Farm Talk with Paul Ward

Interview with Rick Schroeder of Many Mansions

This week on FarmTalk Paul interviews Rick Schroeder, President of Many Mansions. With every sale, the Home & Ranch Team donates a portion of the sale to Many Mansions to support the local homeless and veteran community.

 

Since 1979, Many Mansions has provided hope and homes to people in need. Their mission is to break the cycle of poverty through quality housing, services, and education. They currently provide hundreds of families with safe, affordable rental housing in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As long as there is a need for affordable housing in the community they will seek ways to provide families a place to call home. Their residents include families with children, veterans, disabled individuals, and those who were homeless.

Contact Paul and his team at (805) 479-5004 or e-mail: paul@homeandranchteam.com

Interview with Patriot Advantage: Part 6

*In the final part of this 6 part series, listen as Paul explains his partnership with Many Mansions, a nonprofit that provides housing to homeless families in the area - including veterans specifically.*

On this week’s edition of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Mary Elaine and Brett Baker join Paul to discuss The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, a service Paul uses and finds extremely helpful with his business.

Mary Elaine and Brett are the founders of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, and they share the story of how they got started in the business, and what makes their virtual assistant company truly unique.

The Patriot Advantage can help with Business & Personal Administrative Services, Marketing Services, Lifestyle Concierge Services, Private Travel Management, Customer Support & Client Relationship Management. They also know that each person and business is unique, therefore all services are flexible and customized for you.

Tune in to learn more!

Signs you need the help of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants:

• You desire more time to pursue your passions, focus on your goals, or simply relax.

• You’re overwhelmed with your current workload but struggle with how and who to delegate tasks.

• You spend hours in your inbox and you’re missing important calls, emails, and follow-ups.

• You’re having trouble keeping organized, on task, and on-schedule.

A letter from Mary Elaine and Brett Baker:

Dear friend,

Our hope is that you are on this page not just to learn more about Patriot Advantage, but also and more importantly about who we are as individuals. We’re all familiar with the reality of modern life where the technology that makes us so interconnected also makes us feel isolated. Artificial intelligence is enabling machines to perform more and more complicated tasks, and consumers want goods and services at the speed of lightning, conveniences that come at a higher price than what’s on the tag.

We intended from the inception of PA to make sure we never let keeping up with this fast-spinning world take precedence over the importance of establishing close and valued relationships. To put it simply, we believe that values and people matter. We spend an average of a third of our lifetime working. Arguably, entrepreneurs spend more than that. Considering so much of our life is spent at work, we believe that time spent making personal connections will drive success – and give it meaning – every bit as much as getting the job done efficiently and well.

What we have achieved at PA, and strive to maintain, is an experience that combines the convenience of remote work with a culture that fosters empathy, respect, and a true investment in each other. Emotional intelligence, a true servant’s heart, and a genuine desire to see others succeed in life is something AI will never be able to touch.

What keeps us motivated each day are the stories of the relationships being built – stories of the hard work, skill, and attention that our team members give selflessly to make each entrepreneur feel cared for and valued in our hands, and stories of military spouses supporting their families and each other while investing in their entrepreneurs’ success.

We think matching people who know what it means to serve with people who know what it means to create doesn’t just make for better business, it makes for better lives. Will you join us on our journey? Our hope is that you will.

In service,

Mary Elaine and Brett

Contact The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants

Also visit: https://www.thepatriotadvantage.com/

Interview with Patriot Advantage: Part 5

*In part 5 of this 6 part series, learn the process for how Patriot Advantage finds assistants and clients*

On this week’s edition of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Mary Elaine and Brett Baker join Paul to discuss The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, a service Paul uses and finds extremely helpful with his business.

Mary Elaine and Brett are the founders of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, and they share the story of how they got started in the business, and what makes their virtual assistant company truly unique.

The Patriot Advantage can help with Business & Personal Administrative Services, Marketing Services, Lifestyle Concierge Services, Private Travel Management, Customer Support & Client Relationship Management. They also know that each person and business is unique, therefore all services are flexible and customized for you.

Tune in to learn more!

Signs you need the help of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants:

• You desire more time to pursue your passions, focus on your goals, or simply relax.

• You’re overwhelmed with your current workload but struggle with how and who to delegate tasks.

