Salad Days Produce touts safety of CEA

FLORA, MS — July 22, 2026 — With food safety and produce sourcing receiving increased attention, Salad Days Produce BB #:371430 is introducing more buyers and consumers to the benefits of lettuce grown within a controlled greenhouse environment.

Located in Flora, Mississippi, Salad Days Produce grows fresh lettuce year-round using hydroponic production. Its enclosed greenhouse gives the company greater control over the conditions surrounding the crop, including water, nutrients, sanitation and access to the growing area.

“Our greenhouse allows us to manage the growing environment very closely from the beginning of the crop through harvest,” said Leigh Bailey, owner of Salad Days Produce. “The lettuce is protected from wildlife and many of the outside conditions that can affect crops grown in open fields.”

Because Salad Days grows indoors without traditional soil, the company can reduce exposure to several contamination pathways, including wildlife activity, agricultural runoff and soil-related hazards. Its controlled growing environment is supported by procedures for water management, sanitation, employee hygiene and product handling.

Although no agricultural system can eliminate every potential food safety risk, controlled-environment agriculture gives Salad Days greater visibility into how its lettuce is grown and handled throughout production.

“Food safety is built into the way we operate every day,” Bailey said. “We can closely monitor our growing conditions and maintain oversight of the product from the greenhouse through delivery.”

The enclosed greenhouse also reduces pest pressure, allowing Salad Days to grow its lettuce without chemical pesticides. Crops are produced using water and carefully managed nutrients rather than conventional soil-based methods.

In addition to providing greater control over the growing environment, Salad Days serves customers within its region, helping reduce the amount of time its lettuce spends traveling through the supply chain.

“Lettuce is highly perishable, so getting it to the customer quickly matters,” Bailey said. “Growing closer to the markets we serve helps us deliver a fresher product with a shorter and more transparent path from our greenhouse to the shelf.”

Recent food safety concerns have also encouraged more buyers and consumers to consider who grows their food and the processes used to produce it.

“People are asking more questions about where their food comes from, and we welcome that,” Bailey commented. “Knowing your grower and understanding how a product is raised can help buyers and consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.”

Salad Days has recently experienced increased demand from regional retailers and distributors seeking a reliable lettuce supply.  

Through its hydroponic greenhouse, Salad Days Produce supplies retail and foodservice customers with fresh, locally grown lettuce throughout the year. To learn more about the company, visit https://saladdaysproduce.com/ or contact info@saladdaysproduce.com

ABOUT SALAD DAYS PRODUCE

Salad Days Produce is a hydroponic greenhouse grower located in Flora, Mississippi. The company produces fresh lettuce year-round within a controlled indoor environment designed to support consistent quality, efficient resource use, and close oversight throughout the growing process. Salad Days serves retail and foodservice customers across the region with fresh, locally grown lettuce.

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Leigh Bailey

Owner

leigh@saladdaysproduce.com

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