of row crop specialty vegetables in the Santa Maria Valley. BFI Harvesting, Inc. P.O. Box 6616 Santa Maria, CA 93456