
For more than 25 years, Lakeside Organic Farms has been quietly shaping what local, organic farming can look like when it’s done with intention, integrity, and a long-term view of the land. Founder Dick began farming at just 17 years old, following a conventional path influenced by his father’s work in the pesticide industry. For…

Santa Cruz, CA – March 15, 2025 – Staff of Life Natural Foods, a pioneer in natural foods and a locally owned business for over 55 years, has once again partnered with Smart Chicken to donate over 1000 pounds of high-quality chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County through the Smart Giving…

Special Heart Shaped Prime Rib for Valentine’s Day