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Y FIELD FRESH & LOCAL VEGETABLES Our organic salad greens & vegetables are grown on our local family-owned & operated farms, Lakeside Organic Gardens Local | Healthy | Fresh Seafood | Steak Gluten-Free & Vegetarian Available 1970FreedomBlvd.,FreedomCA95019 831-722-8052 • www.californiagrillrestaurant.com QUALITY ORGANICS ACROSS THE FIELD Here at Lakeside Organic Gardens, we specialize in year-round quality organic vegetables. Our owner/ grower, Dick Peixoto, walks his fields daily to guar ant ee our 45+ it ems ar e h eld to a h igh st andar d. Watsonville, CA www.lakesideorganic.com/local FOR US, IT'S SECOND NATURE 2014 BUSINESS OFTHEYEAR LookforLakesideOrganicGardensproducenearyou! Harvestedfreshdailyfromourfamily-owned&operatedfarmsatLakeside Organic Gardens and delivered direct to your favorite local market or restaurant The Food Bin O w n e d & O p e ra t e d b y t h e P e i x o to F a m i l y o f L a k e s i d e O r g a n i c G a rd e n s. Located in Freedom California Sunnyside Produce akesideorganic.com/local NEWLY REMODELLED LakesideOrganicGardens TheTimeforGrowth Inthesummerof2014,LakesideOrganicGardenspurchasednearly200acresoffarmland in the Pajaro Valley in an effort to preserve fertile farmlands that were being targeted for the development of "big box stores." Owner Dick Peixoto, who is outspoken about the threat to our farmland, is committed to a three year transition to convert and certify the land for organic growing. "It 's a g ood mo ve fo r u s a s a co mpa ny and a g ood mo ve fo r t he (P aj ar o) Va lle y t o h av e t ha t buffer to stop development from jumping out onto agricultural land," Peixoto said. "We'll keep it in farming. We have no interest in developing it." In addition to increasing the farmland acreage, Peixoto has plans to expand their operation. "We purchased property to build a new cooling and shipping facility, office buildings and warehouses in our hometown, Watsonville," he said. In addition to running Lakeside Organic Gardens, Peixoto and his daughter, Ashley, opened the California Grill of the Pajaro Valley Restaurant in 2012. Located at the Freedom Cen- tre in Freedom, CA, the eatery has become very popular, serving freshly prepared organic vegetables. What also makes the establishment unique is the fact this this is a rare situation in which the farmer opens the restaurant. "Besides, of course, all of our produce, we feature local fish, mea ts, specialty items and des- serts. In fact, we just started serving Mary's all-natural, free-range chicken, and that's been a big hit," said Alyssa Green, assistant manager at the California Grill. "In a big way, local agriculture is what we're about," said Green. "Our goal at the restaurant is to support local community by bringing healthy local items to the tables of our diners. We've built a small community of our own here." By popular demand, the California Grill recently began a Happy Hour from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. "We showcase local wines and locally-sourced appetizers such as Lakeside Organic Gardens veggie dippers & Castroville artichokes," said owner Ashley Peixoto. California Grill of the Pajaro Valley Restaurant is located at 1970 A Freedom Blvd, Freedom, CA 95019. Phone (831) 722-8052. BySusanPascal | | SANTACRUZSENTINEL.COM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 2 D