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Lil' Sprouts Microgreens is a small business that provides freshly grown microgreens to the local area.
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Lil' Sprouts Microgreens strives to promote healthy living by providing freshly grown microgreens to the local area. Though we are not FDCA certified organic, we take part in organic practices.

11/04/2024

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Spring is here and we are excited to share some much needed updates with you all.
We are now offering a weekly produce bag pickup for you and your family at our new location in Petersburg!
Intentionally curated by our friends over at and we are honored to help them spread their reach of providing local, all-natural, & in-season produce to the Petersburg area.
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25/01/2022

Good Afternoon Beautiful People,

I want to start out this message with an enormous amount of gratitude for you all. All of your unconditional love and support over the years. You all have been so monumental in the growth of not only Lil’ Sprouts, but in my growth as a human being. When I started this journey, I had no idea where this venture would take me. All the Beautiful people that I would meet. Lil’ Sprouts has been a vehicle of growth for me. And I am very grateful for it all. Thank you.
All this time I thought that I had been nurturing and caring for the greens that I grow, when in reality, the greens have been nurturing me. That’s what plants do. They nurture us. That is why I have been an apprentice to the greens over the years. To learn how to love myself. I have been pouring enormous amounts of love into the greens and customers of Lil’ Sprouts and frankly I just need a little time to pour love into myself.
A love has grown from the seeds that have been sown in this venture. A love that I need to release in order to let them blossom.
Lil’ Sprouts will be taking a winter sabbatical with the intention to reemerge in late April. If plans change I will be sure to convey them appropriately.
I greatly appreciate all of your patience and understanding as I take a step into love.

Love,
Trent Jackson
(804)892-7336

25/01/2022

Lil' Sprouts Sabbatical

24/01/2022

Your Monday morning reminder that eating fresh and local isn’t just a summer thing, it’s an all year commitment!

Our microgreens are grown in a controlled environment tent and allow for optimal growing conditions throughout the development of our microgreens 🌱🌱🌱

This technology-based approach toward food production allows for a reliable supply of microgreens, even with the weather changes and with unpredictable harsh conditions. So please continue to support local farms like us all-year! ❄️🌧🌬🌤☀️

Our greens can be purchased online or in select retail stores such as , , , , and more!

14/01/2022

Now selling wheatgrass shots over at in Petersburg, VA! Get your chlorophyll fill while grocery shopping for groceries, supplements, and more.

Our wheatgrass is mildly sweet with a strong earthy smell (like grass!) Because it’s harvested young and juiced same day the bitter flavor is keep at par. This superfood is best when consumed first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and washed down with water 🌾🌾🌾

12/01/2022

Are you eating a well-balanced and filling breakfast? It’s important to eat a satisfying and nutrient-dense meal in the morning to break your fast from sleeping through the night, and to boost your metabolism 🌿📈🍳🍌

We like to eat a large bowl of oatmeal with nuts and fruit or toast with eggs topped with our microgreens (broccoli and sunflower shoots pitctured above). Eggs can often be deemed bad due to perceived cholesterol effects, however they are actually incredibly healthy and very versatile when it comes to finding delicious ways to eat them. Plus eating eggs alongside other food can boost your vitamin intake. A protein-packed egg will help you absorb more of the vitamin E in the avocado, nuts and greens. So don’t forget to add some color to your plate!

Comment below what you enjoy eating for the first meal of the day to fuel your body. Let’s brainstorm some healthy breakfast ideas that include protein, fiber, and whole grains to help convince those breakfast-skippers in your life just how delicious it can be!

11/01/2022

Our microgreens are best eaten fresh as they are happiest rooted in soil and in a cool, dry environment. At we harvest and deliver the greens in the same day to ensure freshness and flavor to our customers🌱🌱🌱

Once purchased, the microgreens should be stored out of sunlight and in your refrigerator. They like to be kept cool 🥶, so store in your main fridge and not in your crisper if possible!

Maintaining moisture 💧 is a key part of keeping your microgreens fresh and crunchy. So if you notice condensation in your container, dry it off with a paper towel or add a damp paper towel to the container to absorb any moisture and keep the sealed container dry.

