Spend the day in town
shopping for organic produce at one of the several local farmers markets, and enjoy some of the local wine trails and wineries, selecting some of the finest California wines for dinner.
In the 1990s, Oluf and Debra Johnson began the three - year process of converting their conventional family farm to a certified - organic farm to realize the higher market
prices for organic produce and seeds.
The council also has plans to push the green - food agenda further, by introducing a requirement that 70 per cent of all ingredients used in its eateries are grown locally, with a
preference for organic produce.
This international trade show and conference provides the ideal
opportunity for organic produce professionals from around the world to network, exchange ideas, source new products and services, and do business with the industry's leading growers, distributors, packers, marketers and retailers.
As part of its commitment to supply the growing demand
for organic produce by consumers around the United States, The DiMare Co. will be introducing two new organic items to the fresh produce industry around mid-November.
She is recognized as a top spokesperson and a true
trailblazer for the organic produce segment, helping to propel organic produce from the fringe to mainstream mass - market retailing.
Environmental concerns and a series of food safety scares, such as BSE, have stimulated demand
for organic produce in recent years, leading to a substantial annual rate of growth for the sector.
Gliessman expects more research positions in organic agriculture to open up now that the National Organic Standards — which took effect on 21 October — have provided consistent
labeling for organic produce across the country.
The store, located at 1491 S. Dixie Highway, was not closed during its remodeling to make more
space for organic produce and a broader wine selection among other features.
Since Lloyd's post there has also been some speculation about the company backing off their ambitious
targets for organic produce, though it should be noted that this speculation was later denied.
Unfortunately, I was too overwhelmed with the everyday tasks of motherhood to do anything extra like
shop for organic produce, wash it, peel it, cook it and puree it.
At times organic produce presents an interesting issue for eco-conscious buyers because the increasing
demand for organic produce allows organic growers to be located much further away from the point of sale.
Consumer demand
for organic produce is growing rapidly.
I also love that I get to continue shopping
for organic produce and I really enjoy picking out all sorts of fun juice combinations like: