It’s peak summer here at the farm and we’re taking you on a tasting tour through the fields to show you what makes our baby greens program so special.We’re a nonprofit teaching farm uniting food, farming, and community. With 600+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, and flowers, our mission is to train the next generation of farmers and feed our community with fresh, nutritious food.In this episode, we'll be sharingwhat baby greens are, why they matter, and even how to grow them at home.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more farm insights, recipes, and behind-the-scenes stories. What’s your favorite summer harvest? Let us know below!⸻⏱️ Chapter Markers0:00 – Welcome to our high-summer tasting tour 🌞0:35 – What are baby greens?1:15 – Meet our Spicy Salad mix (mustards + Asian greens)2:00 – The 80-20 rule for growing success2:45 – Keeping greens coming strong into December4:10 – How to grow baby greens at home (20–28 days!)5:30 – Microgreens vs. Baby Greens vs. Cutting Greens7:05 – Making a “Mouth Salad” with Tat Soi + Ruby Streaks + Red Russian Kale8:15 – What isn’t salad? With Julia Sherman (Salad for President)9:30 – Foraging for Purslane 🌿11:10 – The perfection of fresh arugula + lemon + olive oil12:20 – Farm-fresh flavor: enhancing, not covering13:10 – The secret of “Adult Spicy” greens for fine dining15:00 – A labor of love: our dedicated 24-person farm crew16:30 – Inside the Amber Waves Apprenticeship Program17:35 – “Playoff Season” on the farm: peak summer bounty19:00 – Shout-out to our amazing crew 💚20:15 – Farming on preserved silt loam soils + women in agriculture20:50 – Closing thoughts: thank your farmer, and grow food!⸻🌾 Learn More & Get Involved📍 Visit us: 367 Main Street, Amagansett, NY or 64 Park Place, East Hampton👩‍🌾 Apply for our Farm Apprenticeship Program📬 Stay in the loop: Sign Up For Updates💚 Support our mission: Explore Ways to Give⸻Hashtags#AmberWavesFarm #BabyGreens #FarmCast #SummerHarvest #FarmToTable #CSAFarm #EatLocal #NonprofitFarm #WomenInAg #SustainableFarming #FarmFresh

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