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Organic Food

Organic foods are foods that are produced or processed without the use of modern synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, the use of irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives. Organic foods also do not contain genetically modified ingredients. When livestock is involved, they must be reared without the routine use of antibiotics or growth hormones and must have regular access to the outdoors. 

In the United States, organic production is a system that is managed in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 and regulations in Title 7, Part 205 of the Code of Federal Regulations to respond to site-specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.

Organic food production is a heavily regulated industry, distinct from farming or private gardening. The United States (and many other countries) requires producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as “organic”. This certification process is a costly one that often prohibits small farmers from participation even though their farming practices comply with the regulations.

 

 

 

  • As an Owner you can be proud to be part of an organization that will…

    1. Provide as much local and fresh food as possible at a full service grocery store open to the public.

    2. Promote a more sustainable community where our resources are not depleted, polluted or destroyed.

    3. Keep our money in the local economy by supporting local farming and other locally produced goods and services.

    4. Offer good jobs with honest wages for local residents.

    5. Grow a large community of member-owners who, in turn, invest their money in a growing economy.

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