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Harvest of the Month
​April

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Rainbow Carrots

Let's learn all about
​Rainbow Carrots

  • Color: Rainbow carrots are like magical wands with colors that make you smile, from sunny yellows to deep purples and vibrant oranges! Eating them is like tasting a rainbow garden full of fun and delicious surprises!
  • Shape: Rainbow carrots come in all sorts of fun shapes, like long and skinny or short and chubby! Some even look like they have funny twists and turns, making snack time a colorful adventure!
  • Flavor: Rainbow carrots taste like a magical blend of sweetness and crunchiness, with each color bringing its own special flavor to the party! They're like a tasty rainbow in your mouth, making snack time extra fun and colorful!
  • Ripening: Did you know that Rainbow Carrots get their bright colors as they grow up, just like you do? First, they start as tiny seeds in the ground, then they soak up sunshine and water until they're ready to be picked and turned into yummy snacks! 🌈🥕
  • Harvest: Rainbow carrots change colors with the seasons, like magic! In spring and summer, they show off their vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows, while in fall and winter, they sparkle in deep purples and rich oranges.

Fun Fact: Did you know that rainbow carrots come in all sorts of cool colors like purple, yellow, and even red? They're like magical veggies from a fairy tale garden!

Featured Carrot Grower Grower:
​ Babe Farms in Santa Maria, CA


Let's Learn about Babe Farms

Let me tell you about Babé Farms, a special place where families work together to grow delicious veggies! Babé Farms was started by Judy Lundberg-Wafer, who still helps run things today alongside her son Jeff Lundberg. Jeff is the big boss, making sure everything on the farm is just right. Judy helps out too, as the Chairman of the Board. What's neat about Babé Farms is that it's like a big family. Many of the people who work there have been part of the team for over 20 years! From the fields to the offices, everyone at Babé Farms loves growing tasty veggies for people to enjoy. So next time you eat some fresh veggies, think of the amazing farm families like Babé Farms who make it all happen!
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Babe Farms is located in Santa Maria, CA which is in the Central Coast of California in northern Santa Barbara County


Contact Us

For more info on The FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program, contact Carol Stewart at [email protected]

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