• You spend hours in your inbox and you’re missing important calls, emails, and follow-ups.

• You’re having trouble keeping organized, on task, and on-schedule.

A letter from Mary Elaine and Brett Baker:

Dear friend,

Our hope is that you are on this page not just to learn more about Patriot Advantage, but also and more importantly about who we are as individuals. We’re all familiar with the reality of modern life where the technology that makes us so interconnected also makes us feel isolated. Artificial intelligence is enabling machines to perform more and more complicated tasks, and consumers want goods and services at the speed of lightning, conveniences that come at a higher price than what’s on the tag.

We intended from the inception of PA to make sure we never let keeping up with this fast-spinning world take precedence over the importance of establishing close and valued relationships. To put it simply, we believe that values and people matter. We spend an average of a third of our lifetime working. Arguably, entrepreneurs spend more than that. Considering so much of our life is spent at work, we believe that time spent making personal connections will drive success – and give it meaning – every bit as much as getting the job done efficiently and well.

What we have achieved at PA, and strive to maintain, is an experience that combines the convenience of remote work with a culture that fosters empathy, respect, and a true investment in each other. Emotional intelligence, a true servant’s heart, and a genuine desire to see others succeed in life is something AI will never be able to touch.

What keeps us motivated each day are the stories of the relationships being built – stories of the hard work, skill, and attention that our team members give selflessly to make each entrepreneur feel cared for and valued in our hands, and stories of military spouses supporting their families and each other while investing in their entrepreneurs’ success.

We think matching people who know what it means to serve with people who know what it means to create doesn’t just make for better business, it makes for better lives. Will you join us on our journey? Our hope is that you will.

In service,

Mary Elaine and Brett

Contact The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants

Also visit: https://www.thepatriotadvantage.com/

Interview with Patriot Advantage: Part 4

*In part 4 of this 6 part series, Brett and Mary Elaine discuss a certain trait that military spouses have that makes them great workers*

On this week’s edition of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Mary Elaine and Brett Baker join Paul to discuss The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, a service Paul uses and finds extremely helpful with his business.

Mary Elaine and Brett are the founders of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, and they share the story of how they got started in the business, and what makes their virtual assistant company truly unique.

The Patriot Advantage can help with Business & Personal Administrative Services, Marketing Services, Lifestyle Concierge Services, Private Travel Management, Customer Support & Client Relationship Management. They also know that each person and business is unique, therefore all services are flexible and customized for you.

Tune in to learn more!

Signs you need the help of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants:

• You desire more time to pursue your passions, focus on your goals, or simply relax.

• You’re overwhelmed with your current workload but struggle with how and who to delegate tasks.

• You spend hours in your inbox and you’re missing important calls, emails, and follow-ups.

• You’re having trouble keeping organized, on task, and on-schedule.

A letter from Mary Elaine and Brett Baker:

Dear friend,

Our hope is that you are on this page not just to learn more about Patriot Advantage, but also and more importantly about who we are as individuals. We’re all familiar with the reality of modern life where the technology that makes us so interconnected also makes us feel isolated. Artificial intelligence is enabling machines to perform more and more complicated tasks, and consumers want goods and services at the speed of lightning, conveniences that come at a higher price than what’s on the tag.

We intended from the inception of PA to make sure we never let keeping up with this fast-spinning world take precedence over the importance of establishing close and valued relationships. To put it simply, we believe that values and people matter. We spend an average of a third of our lifetime working. Arguably, entrepreneurs spend more than that. Considering so much of our life is spent at work, we believe that time spent making personal connections will drive success – and give it meaning – every bit as much as getting the job done efficiently and well.

What we have achieved at PA, and strive to maintain, is an experience that combines the convenience of remote work with a culture that fosters empathy, respect, and a true investment in each other. Emotional intelligence, a true servant’s heart, and a genuine desire to see others succeed in life is something AI will never be able to touch.

What keeps us motivated each day are the stories of the relationships being built – stories of the hard work, skill, and attention that our team members give selflessly to make each entrepreneur feel cared for and valued in our hands, and stories of military spouses supporting their families and each other while investing in their entrepreneurs’ success.

We think matching people who know what it means to serve with people who know what it means to create doesn’t just make for better business, it makes for better lives. Will you join us on our journey? Our hope is that you will.

