🚨 CENTRAL COAST 🚨 You asked, we listened! We are excited to announce that Babé Farms gourmet vegetables are now available for purchase at California Fresh Markets (Pismo Beach & San Luis Obispo) and El Rancho Market (Solvang).

This past weekend we kicked things off with a Parking Lot Produce sale event and were overwhelmed by the response we received from our local community. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support us. We are thrilled for this opportunity to have our specialty vegetables available to all of the amazing Central Coast locals who have waited so patiently for this!
NEW VIDEO ALERT!
From management, to production, to food safety, there is so much daily activity that takes place at Babé Farms. Take an inside look at what a typical day looks like through the lenses of some of our longtime employees!
"A Day in the Life at Babé Farms"
Featuring: Jeff Lundberg (CEO), Bertha Rodriguez (Lead Supervisor), and Ron Labastida (Director of Food Safety)
SAVE THE DATE!

On Saturday September 18th, Babé Farms will be opening its gates to the public for Santa Barbara County Farm Day! From 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, we welcome guests to stop by our production office for a "Farmers Market" style set-up, displaying our brightest specialty vegetables.

Staff will be on hand to share the Babé Farms story, discuss our farming operation, specialty vegetables and answer questions. Attendees will be able to select a small assortment of vegetables to take home, get an up close look at farming equipment and machinery, and participate in other fun activities (cornhole competition, anyone?!).

In addition, there will be a special appearance from Kelly Barretto with Amazing Grazing who will demonstrate how to create your very own crudité board at home. We hope to see you there! 
Custom Babé Farms cornhole boards made by Sal Curiel, husband of Candice Curiel (Babé Farms Accounting)
Kelly Barretto with Amazing Grazing
NEW MERCH!

For the first time ever, Babé Farms will be selling limited edition hats! Join us on Farm Day for an opportunity to purchase your very own Babé Farms branded hat. Supplies are limited so be sure to arrive early! Check out the different hat styles below, modeled by our team.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES

To help promote Farm Day, we recently filmed a video with SEEAG detailing everything you can expect to see when you visit the Babé Farms location. Be sure to follow us on our social media accounts (links below) to make sure you see this video when it's posted. You won't want to miss it!
Baby Squash Season in Full Swing

Our local baby squash season is still going strong in the Los Alamos Valley! Each baby squash is hand picked for ideal quality and sizing. Baby zucchini, yellow and green summer are all available now and in good supply. Grill, roast, or sauté these babies for a delicious side dish, small plate, or appetizer! Contact your sales rep to order ☀️
Bountiful Baby Fennel Available Now!
Perfect for plating, baby fennel is a bit larger than the size of your thumb, with that familiar licorice flavor and aroma reminiscent of full-size fennel. It pairs well with grilled or braised meats, creamy gratins and soups, and adds class to any plate or crudités platter!
BEST IN SEASON NOW!
Our beautiful summer weather has positioned us with bountiful supplies of the following:

  • Beets, Baby - All Varieties (2 dz.) - Good Availability!
  • Carrots, Baby All Colors - Good Availability!
  • Carrots, Large Mixed (25 lb. Sack) - Good Availability!
  • Celery Root (1 dz.) - Good Availability!
  • Fennel, Baby (2 dz.) - Great Availability!
  • Fennel, Large (1 & 2 dz.) - Great Availability!
  • Kale, Green & Lacinato Org. (2 dz.) - Good Availability!
  • Kohlrabi, Med. Green (1 dz. & 30 lb.) - Great Availability
  • Lettuce, Baby Head (2 lb.) - Good Availability!
  • Radish, Easter Egg - Great Availability!
  • Radish, French Breakfast - Great Availability!
  • Radish, Purple Ninja - Great Availability!
  • Radish, Watermelon (10 & 25 lb.) - Great Availability!
  • Romanesco, Lg. (12 & 16 ct.) - Great Availability!
  • Squash, Baby - All varieties (5 & 10 lb.) - Good Availability!
  • Turnips, Tokyo (2 dz.) - Great Availability!
Limited Items

  • Bok Choy, Baby
  • Chervil
  • Frisée, Baby & Blonde
  • Lettuce, Little Gem
  • Lettuce, Lollo Rossa
  • Radish, Icicle
Orange and Pastis Braised Baby Fennel
via Tartelette

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches baby fennel or 2 medium bulbs fennel (fronds discarded - keep them for salads!)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • zest of one orange
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Pastis (or equivalent in water + 2 star anise)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut the baby fennels in half lengthwise. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan (I like to use cast iron as much as possible) set over medium high heat and sautee the baby fennels until they start to get golden. Add the orange juice, orange zest, Pastis and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the baby fennel is fork tender, 40 minutes to an hour. Uncover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the liquids reduce to a syrup and coat the fennel completely. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Babé Farms recently launched a digital catalogue where anyone can view our entire product line. We feel this will help our customers to better familiarize themselves with our products, pack sizes, etc. Check out the most recent catalogue below!
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
At Babé Farms we feel strongly about being good stewards of the land. We are 100% committed to implementing practices that preserve our natural resources, as well as producing safe, fresh produce for our end users.
Babe Farms Specialties, Inc. 
1205 West Craig Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93456