Why choose organic?

There are actually a number of reasons for you to choose to incorporate organic foods into your diet. Certain pesticides and fertilizers in use today may actually be toxic to the health of farm workers, and our rivers, lakes and streams are becoming polluted by runoff containing these chemicals.

And if the chemicals aren’t good for farmers or for the environment, they are not good for you and your family, either.

But there are other reasons to make organic product selections—and one of the best is, quite simply, the taste. Because they are grown and allowed to ripen naturally, fruits and vegetables have a delightfully fresh taste, while meats are full of flavor. That’s why so many quality restaurants now regularly incorporate organic foods into the menus they serve their guests.

Don’t believe us? The next time you’re out shopping, purchase an apple, peach or pear from a traditional grocery store. Then stop in and buy one from us. One bite, and we think you’ll notice the delicious difference.

What is organic?

To be certified organic, food must be produced as cleanly and naturally as possible. For instance, fruits and vegetables must be grown without the use of irradiation, synthetic chemicals or materials that have been genetically engineered. In addition, sewage sludge cannot be used as a fertilizer. Meats and poultry may not have been treated with hormones or antibiotics and must have been given organic feed.