In service,

Mary Elaine and Brett

Contact The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants

Also visit: https://www.thepatriotadvantage.com/

Interview with Patriot Advantage: Part 3

*In part 3 of this 6 part series, listen to Paul chat through his experience with assistants in the past and how Patriot Advantage assistants have been different*

On this week’s edition of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Mary Elaine and Brett Baker join Paul to discuss The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, a service Paul uses and finds extremely helpful with his business.

Mary Elaine and Brett are the founders of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, and they share the story of how they got started in the business, and what makes their virtual assistant company truly unique.

The Patriot Advantage can help with Business & Personal Administrative Services, Marketing Services, Lifestyle Concierge Services, Private Travel Management, Customer Support & Client Relationship Management. They also know that each person and business is unique, therefore all services are flexible and customized for you.

Tune in to learn more!

Signs you need the help of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants:

• You desire more time to pursue your passions, focus on your goals, or simply relax.

• You’re overwhelmed with your current workload but struggle with how and who to delegate tasks.

• You spend hours in your inbox and you’re missing important calls, emails, and follow-ups.

• You’re having trouble keeping organized, on task, and on-schedule.

A letter from Mary Elaine and Brett Baker:

Dear friend,

Our hope is that you are on this page not just to learn more about Patriot Advantage, but also and more importantly about who we are as individuals. We’re all familiar with the reality of modern life where the technology that makes us so interconnected also makes us feel isolated. Artificial intelligence is enabling machines to perform more and more complicated tasks, and consumers want goods and services at the speed of lightning, conveniences that come at a higher price than what’s on the tag.

We intended from the inception of PA to make sure we never let keeping up with this fast-spinning world take precedence over the importance of establishing close and valued relationships. To put it simply, we believe that values and people matter. We spend an average of a third of our lifetime working. Arguably, entrepreneurs spend more than that. Considering so much of our life is spent at work, we believe that time spent making personal connections will drive success – and give it meaning – every bit as much as getting the job done efficiently and well.

What we have achieved at PA, and strive to maintain, is an experience that combines the convenience of remote work with a culture that fosters empathy, respect, and a true investment in each other. Emotional intelligence, a true servant’s heart, and a genuine desire to see others succeed in life is something AI will never be able to touch.

What keeps us motivated each day are the stories of the relationships being built – stories of the hard work, skill, and attention that our team members give selflessly to make each entrepreneur feel cared for and valued in our hands, and stories of military spouses supporting their families and each other while investing in their entrepreneurs’ success.

We think matching people who know what it means to serve with people who know what it means to create doesn’t just make for better business, it makes for better lives. Will you join us on our journey? Our hope is that you will.

In service,

Mary Elaine and Brett

Contact The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants

Also visit: https://www.thepatriotadvantage.com/

Interview with Patriot Advantage: Part 2

*In part 2 of this 6 part series, gain insight on why the owners of Patriot Advantage hire mostly military spouses*

On this week’s edition of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Mary Elaine and Brett Baker join Paul to discuss The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, a service Paul uses and finds extremely helpful with his business.

Mary Elaine and Brett are the founders of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, and they share the story of how they got started in the business, and what makes their virtual assistant company truly unique.

The Patriot Advantage can help with Business & Personal Administrative Services, Marketing Services, Lifestyle Concierge Services, Private Travel Management, Customer Support & Client Relationship Management. They also know that each person and business is unique, therefore all services are flexible and customized for you.

Tune in to learn more!

Signs you need the help of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants:

• You desire more time to pursue your passions, focus on your goals, or simply relax.

• You’re overwhelmed with your current workload but struggle with how and who to delegate tasks.

• You spend hours in your inbox and you’re missing important calls, emails, and follow-ups.

• You’re having trouble keeping organized, on task, and on-schedule.

A letter from Mary Elaine and Brett Baker:

Dear friend,

Our hope is that you are on this page not just to learn more about Patriot Advantage, but also and more importantly about who we are as individuals. We’re all familiar with the reality of modern life where the technology that makes us so interconnected also makes us feel isolated. Artificial intelligence is enabling machines to perform more and more complicated tasks, and consumers want goods and services at the speed of lightning, conveniences that come at a higher price than what’s on the tag.

