Why Buy Organic?
When Paul Hotchkiss began his venture in the world of produce he was faced with having to make a choice in the method of growing his vegetables. There was the conventional method, hydroponics or there was the organic way. As you already know, Paul chose to grow his produce organically.
When asked of Paul why he grows organically, his response is “because it’s fun”. What I think he means is that in spite of or perhaps because of the difficulties associated with growing organically, he enjoys the challenges of being able to grow a vegetable that is not only tasty and has some eye-appeal but is grown in what can be considered at times an hostile environment.
Organic refers not to the food itself but how it is grown. The methods used are based on a farming process that maintains and replenishes the soil’s fertility. Vegetables are grown without the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers. Side by side tasting has shown us the flavour advantage of organic production. As consumers of organic produce you can feel good about the healthy approach in which you feed your customers as well as supporting a system of agriculture that has more potential to be sustainable than conventional farming.
The Hotchkiss farms are certified organic through the OCIA and have maintained this status since the year 2000. It is through the guidelines and inspection processes of this governing body that consumers can be assured that the produce from Hotchkiss Herbs & Produce is held to the highest of standards in organic farming.
We encourage you to come for a visit to see how we go about bringing our vegetables to your grocery shelves and dining tables.
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