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 Organic farming does not synthetically stimulate growth. Instead it nurtures a rich living matrix of microorganisms and nutrients in the soil that can sustain plant and animal life.
Yes, it’s true, yields are lower and the prices are a bit higher, but flavor, health benefits and benefits to the growers and the planet are well worth the price.
These small farms are committed to nourishing and preserving the soils for future crops. Through their sustainable agriculture, these family farmers can lead healthier lives themselves and pass on land that is just as productive to future generations.
By buying from these dedicated farmers and paying a fair price for their products, you can make a difference:
- There are nearly 2 million farms in the United States, and contrary to popular belief, 80 percent are small farms, many of them family-owned.
- There is an increasing trend among small farmers to produce their crops organically, when possible, and for others, to use as few pesticides and herbicides as they can. Their products are frequently sold for reasonable prices at local farmers’ markets.
- Buying locally grown organic or natural produce helps the environment in two ways: It cuts down the use of toxic agricultural chemicals and it cuts down the emissions caused by long distance transport.
- For each one percent increase in organic food consumption in the U.S. alone, pesticide and herbicide use is reduced by over 10 million pounds per year.
- Approximately 2 percent of the food consumed in the U.S. is grown organically, however, the market for organic foods has increased by about 20 percent each year for the past ten years.
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Buying organic doesn’t have to be a burden, personally or financialy. Many supermarkets now carry large lines of organic foods. You can help, even if you just buy a bag of organic apples, a head of organic broccoli, or a chicken produced without hormones or antibiotics. Every little step adds up.
Garden of Life sources its ingredients from American organic farmers whenever possible. In addition:
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Homeowners use up to 10 times more toxic chemicals per acre than farmers.
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Non-organic lettuces are sprayed 25 times before harvest.
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- The ingredients in our supplements are organically and naturally produced as much as possible.
- We get fresh fish ingredients from fish caught in cold, clean Nordic waters.
- Our teas come from the pristine Wuyi Mountains of China.Go Now
- Our cacao is sustainably grown in the Amazon Rainforest.Go Now
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