J&P Organics

A long time ago Pablo leased five acres of land. Pablo and his family (Florencia-his wife, Juan (JP)-his eldest son, Maickey- his younger son, and Cristina-his daughter) grew and harvested raspberries and flowers. Unfortunately- a water pump that supplied the water to Pablo and was shared with other farmers broke. Nobody had the means to fix it and the dreams of Pablo and his family had to be put on pause.

Eventually Juan (JP) attended college at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) where he majored in Earth Systems and Science Policy with a concentration in Science and Social Justice. He learned the harmful effects of chemicals and pesticides on the environment, on health, and on people. Through internships and the things he learned he decided to take a course with Programa Educativo Para Pequeños Agricultores (PEPA) at the Agriculture and Land Based Training Association (ALBA) in Salinas with his father. Through that program they got the opportunity to learn about the benefits of growing organic veggies and fruits and they leased some land.

Now- JP delivers Community Supported Agriculture boxes, he delivers produce to restaurants, he delivers to super markets and he does some Farmers Markets.

It is really nice to come home after a days work and not smell like pesticides or chemicals. It is especially nice to work side by side with your family. It is super nice to know that we are helping the environment and the health of people. That is why we think that at J & P Organics we grow the friendliest produce.