What does it mean to be USDA Organic?
Organic foods are made according to specific growing and production standards. The use of conventional non-organic pesticides, insecticides and herbicides is greatly restricted and avoided. Before a product can be labeled ‘organic,’ a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet organic standards. In addition, the manufacturing facility is carefully inspected to ensure strict standards are adhered to.
Organic farming uses natural fertilizers and crop rotation to minimize insects and diseases and maximize the soil health. This reduces external influences that could compromise the purity of the harvest and eliminates synthetic pesticides, hormones and antibiotics. It places a strong focus on renewable resources and protecting the environment.
Grown on more than 1,700 acres of chemical-, fertilizer- and toxic-free land, our vegetables and fruits are field-/vine-ripened and are processed in a strict, quality controlled manufacturing environment.