We intended from the inception of PA to make sure we never let keeping up with this fast-spinning world take precedence over the importance of establishing close and valued relationships. To put it simply, we believe that values and people matter. We spend an average of a third of our lifetime working. Arguably, entrepreneurs spend more than that. Considering so much of our life is spent at work, we believe that time spent making personal connections will drive success – and give it meaning – every bit as much as getting the job done efficiently and well.

What we have achieved at PA, and strive to maintain, is an experience that combines the convenience of remote work with a culture that fosters empathy, respect, and a true investment in each other. Emotional intelligence, a true servant’s heart, and a genuine desire to see others succeed in life is something AI will never be able to touch.

What keeps us motivated each day are the stories of the relationships being built – stories of the hard work, skill, and attention that our team members give selflessly to make each entrepreneur feel cared for and valued in our hands, and stories of military spouses supporting their families and each other while investing in their entrepreneurs’ success.

We think matching people who know what it means to serve with people who know what it means to create doesn’t just make for better business, it makes for better lives. Will you join us on our journey? Our hope is that you will.

In service,

Mary Elaine and Brett

Contact The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants

Also visit: https://www.thepatriotadvantage.com/

Interview with Patriot Advantage: Part 1

*In part 1 of this 6 part series, learn about Patriot Advantage and why Mary Elaine and Brett Baker started the business 2 years ago*

On this week’s edition of Farm Talk with Paul Ward, Mary Elaine and Brett Baker join Paul to discuss The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, a service Paul uses and finds extremely helpful with his business.

Mary Elaine and Brett are the founders of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants, and they share the story of how they got started in the business, and what makes their virtual assistant company truly unique.

The Patriot Advantage can help with Business & Personal Administrative Services, Marketing Services, Lifestyle Concierge Services, Private Travel Management, Customer Support & Client Relationship Management. They also know that each person and business is unique, therefore all services are flexible and customized for you.

Tune in to learn more!

Signs you need the help of The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants:

• You desire more time to pursue your passions, focus on your goals, or simply relax.

• You’re overwhelmed with your current workload but struggle with how and who to delegate tasks.

• You spend hours in your inbox and you’re missing important calls, emails, and follow-ups.

• You’re having trouble keeping organized, on task, and on-schedule.

A letter from Mary Elaine and Brett Baker:

Dear friend,

Our hope is that you are on this page not just to learn more about Patriot Advantage, but also and more importantly about who we are as individuals. We’re all familiar with the reality of modern life where the technology that makes us so interconnected also makes us feel isolated. Artificial intelligence is enabling machines to perform more and more complicated tasks, and consumers want goods and services at the speed of lightning, conveniences that come at a higher price than what’s on the tag.

We intended from the inception of PA to make sure we never let keeping up with this fast-spinning world take precedence over the importance of establishing close and valued relationships. To put it simply, we believe that values and people matter. We spend an average of a third of our lifetime working. Arguably, entrepreneurs spend more than that. Considering so much of our life is spent at work, we believe that time spent making personal connections will drive success – and give it meaning – every bit as much as getting the job done efficiently and well.

What we have achieved at PA, and strive to maintain, is an experience that combines the convenience of remote work with a culture that fosters empathy, respect, and a true investment in each other. Emotional intelligence, a true servant’s heart, and a genuine desire to see others succeed in life is something AI will never be able to touch.

What keeps us motivated each day are the stories of the relationships being built – stories of the hard work, skill, and attention that our team members give selflessly to make each entrepreneur feel cared for and valued in our hands, and stories of military spouses supporting their families and each other while investing in their entrepreneurs’ success.

We think matching people who know what it means to serve with people who know what it means to create doesn’t just make for better business, it makes for better lives. Will you join us on our journey? Our hope is that you will.

In service,

Mary Elaine and Brett

Contact The Patriot Advantage Personal Assistants

Also visit: https://www.thepatriotadvantage.com/

Interview with Mary Maranville - SEEAG: Part 7

**In the final part of this 7 part series, learn how to contact SEEAG and where you can donate.**

 

Welcome to another edition of Farm Talk!  On today’s show, Paul is joined by Mary Maranville, Founder and CEO of SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture).  Mary tell us what SEEAG is all about, the inspiration behind it, and what her “ah-ha!” moment was.

