Resource Conservation

Ocean Mist Farms is committed to resource conservation and is currently engaged in several initiatives to protect our natural resources.

The Elkhorn Slough Restoration Project – Multifaceted project to restore wetlands and improve water quality entering the Monterey Bay. A strong collaboration is essential between researchers and growers for land acquisition and subsequent cooperation in management practices. Current data indicates remarkable reduction in Nitrate levels and other pollutants from runoff water. Click here to see Elkhorn Slough map.

Ocean Mist Farms was one of the driving forces behind the development and evaluation of the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) in the late '80s and early '90s. The CSIP project has since served as a model, locally and worldwide. CSIP was completed in 1998 as a system to distribute water for agricultural use in an effort to slow down seawater intrusion into fresh water aquifers underground.

Major contributor of high quality foods to all local food banks through the nonprofit Ag Against Hunger. Between 2002 and 2010, Ocean Mist Farms has donated more than 3.8 million pounds of fresh produce to local food banks through Ag Against Hunger. Learn how you can help.