For nearly 10 years, Branch Mill Organics, located in Arroyo Grande, has been farming 10 acres of organic fresh fruits and vegetables.
The farm sells a wide variety of wonderful food such as
kabocha, a winter squash commonly found in Mexican and Asian cuisine,
butternut squash,
lemons,
organic eggs,
and green garlic.
Other products include:
kiwi & mint jam,
kiwi & lavender jam,
berry jam with rose geranium leaves,
savory tomato jam,
lemon & orange marmalade made by Ruth's father,
sweet & tart lemon curd made with eggs from chickens from the farm,
homemade lemon pepper,
marinara sauce,
salsa,
preserves,
canned goods,
Italian anti-pasta
pickled vegetables such as cauliflower with turmeric and fennel with oranges,
and herbal hand sanitizer.
The kabocha is currently sold based on size. A small kabocha is $2, medium, $3, or $5 for 2.
If you are interested in the prices of the other products, contact Ruth by email at info@branchmillorganics.com, by phone at (805) 481.9205, or on Facebook @branchmillorganicsfarm.
During an interview with Ruth, she shared that she prepares soups for the homeless. She uses kabocha and combines that with pumpkin, coconut milk, lime, and garlic to make a pureed vegan soup. You can also use kabocha to make curry.
During a second interview with Ruth on May 1, 2020, she shared that her apricot and peach jams are gone, and has had to develop new recipes and experiment with new fruit combinations in order to keep her farm stand stocked. She also added that to make the lemon pepper, she hydrates the lemons in the hydrator and grinds it with pepper. It was definitely a popular item because it was gone within 4 hours, but she reassures us that she will have more soon!
During the novel coronavirus, Branch Mill Organics is doing its part to keep people social distancing while promoting people to maintain healthy and delicious eating. However, the coronavirus has affected her farm. Before the disease, jams, preserves, and sauces were slow-selling items; however, now, they are her most popular items due to their non-perishable state. To adapt to this change, the farm is producing more jams, sauces, and hand-sanitizer to keep up with the demand.
There are many ways for you to try this delicious food. It is best to pick up the produce from the farm. There are boxes available, which include vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage. Or, you can shop at the farmstand, open 24/7. In order to avoid physical contact, there is a money box with a slot.
Express your gratitude for businesses like Branch Mill Organics that are staying open by visiting them and purchasing items. Many people have some extra time during this shelter-in-place, so, while maintaining social distancing, why not pick up produce that you have never tried before and be creative? You might create a masterpiece. We will be updating this information again in three weeks so stay tuned.
Stay well,
Talia & Emily
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