And last but not least, keep them stored in the fridge until ready to use so the fragile greens don’t wilt on your plate; they should be the last ingredient to be plated! Enjoy! 😊

04/01/2022

Did you enjoy your snow day yesterday? Need help thinking of a warm meal to serve your family using simple ingredients already in your pantry/fridge? Try this perfect 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗮𝘆 comfort meal of 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮 we plated with Chef Mike over at ! ❄️ ☃️ ❄️

Features a perfect blend of pea shoot microgreens, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and pine nuts for a sweet and nutty pesto that will please the pickiest eaters in your family!

Ingredients:
2 cups Pea Shoots
1 6oz Parmesan Cheese Wedge
1/2 cup Pine Nuts
1 Garlic Clove
1/2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt

In a food processor, combine our pea shoots, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely ground. Add the oil, lemon juice, and salt. Process until completely smooth. Serve warm over pasta with garlic bread or veggies on the side.

To avoid dairy, substitute 1/2 cup canned white beans (drained and rinsed) and 1 tbsp + 1 tsp white miso paste for the parmesan 🧀

Save this recipe for quick weekday meals as a meal prep staple. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

01/01/2022

💫Happy New Year! 💫 We at Lil’ Sprouts Microgreens are going to continue to prioritize our eco-footprint and to expand our community involvement in 2022.

We believe all people should have the ability and tools to practice mindful eating for greater health, happiness and peace of mind. 🧠❤️‍🩹😊

30/12/2021

This holiday season we are taking a break from our screens, spending time with family/friends and honoring our bodies need to rest 🙌🏼 One thing we do to maximize clarity and calm during this busy time is to cook homemade, plant-based meals. Pictured here is a delicious soup topped with our sunflower shoots courtesy of our friend ✨

Get creative and embrace seasonal, winter vegetables that are plentiful in stock right now including sweet potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, leeks, brussel sprouts, beets, winter squash and more! Eat seasonally and support locally 👍🏼🥔🥦🍠🌱🍊🍋

20/12/2021

The holidays can be the most wonderful (& wasteful) time of the year. Americans throw away 25% more trash during Thanksgiving➡️New Year’s holiday time than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage, or about 1 million extra tons per week! ()

Credit to our friends at Vertical Harvest Farms], we are sharing their fav ways to embrace sustainability during the holidays. It’s important to 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘆 while still being mindful of overconsumption🎁♻️🌱🎁💥♻️🌲💥🎁

1. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 (this is the #1 way to decrease your footprint this year while simultaneously stimulating your local economy and supporting small artisans)

2. Participate in Circular Fashion… (items designed w the intention to be used + circulate responsibly & effectively in society) Consider BIPOC-owned start-ups like the .

3. Try a new sustainable brand: , , , , AR's Hot Southern Honey

4. Make a donation in honor of someone else, fund the local organizations around you!

5. Book Nook at the library and mini libraries around town – cheaper used books vs. buying new.

6. Treat yourself to a fancy compost bucket and commit to composting in 2022.

7. Share a recipe with a loved one – a timeless tradition.

8. The gift that never stops giving – purchase a local CSA () for your friends and family.

9. Give a planter seeded with cold weather crops like kale, beets and/or carrots – it is a gift that gives through multiple seasons.

10. Consider gifting “experiences” vs “stuff” – like cooking or art classes, memberships to museums and/or gift certificates to your favorite restaurants

𝘼𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮:
✨Recycled Gift Exchange – clothing swap, book swap, and old jewelry finding a new home!

✨Try wrapping your presents in a reusable fabric.

✨Hand-written cards never go out of style, and they reduce your waste in printing & packaging.

✨Choosing “local pickup options” will help decrease your packaging waste

📝: Vertical Harvest Farms]
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08/12/2021

Our friends over at just announced that they have partnered with to support reforestation within the mangroves of Kenya. For every CSA box purchased, one crucially important mangrove tree will be planted in Kenya. Head over to their page () to learn more!

We are proud to partner with this CSA as we know that many small actions can collectively make a big difference in the world 🌎🌤🌊

06/12/2021

Add some soup to your weekly meal prep this week for a hearty and healthy addition to your meals!

🥘 Sauté some onions and garlic and add in some diced tomatoes (fresh or canned), roasted red peppers, tomato paste, heavy cream and seasonings of your choice. Blend together until it becomes a creamy, delicious 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙚𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙥!

Top with microgreens, Rambo Radish pictured here, and pair with a salad or cheddar/apple grilled cheese. Just heat and serve! 😋

Need more meal prep ideas? Head over to for weekly menus and tips to feed your family/self with convenience and your well-being in mind.

