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Employee Spotlight: Cristy Contreras

Employee Spotlight: Cristy Contreras

WHAT IS YOUR NAME AND POSITION? Cristy Contreras, Development Manager WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF YOUR WORK? Getting exposure for the farm with aligned funding partners. I keep saying that to know the farm is to love it, and I fully believe...

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Tiffany’s Story, Part II

Tiffany’s Story, Part II

Breakfast with Mrs. G When I pulled up on my bike to a brightly colored home surrounded by tall crotons and a few fruiting plants, I was greeted with a hug and kiss on the cheek by Mrs. G, who was excited to tell me about her Thanksgiving dinner with her family. I...

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Tiffany’s Story, Part I

Tiffany’s Story, Part I

As part of our “40 Chances” end of year giving campaign,  we'll be highlighting the work Tiffany Valle continues to do through our Neighborhood Produce Program. See her story below. The Friday after Thanksgiving, I hopped on my bike with the bag of produce and eggs...

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Employee Spotlight: Madison Narges

Employee Spotlight: Madison Narges

WHAT IS YOUR NAME AND POSITION? “My name is Madison Narges and I am the Administrative Coordinator for Small Places.” WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO JOIN THE FINCA TRES ROBLES TEAM? “The notion that larger community change starts with smaller place based movements felt...

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Employee highlight: Tiffany Valle

Employee highlight: Tiffany Valle

HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT SMALL PLACES/FINCA TRES ROBLES AND WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO JOIN? I learned about Finca Tres Robles through Instagram. Someone I follow shared a Finca post that was requesting resumes for a delivery driver position. I checked out Finca’s Instagram...

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SPOTLIGHT: ADRIANA HERRERA

SPOTLIGHT: ADRIANA HERRERA

What is your name and position?“My name is Adriana and I am the Marketing Coordinator for Finca Tres Robles.”Could you provide a brief introduction?“I am currently a junior at the University of Houston (recently transferred this semester) and majoring in marketing. I...

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Meet Tiffany Valle!

Meet Tiffany Valle!

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO WORK AT FINCA TRES ROBLES? “I wanted to help at Finca Tres Robles because I thought it would be a great way to help residents continue to get access to fresh, local produce while supporting urban farming.” WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MOST...

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Calabaza con Chimichurri

Calabaza con Chimichurri

Nutrición con CorazónSemana 4 de 6 16 de noviembre de 2021Calabaza con ChimichurriPuede hacer mucho con el butternut squash. Es una gran verdura de invierno. El chimichurri es una gran salsa que tiene un uso muy versátil. Puedes ponerlo encima de carne, verduras,...

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Recipe: Calabaza con Chimichurri

Recipe: Calabaza con Chimichurri

Programa de Nutrición con Corazón | Semana 4 de 6 por Cocinera Gina Lopez QUE HAY EN LA BOLSA Nuestra granja, Finca Tres Robles, no es un supermercado. No obtenemos frutas de México, China o Chile. Todo lo que recibe en esta caja proviene de la tierra en nuestros...

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SPOTLIGHT: JESS CARROLL

SPOTLIGHT: JESS CARROLL

When did you work at Finca? And what was/were your position(s)?“I worked at Finca from August 2019-December 2020, as first the farm assistant and then farm manager.”What are you doing now?“I am now the Program Assistant at Big River Farms - a farm incubator/farm...

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SPOTLIGHT: CATHERINE JANDA

SPOTLIGHT: CATHERINE JANDA

When did you work at Finca? And what was/were your position(s)?“Feb 2019-Dec 2020. I was a farmer, Director of Education, and then just helped part-time in the fields and with farm stands.”What are you doing now?“Teaching Health Fitness (PE) at Nottingham Elementary”A...

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SPOTLIGHT: MARY TRIMBLE

SPOTLIGHT: MARY TRIMBLE

What is your name and position? How long have you worked at Finca? “My name is Mary Trimble and I am the Operations Manager. I have worked at Finca for just over a year and a half. I started as a volunteer in May 2020.”What is a special memory or favorite event...

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SPOTLIGHT: TRAVIS WEDDLE

SPOTLIGHT: TRAVIS WEDDLE

What is your name and position? How long have you worked at Finca? “My name is Travis Weddle and I am the Production Manager. This is my 6th season with the farm, been here since July of 2020.”What is a special memory you have had on the farm?“I would say that my...

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SPOTLIGHT: ZAY GAMEZ

SPOTLIGHT: ZAY GAMEZ

When did you work at Finca? And what was/were your position(s)?“I worked at Finca from Feb 2017- Feb 2020. Started out as an apprentice (I had so much time to watch the Great British Baking Show) and then Production Manager only a couple months later, and for the rest...

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SPOTLIGHT: ALANAH LAWRASON

SPOTLIGHT: ALANAH LAWRASON

When did you work at Finca? And what was/were your position(s)?“2015-2017 started as an apprentice and then moved to assistant manager”What are you doing now?“Running my own veggie and flower farm on Whidbey Island in WA state. Just wrapping up year two. Foggy Hill...

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NOTES FROM THE FIELD: FALL CSA 2021 – WEEK 5

NOTES FROM THE FIELD: FALL CSA 2021 – WEEK 5

Season: Fall 2021Size: Full ShareWeek 5 of 12October 30th, 2021NOTES FROM THE FIELDCSA Family,When the weather starts to get a bit chilly, I immediately start craving soup. I hope you find the recipe below to be both delicious and nourishing!SPICY RED LENTIL SOUP WITH...

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Recetas de Cesar Cano

Nutrición con CorazónSemana 6 de 614 de septiembre de 2021Tostada de Aguacate con Hojas de CamoteSalteadasPreparación: 25 minutos / Porciones: 2Ingredientes:2 racimos de hojas de camote2 cebollas verdes1 diente de ajo2 chiles morrónAceite de cocinaSal al gusto½ oz de...

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: REINA WATANABE

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: REINA WATANABE

What made you want to volunteer at Finca Tres Robles?I found out about Finca while I was searching for a way to get involved while home from college for the summer. Once I learned how close Finca was, I knew I had to reach out. As an environmental science student,...

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Recetas de Cesar Cano

Recetas de Cesar Cano

Nutrición con CorazónSemana 3 de 63 de agosto de 2021Ensalada de Betabel Y LechugaPreparación: 30 minutos / Porciones: 4Ingredientes:2 cabezas de lechuga1 lb. de betabel hervido (instrucciones se encuentran abajo)2 chiles morrón1 bonche de cebollas verdes, solo la...

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