Why Organic?
Protects Our Health
Organic food production limits the use of toxic chemicals into the environment
and into our food supply. By eating organic foods you support a healthy lifestyle
for yourself, your children, and for the farmworkers in the fields.
Supports the Environment
Organic agriculture positively effects the environment by
creating a long term farming solution which both sustains
our land and water resources, as well as
supports the balance of our natural ecosystems.
Protects our Waters
Organic agriculture does not use chemicals that will pollute
our ground water, a primary source of our drinking water.
Creates a Diverse Ecosystem
Organic farming practices respect and support of our environmental
diversity by allowing a wide variety of plant species
and wild animals to thrive in
their natural habitats.
Organic Farms Build Soil
Organic agriculture builds the topsoil on the fields and
keeps it from eroding into our waterways.
Saves Our Energy Resources
Because organic farming does not rely on non-renewable fossil
fuels for crop production, it requires less of these resources
to operate.
Instead,
organic
farmers rely on cover crops, plant rotation and natural insect control
which does not involve the use of synthetic chemicals.
No Genetic Modification
Organic foods are never genetically modified or engineered,
nor are they ever irradiated.
Organic Product Meets Stringent Standards
The Organic certification process ensures that crops have
been grown and handled according to the strict standards
put forth by
the USDA
in the
National Organic
Standards, assuring that no toxic chemicals have been used in
the growing and handling process.
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