Today was a good day for all the labor Manassero had put in supporting our low income kids at Irvine Valley College. Manassero with his
Blue Jeans and matching hat came by the PAC Building to have lunch and receive his Award for his support of Fresh Produce to the Irvine
Valley College EOPS and Vet students.
EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services) participation requires that students have both an economic and an educational disadvantage. CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) participants are EOPS students who are also single parent recipients of CalWORKs cash aid and have at least one child under age 14. These students are amongst the most at-risk students on our campus.
About Us
I am proud to be part of a third generation farming family in Orange County. My grandfather, James Manassero, came to Orange County via Italy and began farming here in 1922.
During high school and college I started working for my father Steve Manassero Sr. and my uncle Emille Boisseranc Jr. At that time they were farming under the name Boisseranc-Manassero.
In 1976 my brother, Steve, and I started farming under the name Manassero Farms. Although my brother went out on his own years ago, I am happy to be celebrating 35 years in business and farming under the name – The Original Manassero Farms.
During the years of working with my father and uncle I learned how to grow the most delectable, juicy, strawberries in Orange County. Our berries are picked every morning at the height of ripeness and hand delivered to our stands from one of our local fields.
I am proud to carry on the tradition of local, sustainable farming and providing our community with the very freshest produce.
I thank you for your business and support during these 35 years. It is my sincere hope that you will literally enjoy the fruits of my labor.
Dan Manassero ~ Founder
The Original Manassero Farms
Congratulation Dan to you and thank you for your giving Heart.
Video of Dan receiving his Award…
Anne Manassero…
I am lucky enough to be married to the best farmer in Orange County (not to mention great hubby, father and all around good guy)! I get to whip up the fruits and vegetables we offer to you any time.
I grew up in West Texas with no shortage of fantastic, wholesome, and yes highly caloric comfort food! My mother, grandmother and great grandmother were all wonderful cooks in their own right. So, I learned how to cook at an early age and haven’t stopped yet. In fact one of my grandmothers favorite things was to buy produce from a farm stand much like The Original Manassero Farms. I used to really enjoy going along with her. How ironic that I married a farmer!
While I enjoy cooking every dish from scratch I don’t always have time. I have tried to include recipes varying in degree of difficulty and amount of time they take to bring to your table. My favorite recipes tend to be the easiest ones that don’t require too many ingredients that hide the farm fresh quality produce.
As a Certified Pilates Teacher Trainer and Vinyasa Yoga instructor the calories are not lost on me either. I also offer you a variety of quick, fresh, nutrient rich, low calorie recipes. Not to worry though, true to my Texas roots there are plenty of high calorie comfort food found here too.
I hope you enjoy the recipes and would love to hear some of the ways you enjoy and prepare our produce too.
Warmly,
Anne Manassero
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