Posts by Lori Bigras

Lori Bigras

Lori Bigras

Having spent the majority of my career in agriculture and fresh produce, I’m continually fascinated by learning – and seeing – how produce is grown and harvested. And knowing what it takes to get a product developed, grown, harvested, packaged, shipped, and delivered to retailers and foodservice operators nationwide. Working for industry-leading companies, like Ocean Mist Farms, gives me an opportunity to be a conduit to the consumer to share these best practices.

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Purple Artichoke Season is Here!

Aaahhh purple. The color of royalty. Of nobility, power and ambition. And also the color of our highly sought-after, relatively rare and always seasonal purple artichokes. These beauties are coveted by retailers, foodservice operators and consumers …

Reflections of 2023

Little offers a more obvious opportunity for a clean slate than the flip of a calendar page into a fresh, shiny new year. The chance to reflect on the past while contemplating the future simultaneously. In …

An Essay: The Smell Of Ag

I can smell it. As I’m driving down highway 1, heading south through Moss Landing and into Castroville, there is it. That smell. The same smell that wafts through the fertile Salinas Valley with ag fields …

Festive Fall Recipes

Soup season is officially upon us; for some people more than others where their local temps are already dropping below freezing at night and days are getting crisper and cooler. The smell of fireplaces and wood …

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The Art of Growing Artichokes

A huge portion of Ocean Mist Farms’ Northern California growing region resides in the fertile fields of Castroville – The Artichoke Center of the World – and nestled in the rich Salinas Valley. Here we grow …

BBQ Season is Here!

It’s that time of the year once again – regardless of where you live across the country – grilling season is officially here for the summer. And we wanted to share some of our BBQ favorites …