SOWING (MORE) SEEDS OF HOPE

Latham Hi-Tech Seeds launched its “Sowing Seeds of Hope” campaign in 2022 — our 75th year of business — to raise $75,000 for the American Cancer Society over three years.

Thanks to Latham® dealers, customers and employees, we raised $25,000 toward that goal by July 1, 2023! We’re on track to raise $25,000 again this year. The silent auction at 2023 Latham Dealer Kickoff in Bloomington, Minnesota, brought in $3,675.

A special thanks goes to Craig and Lori Haaland for their generous donation of a Latham Seeds t-shirt quilt, which was hand-crafted by Lori. We appreciate Latham’s R&D Team for their generous purchase price of $1,200. This quilt will be presented to a Latham dealer who is a cancer survivor.

Craig and Lori Haaland with the Latham Seeds t-shirt quilt

Everyone knows someone who has been personally affected by cancer, and our family is no exception. We also know firsthand what a gift hope can be, when Bill Latham’s life was extended for nearly six years thanks to medical advancements and a stem cell transplant. Those years were invaluable time that allowed Bill to meet his youngest granddaughter and enjoy moments with his five grandchildren — while also passing down business advice to his sons.

As Blood Cancer Awareness Month gets underway in September, Latham Seeds announces its commitment to year two of raising funds for the American Cancer Society. Watch the video to learn more about “Sowing Seeds of Hope”.

Employees and friends of Latham Seeds are invited to join the company owners and team members in raising funds for the American Cancer Society.

You’re also invited to celebrate Blood Cancer Awareness Month at home by enjoying a healthy breakfast made with eggs, which are an inexpensive source of high-quality protein.

Mixed Vegetable Frittata

Ingredients

• 10 Large Eggs
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup parmiagiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
• 18 scallions, white part only, thinly sliced
• 2 small shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cups yellow zucchini, diced
• 3 cups swiss chard, stemmed, chopped
• 2 tsp thyme leaves, chopped
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 medium red bell pepper, roasted, peeled
• 3/4 lb asparagus, cut into 2" lengths
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 large tomato, sliced into 8 rounds
• 16 basil leaves
• 1/2 Mozzarella, fresh, unsalted, sliced into 8 rounds

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Instructions

1. For the eggs: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Whisk the eggs and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.
2. In a cast iron pan, heat the olive oil and add the scallions, shallots, and cook 1 minute over medium heat. Add the zucchini and cook until they start to color. Add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted. Add thyme, pepper flakes, and cook to combine.
3. Add the bell peppers, asparagus, and salt to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus are soft but still al dente, reduce heat and cook until completely tender.
4. Gently stir in the spinach, stirring often, until the spinach wilts. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until most of the liquid is evaporated, stirring often, for about 2 to 6 minutes.
5. To prep the tomatoes and basil: Lay the tomato slices on a piece of paper towel. Cover with another paper towel and gently press to absorb extra moisture and set aside.
6. Pour the eggs over the vegetables, and reduce heat to low. Cook until you can see that the eggs are setting on top of the vegetables, about 5 minutes. Garnish top of eggs with tomato slices, and top each tomato with a basil leaf and slice of mozzarella.
7. Stack remaining 8 basil leaves, roll lengthwise, and cut crosswise into thin strips. Sprinkle basil and remaining Parmesan over the top of the frittata. Bake until the top of the frittata is browned and puffy, about 15 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve immediately.

Photo and Recipe Source: Iowa Food and Family Project and Iowa Egg Council