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 farm workers in the fields.

Supports the Environment

Organic agriculture positively effects the environment by creating a long-term farming solution that both sustains our land and water resources and 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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