Son john, run one of the most successful farms in the salinas valley. It all started back in the early 1900s, when andys dad and uncle emigrated from sicily and went through ellis island. They were both teenagers and spoke barely any english, but they had a dream for something better. This is the American Dream where people see opportunity. I dont know how my grandfather was living there, could scrape up enough money to put 2 kids on a boat to the United States and probably inowing theyd never see them again. But they knew there was no opportunity there where they lived. And i think thats what the United States is all about. The 2 brothers started their operation in new york, but then moved out west to beain growing fruits and vegetables. And in 1927, steven tbademarked the name andy boy in honor of his son. The Company Became the first ever brand of fresh vegetables in the United States and has been recognized for more than 80 years now as a leading brand in the business. Today, the f
Anyway . Andy boys my father, andy darrigo, hes the face on the label and a lot of people ask, is there an andy boy and i say, yes, there is. Who is this . Yep. Its me. Oh. Ha ha. You see, when folks around here say andy darrigo is the face of andy boy produce, they mean it, literally. Now 86 years young, he, along with his daughter margaret and son john, run one of the most successful farms in the salinas valley. It all started back in the early 1900s, when andys dad and uncle emigrated from sicily and went through ellis island. They were both teenagers and spoke barely any english, but they had a dream for something better. This is the American Dream where people see opportunity. I dont know how my grandfather was living there, could scrape up enough money to put 2 kids on a boat to the United States and probably inowing theyd never see them again. But they knew there was no opportunity there where they lived. And i think thats what the United States is all about. The 2 brothers star
Welcome to california country. Im your host, tracy sellers. Our first story today involves a family that has taken the lessons of the past to ensure success today and in the future as well. Take a walk through your average produce aisle these days and there are more choices than ever, but one farm has a very eyecatching Marketing Strategy to entice you. And it all has to do with the bright picture of a lile boy named andy. But have you ever stopped to wonder, who is this andy boy guy anyway . Andy boys my father, andy darrigo, hes the face on the label and a lot of people ask, is there an andy boy and i say, yes, there is. Who is this . Yep. Its me. Oh. Ha ha. You see, when folks around here say andy darrigo is the face of andy boy produce, they mean it, literally. Now 86 years young, he, along with his daughter margaret and son john, run one of the most successful farms in the salinas valley. It all started back in the early 1900s, when andys dad and uncle emigrated from sicily and we
And probably inowing theyd never see them again. But they knew there was no opportunity there where they lived. And i think thats what the United States is all about. The 2 brothers started their operation in new york, but then moved out west to beain growing fruits and vegetables. And in 1927, steven tbademarked the name andy boy in honor of his son. The Company Became the first ever brand of fresh vegetables in the United States and has been recognized for more than 80 years now as a leading brand in the business. Today, the farm is feeding the ntion by harvesting more than 30,000 acres of fresh vegetables all packed under the andy boy brand. And while they farm a wide variety of produce, some of their biggest sellers as of late are romaine hearts, broccoli rob, and a big hit among culinary professionals, fennel. This is the field of fennel. And youll notice its got a nice white bulb and a beautiful fern. And, really, all the plants useable in cooking. Cooking with it is one thing, b
Shepsog is a table cheese. You can shave it over grilled asparagus, but I d suggest making it the centerpiece of your cheese board. It pairs well with honey, toasted nuts,