Farming is such an important part of our lives, and yet many kids don’t know much about it, or how it all works.  SEEAG’s mission is to educate students in the greater community about the farm origins of their food, and agriculture’s contribution to our nutritional well-being.

SEEAG has many wonderful programs that promote agriculture awareness, hands-on learning opportunities, career pathways, farm days, and so much more!

Tune in for a wonderfully interesting interview & prepare to be inspired!

About SEEAG:

Since 2008, SEEAG has impacted the lives of over 40,000 students 100% free of charge. I am very proud of what we have accomplished since SEEAG was founded, all in accordance with our mission to educate students about the farm origins of their food from field-to-table while connecting them to the farmland in their own backyards.

We constantly strive to improve our curriculum and programs; to provide cutting-edge, reality-based education and to widen our reach within the community to impact the lives of children, youth and adults in meaningful, long-lasting ways.

In many cases our farm field trips to Petty Ranch provide young children with their first opportunity to pick a piece of fruit with their own hands. You only need to see the smiles on their faces and hear their laughter as they run around the orchard picking lemons, oranges and tangerines to understand the positive impact farm visits and outdoor education have on their lives. Experiential learning not only positively affects their education experience, it creates memories that will last a lifetime.

In an effort to reach and educate more community members about local agriculture, SEEAG founded Ventura County Farm Day in 2013, which has grown into a community-wide annual event for the entire family. In 2018, 20 farms and thousands attendees participated in open house educational farm tours to celebrate the hands and lands that feed us.

About Mary Maranville:

Mary Maranville founded Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) in 2008.

“Even with California’s rich agricultural heritage, children don’t make the connection between the acres of farmland around them to the food on their tables. SEEAG’s education programs help make that connection; providing kids with field trips to local farms brings the message home even further.

My lineage is filled with multi-generational farmers. Being raised on a dairy farm in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York was such a privilege. At the same time I had no idea about the importance of my father’s work, putting food on household tables. When I came to Ventura County 20 years ago and saw the bounty of local agriculture and farms it inspired me. In 2008 I witnessed a local elementary school farm field trip in Santa Paula. Then and there I knew I could make a difference educating school children about the farm origins of their food and agriculture. Now, after providing over 40,000 school children with free field trips to local farms, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think and appreciate my father. He loved growing things and providing food for families.

SEEAG is dedicated to my father and was founded to create agricultural ambassadors with the hope they will help preserve family farms around with world.

I hope you are inspired by SEEAG’s mission. Thank you.”

~Mary Maranville

For more info about SEEAG please go to: https://www.seeag.org/

Interview with Mary Maranville - SEEAG: Part 6

**In part 6 of this 7 part series, learn about Farm Day, the biggest annual fundraiser that SEEAG orchestrates**

 

Welcome to another edition of Farm Talk!  On today’s show, Paul is joined by Mary Maranville, Founder and CEO of SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture).  Mary tell us what SEEAG is all about, the inspiration behind it, and what her “ah-ha!” moment was.

Farming is such an important part of our lives, and yet many kids don’t know much about it, or how it all works.  SEEAG’s mission is to educate students in the greater community about the farm origins of their food, and agriculture’s contribution to our nutritional well-being.

SEEAG has many wonderful programs that promote agriculture awareness, hands-on learning opportunities, career pathways, farm days, and so much more!

Tune in for a wonderfully interesting interview & prepare to be inspired!

About SEEAG:

Since 2008, SEEAG has impacted the lives of over 40,000 students 100% free of charge. I am very proud of what we have accomplished since SEEAG was founded, all in accordance with our mission to educate students about the farm origins of their food from field-to-table while connecting them to the farmland in their own backyards.

We constantly strive to improve our curriculum and programs; to provide cutting-edge, reality-based education and to widen our reach within the community to impact the lives of children, youth and adults in meaningful, long-lasting ways.

In many cases our farm field trips to Petty Ranch provide young children with their first opportunity to pick a piece of fruit with their own hands. You only need to see the smiles on their faces and hear their laughter as they run around the orchard picking lemons, oranges and tangerines to understand the positive impact farm visits and outdoor education have on their lives. Experiential learning not only positively affects their education experience, it creates memories that will last a lifetime.

