California provides 80 percent of all leafy greens in the U.S., which is fitting for San Miguel Produce, which states it lives, works and breathes leafy greens.

In the heart of Ventura County, San Miguel Produce’s farming operation grows a variety of washed, bagged and ready-to-eat greens.

In this episode of “America’s Heartland,” we learn more about San Miguel Produce’s operations and what this farm family is doing to meet the increasing consumer demand for washed and bagged greens.

“I think the most exciting this is we get to promote fresh produce, which is good for you. You know, it’s not processed food, […] almost everything we promote as an industry has some sort of health benefit. And I think that’s exciting because we’re helping improve public health in America by promoting these products,” said Garrett Nishimori, General Manager and fourth generation farmer.

You can watch the episode here.

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