Events: History of company, anecdotes, tour of refrigerated storage units
Took away: Farming and the produce industry are very unpredictable, fickle operations. A lot of experience and hands-on training seem to really be the only way to successfully run a business.
Cool fact: Becoming a locavore is something everyone should strive to become. By buying locally grown (read: not necessarily organic, which, in CT, often means not local as organic is difficult for New England weather and therefore also means more $$), you are not only supporting the local economy and preservation of farmlands, but are reducing your carbon footprint, and, ultimately, getting a better quality product. The shorter distance that tomato needs to travel from farm to your plate, the more time it can spend on the vine getting delicious and the less chemicals it needs to be sprayed with. And by buying local, you keep your money local. Win-win-win.
Destination 2: Omar Coffee
Events: Sampling of coffee, tour of process from bagged green beans to roasting, testing, grinding, flavoring, and packaging.
Took away: Coffee roasting and grinding isn't very difficult; you just need the right equipment. I want to try roasting my own coffee someday...
Cool fact: After roasting, coffee gives off a good amount of CO2. If your bag of coffee is particularly round or inflated, that means it was packaged too soon. Also: Kona coffee is the only US-grown coffee. Buy US-made products and support Hawaii's economy at the same time! Did I mention it's also delicious? Again, win-win-win!
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