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02/12/2021

Trying your best may look different day to day, but this reminder helps us realize how every effort you put out into the universe will benefit your future self 👏🏼💧🌱☀️ 🌍🍃💦♻️

01/12/2021

Our friends over at are bringing the 🔥 this Hanukkah season!

Chef Xavier crafted delicious homemade brussel sprout latkes with golden sour “cream,” chives, and our sunflower shoots on top 🌱 These latkes can be paired with in-house apple sauce as well as it’s a delicious mix of sweet & salty!

Be sure to stop by their deli or grab & go refrigerator section to get some for you and your friends! Brisket served this week as well to celebrate the holiday. Open from 7 AM- 9 PM all week! 🙌🏼

22/11/2021

Looking to add a pop of color to your fruit and cheese board? Add some microgreens 🌱to your board for a nutritious and sweet flavor boost!

🌻Sunflower shoots are crunchy, nutty and fresh and hold their shape very well making them great to use as a bed for a plate of food or paired on sandwiches, tacos, etc.

They are delicious by themselves and can be eaten as a crunchy snack the same way you would with fresh vegetables 🥕🫑🥒🍅🥗

DM us or go to our website to order 4-6 oz to add to your next meal! Free and fresh delivery to your doorstep within the Richmond, VA area 🚐💨

10/11/2021

As a country we have experienced shipment delays and low inventory across all sectors including what we see in our grocery store shelves. Many of our food products are imported into and across the country to get to your local grocery stores and into your personal homes.

Buying and supporting local 👨‍🌾farmers 👩‍🌾 can help to remediate the travel time and can ultimately bring greater food security to your local community. 👏🏼

Many investors, producers and consumers have supported the growing of leafy greens and microgreens in a Controlled Environment. There is an enconomical and environmental benefit to grow produce like these within controlled environments like the one we use here at Lil’ Sprouts. With automated lighting, watering, and ventilation our greens are provided optimal growing conditions. 🌱💦♻️

Just this month a local 77,000 sq ft hydroponic greenhouse, , celebrated their grand opening 20 mi outside of Richmond, VA to grow and distribute year round baby leafy greens to your grocery stores. This local news is exciting and encouraging as we hope to educate our customers on why Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is important to bring reliable and nutritious food closer to consumers.

Click on their profile to read more! And if you want to see more from our indoor growing tent comment below with any special requests and we would be happy to provide you with details on our specialty greens production. 🏕💡🌾

01/11/2021

Happy World Vegan Day! We celebrate all of our vegan customers and friends in the community who choose a vegan diet to make a difference in their health and the health of our planet 🧡

27/10/2021

It’s Spooky season and we are loving this creative fall floral arrangement with our indoor, organically grown pea shoots 🌱🌼🎃

As daylight gets shorter and the weather gets cooler, remember to schedule your days to include outdoor time. Going on enjoyable outings such as hanging out with friends at a local park or going on walks in the fall time can help to fight off the winter blues when they come.

26/10/2021

Breakfast toast this morning provided by 🤤How delicious do our broccoli sprouts look on their West Coast Toast?! 🌱🥑🍞

The Beet Box RVA is where urban culture intersects with healthy living 🕺💃 This local juice shop has some of the smoothest juices in Richmond, VA and is one of the only juice shops to offer gallon sized fresh juices! 🥬🍍🥒🍏

We are proud to partner with them to bring community grown, healthy food choices to their menu. Check them out here locally in downtown Richmond, VA at📍2611 W Cary St.

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22/10/2021

🚨Friday Feature of a 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫🚨

Lil’ Sprouts has made their way down to 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴, 𝗩𝗔 at a brand-new health food store ! 🏰🍅🥦🛒

Our microgreens are one of the many products intentionally chosen at to provide locals accessibility to healthy options including organic produce, pre-made meals, bulk dry goods, herbs, supplements, and other essentials.

Give them a follow at to learn more about their mission and follow along on their journey as they bring awareness and education towards healthy food options in 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴, 𝗩𝗔.

We will be there all weekend for their soft opening at 𝟐𝟐𝟒 𝙉 𝙎𝙮𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙩 tonight 4 PM-close, Sat 10 AM- 5 PM, and Sun 12 PM-5 PM. Mention this Instagram post and you will get 15% off your entire purchase 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺!! 🥳

20/10/2021

Microgreens are a good source of Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin K 🥬🌱🪴

Rambo Radish microgreens, pictured here, can have almost 40x the Vitamin E compared to mature radish, and acts as a natural diuretic, which can aid in reducing blood pressure.

