Some things are just no brainers, like knowing you can always find a lot of organic food at our stores. As the first nationally certified organic grocer in the US,we offer you the biggest and best choice we possibly can because it's an important part perhaps the most important part of our commitment to you and the planet. Choosing organic supports farmers and producers who believe in good health, quality foods and earth-friendly sustainable agricultural practices. And that's good for everyone, from the farm worker to the planet to your family and future generations too.

Organic agriculture is a production method that emphasizes the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality. Organic food products are produced using:

Agricultural management practices that promote healthy eco-systems and prohibit the use of genetically engineered seeds or crops, sewage sludge, long-lasting pesticides, herbicides or fungicides.

Livestock management practices that promote healthy, humanely treated animals by providing organically-grown feed, fresh air and outdoor access while using no antibiotics or added growth hormones.

Food processing practices that protect the integrity of the organic product and disallow irradiation, genetically modified ingredients (GMOs) or synthetic preservatives.

(Courtesy of our friends at The Organic Trade Association)

Organic products meet stringent standards Organic certification is the public's assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs.

Organic food tastes great! It's common sense well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become nourishing food for people and animals.

Organic production reduces health risks Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that sustain us.

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