Paul Schied with Ocean Mist Farms

OCEAN MIST FARMS
BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Paul grew up in the Oxnard area, which is near a lot of produce growing operations. His father was raised on a farm in the Midwest, and based on his experience, gave Paul a strong appreciation and passion for farming. Paul attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and earned a degree in crop science.  Shortly after, Paul began to work for Ocean Mist Farms. and has been there ever since. Headquartered in Castroville, California, Ocean Mist Farms is farming year-round in three ideal California growing regions: Castroville, Oxnard and Coachella each area is known for fertile ground and productive microclimates. Brussels sprouts are grown year round in California. California provides the perfect growing conditions for these delicious, bite-size gems.  Brussels sprouts plants grow two to three feet tall with stalks that produce 20 to 40 bulbs each. Our expert harvesters hand “pick” each sprout from their tall stalks which are then sorted by size on our state-of-the-art harvesting equipment.