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Farms grew from humble origins . In 1996 Steven and John Newell began the business on their family farm in British Columbia ( BC ). Steven outlines how the company grew into the powerhouse it is today . “ We began with a four-acre bell pepper greenhouse . By 2003 , we obtained a marketing agency license from the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission , which allowed us to establish our own brand in BC - a pivotal moment in our growth . We ’ ve come a long way since then . In 2011 , we completed the construction of our greenhouse in Santa Maria , California , which spans 168 acres and is the largest single-site vegetable greenhouse in the United States .”

Steven goes on : “ This past year we reached another major milestone with the expansion of our facility in Delta , BC . With the addition of new greenhouses and LED lighting technology in 48 of the 92 acres at Delta , it ’ s now one of the largest LED-lit facilities in North America .

“ We also partner with greenhouse growers in BC and Mexico who share our values and standards . Today , we ’ re proud to grow and market more than 2500 acres of greenhouse vegetable production supplying fresh , sustainable produce to retailers and foodservice operations across North America and Asia .”

Steven goes on to give a more specific outline of Windset Farm ’ s product offering : “ We grow and market a diverse range of products , including tomatoes , peppers , cucumbers , lettuce , and eggplant . Over the years , we ’ ve expanded our range to include unique varieties with different flavor profiles , colors , and sizes , which reflect the evolving preferences of consumers . Having facilities across North America that utilize the latest technological advancements , we can offer produce to our customers all year round . This also enables us to reduce food

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