Harvested just 12-14 days after being sown, microgreens taste like a concentrated version of their grown-up selves. Use our Rambo Radish microgreens in any dish where you would normally use radish! 😋

Head to our supporting vendors , , , , and to purchase a box and taste these spicy and colorful micros yourself! Feel free to DM us with any questions you may have.

13/10/2021

Looking for ways to make your time in the kitchen quicker and easier without sacrificing your health? Meal prep hearty vegetables, grains, soups, and more for quick meals to be eaten throughout the week!

Pictured here is a harvest grain bowl with sweet potatoes and butternut squash on top of a bed of quinoa, black beans and red peppers. Finished with some homemade yogurt sauce and our very own microgreens 🌱🍠🫑

Head over to for more make-ahead meals to keep your fridge stocked and your time prioritized to the best way that suits you 😊

06/10/2021

Our microgreens can compliment all of your charcuterie dreams as it adds a vibrant green color and crunchy, fresh flavor to your cheese and fruit selections.

Pictured here is some aged cheddar, vanilla blueberry goat cheese, dried plums and raisins, blackberries, rosemary and pea shoots 🌱🌱🌱

Perfect for entertaining a crowd for upcoming holidays and gatherings!

Give our pea shoots or sunflower shoots a try on your next charcuterie board and tag us in your photos to be featured on our page! 📸🧀🍇🥒🫒

05/10/2021

Here’s your reminder that it’s healthy to take days off social media. Challenge yourself to a phone free morning/night/day, and take note of how you feel and how you spend your time. 📲😊📵

And if you need a body reset too… take a cold shower, drink some water, immerse yourself in the sun, and eat a colorful, plant based meal. 🚿🌞🥗

Our microgreens contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits which can help to enhance the way in which cells in the body absorb sugar and also lower the levels of bad cholesterol in your body. Many benefits in such a small package!

Purchase a box for yourself via our link in bio and receive free delivery within the Richmond, VA area 😄🚐🌱

22/09/2021

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙭! Bring on the colder weather and soup season! 🙌🏼🎃

Even though our specialty greens are grown indoors, we still use the seasons changing as a way to acknowledge how far we as a company have come on our journey and how much progress we have made. Lots of things to celebrate as we go into the end of the year including new packaging, a new product, and fun collaboration with our partners!

Remember to celebrate the small milestones, as any progress is progress. And keep going towards your goals! 🚀📈💪🏼🥅💡

Artwork by RVA Coffee Stain] , a local artist who has some incredible work including many of Richmond’s favorites. Check out his Etsy page and website here: https://www.rvacoffeestain.com

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21/09/2021

Repost from whose in-house chef makes the most delicious foods with our greens included! 👏🏼 Swipe to see meals from the archive ➡️

Photo 1️⃣: Pear & Gorgonzola Pork Tenderloin w/ locally sourced bacon, red wine poached Bosch pears and pomegranate on top of rice, veggies and 𝐩𝐞𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 🍐🍚🌱

Photo 2️⃣: Cajun Surf & Turf Gumbo w/ local beef andouille sausage from Beauchamp Farms, all natural chicken () w/ 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 on top 🍤🫑🌱

Photo 3️⃣: Oven Fried Bourboun Honey Chicken (). Served with local honey from Bubbas sweet nectar, organic potatoes + ricotta cheese + Edgewood Farm eggs. Local Kale from and 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 on top 🍯🥔🌱

Visit at 4 N Thompson Street to see what incredible meals they have to offer to you made fresh daily! Food can be enjoyed in their cafe or grab & go. Support our partners the same way you support our greens!!
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20/09/2021

Repost from featuring a box of our Salad Mix Microgreens 🥦🥗🧅🫑🌽🥕
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Leafy Lanes Urban Farms is a 1,500 sq ft suburban farm which produces over 1,000 lbs of all-natural veggies for the community in just ONE season. Members receive weekly delivery of local, seasonal specialty produce delivered around the RVA area.

Head over to their website leafylanesurbanfarms.com to learn how to become a member of this incredible CSA!

We couldn’t be more excited to partner with them to support local land, jobs, education, and the economy as well as support the movement for food sovereignty. Thankful for all of their hard work!👏🏼

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15/09/2021

Behind the scenes we work diligently on keeping our microgreens and wheatgrass at utmost quality 👍🏼💧👨‍🌾

Regular watering, dehumidifying the space, and timing every weekly harvest is just a fraction of the joy work we do to keep our greens supplied at your doorstep and within our local retail partner’s shelves.

