RAD Juice has never drifted from the simple philosophy that shaped owner Jason Plough’s raw juice company from the start. “You could pay the farmer now or the pharmacist later,” Jason Plough said. The San Luis Obispo-based beverage business focuses on raw, cold-pressed juices made from organic fruits and vegetables, intentionally avoiding pasteurization, preservatives and […]
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Local baker delivers organic, fresh bread straight to campus — on his bike
Sam Denicola bakes up to 60 loaves a week and sells them to community members through his mobile shop, SLO Bread Bike.
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Cal Poly alumna builds holistic macramé business
Los Osos resident and Cal Poly psychology alumna Lindsay Altman never imagined the stray driftwood she collected from her local beach would spark a business idea, but in 2017, inspiration hit and did just that.
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My Mom’s granola finds success with local, Cal Poly ingredients
On Tuesdays, Farb’s Bakery is alive with music, clattering trays and granola as it undergoes various baking and production processes. Here, Heather Segal works the magic behind her San Luis Obispo-based gourmet food company, My Mom’s, with the help of her three employees, or “villagers,” as she calls them. “[Working for Segal] is something different. […]
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Farm to front door: LocalsOwn offers Farmers’ Market delivery
LocalsOwn delivers a bag of locally-grown produce straight from the San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market every Thursday.
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Cal Poly Food Day Celebration
Cal Poly celebrated national Food Day with a focus on sustainability to encourage students and faculty to eat locally.
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Real Food Cooperative still fighting for funding
The Real Food Cooperative has tried to become an IRA group since last year, finally achieved its goal on Monday.
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Cal Poly students work on experimental farming techniques
A Cal Poly physics professor facilitates senior projects at the Cal Poly Organic Farm.
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Healthy eating in the ‘happiest town’
With all of the different activities that college students are involved in, it is no surprise that many do not have the time or energy to cook healthy meals each and every night of the week.
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Are the health benefits worth the extra cost of organic food?
Is buying the organic option worth the extra money? When faced with a decision between two varieties of food, one costing less than the other, college students might be inclined to pick the cheaper option.