A variety of natural techniques, such as this insect trap,  help prevent pest damage...

Q: Does "Organic" mean my fruit will be ugly, or blemished?

A: No!  You fruit will be selected from the finest available in our packing shed.   Organic growers use natural controls to limit pest damage.  Blemished fruit goes into processed foods like apple sauce and apple juice.  You get only the best of the best.

Q: How can I be sure your fruit is really organic?

A: All of our fruit is 100% Certified Organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.  This third party organic certification ensures you are getting fruit that has been grown completely without the use of chemical inputs.  The strict certification process applied by the Colorado Department of Agriculture includes a list of allowed materials, on farm inspections by an experienced certified, and a detailed growers report listing pest control methods, soil fertility plans, and also measures taken to ensure chemical contamination from other farms does not take place.

Q: What is the definition of "Organic?"

A: The following definition of "organic" was passed by the NOSB at its April 1995 meeting in Orlando, FL

"Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological
activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony.

‘Organic’ is a labeling term that denotes products produced under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act. The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole.

Organic agriculture practices cannot ensure that products are completely free of residues; however, methods are used to minimize pollution from air, soil and water.
Organic food handlers, processors and retailers adhere to standards that maintain the integrity of organic agricultural products. The primary goal of organic agriculture is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communities of soil life, plants, animals and people."

For more information about organically grown produce, please visit the Organic Trade Association's Web Site Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page at http://www.ota.com/faq.htm.