Farmer Mike Iniguez has proudly farmed in the Santa Barbara area for over 60 years, providing our community with year round delicious produce. A deeply humble and gentle soul, Mike's passion for organic growing comes from his dedication to protecting nature. Deep kindness and generosity are the backbone of his character.

The time has come for us to help him fight for his life.

Mike was diagnosed with stage 4 mesothelioma. He just underwent

a 16 hour surgery. He is now about to start 5 weeks of aggressive radiation treatment and is participating in a UCLA immunotherapy research trial. UCLA's Comprehensive Mesothelioma Program has been using lung-sparing surgery and innovative postoperative therapies that stress quality of life as well as survival.

Mike and Lorena have to move to Los Angeles for five weeks for Mike to undergo the radiation. Insurance covers 80% of the cost of procedure but the burden of affording a place to stay in Los Angeles falls squarely on their shoulders while the farm falls further and further behind at the most crucial planting time of the year.

It is time for us to step up and give back!