In an effort to reach and educate more community members about local agriculture, SEEAG founded Ventura County Farm Day in 2013, which has grown into a community-wide annual event for the entire family. In 2018, 20 farms and thousands attendees participated in open house educational farm tours to celebrate the hands and lands that feed us.

About Mary Maranville:

Mary Maranville founded Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) in 2008.

“Even with California’s rich agricultural heritage, children don’t make the connection between the acres of farmland around them to the food on their tables. SEEAG’s education programs help make that connection; providing kids with field trips to local farms brings the message home even further.

My lineage is filled with multi-generational farmers. Being raised on a dairy farm in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York was such a privilege. At the same time I had no idea about the importance of my father’s work, putting food on household tables. When I came to Ventura County 20 years ago and saw the bounty of local agriculture and farms it inspired me. In 2008 I witnessed a local elementary school farm field trip in Santa Paula. Then and there I knew I could make a difference educating school children about the farm origins of their food and agriculture. Now, after providing over 40,000 school children with free field trips to local farms, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think and appreciate my father. He loved growing things and providing food for families.

SEEAG is dedicated to my father and was founded to create agricultural ambassadors with the hope they will help preserve family farms around with world.

I hope you are inspired by SEEAG’s mission. Thank you.”

~Mary Maranville

For more info about SEEAG please go to: https://www.seeag.org/

Interview with Mary Maranville - SEEAG: Part 5

**In part 5 of this 7 part series, learn about the scholarships SEEAG offers and their Farm Lab Van**

 

Welcome to another edition of Farm Talk!  On today’s show, Paul is joined by Mary Maranville, Founder and CEO of SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture).  Mary tell us what SEEAG is all about, the inspiration behind it, and what her “ah-ha!” moment was.

Farming is such an important part of our lives, and yet many kids don’t know much about it, or how it all works.  SEEAG’s mission is to educate students in the greater community about the farm origins of their food, and agriculture’s contribution to our nutritional well-being.

SEEAG has many wonderful programs that promote agriculture awareness, hands-on learning opportunities, career pathways, farm days, and so much more!

Tune in for a wonderfully interesting interview & prepare to be inspired!

About SEEAG:

Since 2008, SEEAG has impacted the lives of over 40,000 students 100% free of charge. I am very proud of what we have accomplished since SEEAG was founded, all in accordance with our mission to educate students about the farm origins of their food from field-to-table while connecting them to the farmland in their own backyards.

We constantly strive to improve our curriculum and programs; to provide cutting-edge, reality-based education and to widen our reach within the community to impact the lives of children, youth and adults in meaningful, long-lasting ways.

In many cases our farm field trips to Petty Ranch provide young children with their first opportunity to pick a piece of fruit with their own hands. You only need to see the smiles on their faces and hear their laughter as they run around the orchard picking lemons, oranges and tangerines to understand the positive impact farm visits and outdoor education have on their lives. Experiential learning not only positively affects their education experience, it creates memories that will last a lifetime.

In an effort to reach and educate more community members about local agriculture, SEEAG founded Ventura County Farm Day in 2013, which has grown into a community-wide annual event for the entire family. In 2018, 20 farms and thousands attendees participated in open house educational farm tours to celebrate the hands and lands that feed us.

About Mary Maranville:

Mary Maranville founded Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) in 2008.

“Even with California’s rich agricultural heritage, children don’t make the connection between the acres of farmland around them to the food on their tables. SEEAG’s education programs help make that connection; providing kids with field trips to local farms brings the message home even further.

My lineage is filled with multi-generational farmers. Being raised on a dairy farm in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York was such a privilege. At the same time I had no idea about the importance of my father’s work, putting food on household tables. When I came to Ventura County 20 years ago and saw the bounty of local agriculture and farms it inspired me. In 2008 I witnessed a local elementary school farm field trip in Santa Paula. Then and there I knew I could make a difference educating school children about the farm origins of their food and agriculture. Now, after providing over 40,000 school children with free field trips to local farms, there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think and appreciate my father. He loved growing things and providing food for families.

SEEAG is dedicated to my father and was founded to create agricultural ambassadors with the hope they will help preserve family farms around with world.

I hope you are inspired by SEEAG’s mission. Thank you.”

~Mary Maranville

For more info about SEEAG please go to: https://www.seeag.org/