Check back soon.. as we hope to continually show you more of this behind the scenes magic that results in a flavorful and fresh product on your plates at home!

14/09/2021

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑 𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚒𝚌𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚗𝚜?

🌱Microgreens are a great source of incredible plant compounds like enzymes and antioxidants.

🌱Most varieties tend to be rich in potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium and copper.

🌱And lastly, their nutrient content is concentrated, which means that they often contain higher vitamin, mineral and antioxidant levels than the same quantity of mature greens (*source below)

Go to our website or visit one of our local partners to try them out yourself!

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*Xiao, Zhenlei et al. “Assessment of vitamin and carotenoid concentrations of emerging food products: edible microgreens.” Journal of agricultural and food chemistry vol. 60,31 (2012): 7644-51. doi:10.1021/jf300459b

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As a country we have experienced shipment delays and low inventory across all sectors including what we see in our grocery store shelves. Many of our food products are imported into and across the country to get to your local grocery stores and into your personal homes. Buying and supporting local 👨‍🌾farmers 👩‍🌾 can help to remediate the travel time and can ultimately bring greater food security to your local community. 👏🏼 Many investors, producers and consumers have supported the growing of leafy greens and microgreens in a Controlled Environment. There is an enconomical and environmental benefit to grow produce like these within controlled environments like the one we use here at Lil’ Sprouts. With automated lighting, watering, and ventilation our greens are provided optimal growing conditions. 🌱💦♻️ Just this month a local 77,000 sq ft hydroponic greenhouse, @greenswellgrowers, celebrated their grand opening 20 mi outside of Richmond, VA to grow and distribute year round baby leafy greens to your grocery stores. This local news is exciting and encouraging as we hope to educate our customers on why Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is important to bring reliable and nutritious food closer to consumers. Click on their profile to read more! And if you want to see more from our indoor growing tent comment below with any special requests and we would be happy to provide you with details on our specialty greens production. 🏕💡🌾 #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #CEA #soilbased #wheatgrass #microgreens #indoorfarm #microgreensfarm #indoorfarming #localbusiness #localRVA #greens #farmers

Release self doubt, busyness, and excuses and work towards healing, mindfulness, and a healthier inner dialogue 💫 This is your reminder that eating healthy and thinking healthy is much simpler than you think. It all starts within you and in your mind. The first step is taking control of your own thoughts and being more present while cooking and eating. No matter your diet, your ability to cook, or your time set aside in the kitchen… microgreens are a powerful source of vitamins and flavor that can be added to most meals any time of day to nourish your body and optimize your plate. 🌱 Link in bio to our online shop. We offer free delivery to local Richmond, VA clients! Our greens can be found locally at @ellwoodsrva, @goodfoodsgrocery, @outpostrichmond, @foodsofallnations, @northside_gourmet_market, and more! #microgreens #indoorfarming #agtech #mindfulness #healthyeating #mindset #mentalhealth #healthyeating #healthylife #health #foodstagram #farmtotable #farming #agriculture #intuitiveeating #RVA #localRVA #richmondva #richmondvirginia

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Lil' Sprouts Microgreens strives to promote healthy living by providing freshly grown microgreens to local restaurants and individuals. I am currently a freshman at VCU who has always had a passion for health, self-improvement, and just overall physical and mental well-being. I found this passion of mine through playing soccer, which I have committed nearly 15 years to now. As I got older I became fixated on ways in which I could improve my skills and would spend countless hours practicing. How I would go about improving my soccer skills later transcribed into the way that I would end up viewing everything in my life and would inspire me to pursue a career path in entrepreneurship and health. One day I came across the concept of microgreens and their significant health benefits and started to grow them for my own consumption. From there I started to pass out samples to teachers in my school, taking samples to local restaurants and started going to the local Farmer's Markets'. As a result of doing so, I soon realized there was a demand for these tiny greens. This was the start of Lil' Sprouts Microgreens, a potentially sustainable business venture that I can say was started in my own backyard. My business philosophy is centered around the concept of sustainability. Minimizing waste and leaving the Earth in a better condition than we had originally found it is the least that we can do for our planet. Though we are not USDA certified organic, we take part in strict organic practices by using organic and non-GMO seeds.