Summary

In this conversation, The partners of Local Leaf Farm share with Staci & Missy why they've pivoted to growing microgreens for their neighbors. Discover why microgreens pack 40x more nutrients, how they’re grown locally, and simple ways to add them to everyday meals for better health.

https://www.localleaffarm.com/

Takeaways

• 1. Microgreens Are Extremely Nutrient Dense
  • They contain up to 40x the nutrients of their mature vegetable counterparts.
  • Just 1–2 tablespoons of broccoli microgreens can equal the nutrients in 3–6 pounds of broccoli.
• 2. They’re Easy to Eat and Add to Anything
  • Use them on rice bowls, salads, soups, smoothies, toast, pesto, waffles, and more.
  • They enhance flavor and appearance without needing culinary skills.
• 3. Microgreens Grow Fast and Locally
  • Grown in ~10 days.
  • Ideal for urban environments and indoor farms like Local Leaf Farm.
  • Their farm is literally in a repurposed Chipotle building, emphasizing creative reuse.
• 4. Hydroponic Farming Eliminates Pesticides & Soil Limitations
  • They use a closed-loop hydroponic system with filtered, nutrient-fortified water.
  • No pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic chemicals.
  • Controlled environments help maximize light, nutrients, and quality.
• 5. A Call to Action: Choose Differently
  • You can’t choose whether to eat, but you can choose what you eat.
  • Look into where your food comes from, how long it traveled, and who grew it.

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