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Growers and distributors of organic produce, including certifiers, and related resources and information.
Save Your Money
Buy Groceries Online and Save at the Pump and in Your Pocket!
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Organic Graphic Design
All You Need for Your Organic Products. High-Quality Designs
www.OrganicAgricultureDesign.com
Organic Vegetables
Fresh Local Fruit, Vegetables, Fish & Flowers! Open Tues and Saturdays.
www.PasadenaFarmersMarket.org
Certified Organic Farm
Locally Grown High Quality Organic Fruits & Vegetables. Order Today.
www.FarmFreshToYou.com
Organic Zone Diet
Healthy, Balanced Meals & Snacks. In Home Delivery. Sign Up Now!
www.ZoneHealthy.com
Organic Certification
Full Service Organic Certification Trade Association, Info, & Support
www.ccof.org
Organic Food
Organic Valley- Certified Organic Food- Taste The Difference Today!
www.OrganicValley.coop
fresh&easy
Great food you can trust at prices you can't believe. Shop today.
www.freshandeasy.com
Eatwell Farm Organic Box
Fresh produce & eggs delivered to your neighborhood. For more info..
www.eatwell.com
Organic Gardening Supply
Save on organic garden fertilizers, beneficial insects & pest control.
arbico-organics.com
Organic Food Delivery
LAbite.com delivers from over 600 Los Angeles area restaurants.
www.LAbite.com
Farming and Agriculture
Deer, Rabbit, & Vole Repellent for Organic Farming & Agriculture
www.Plantskydd.com
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A-Z Organic Farming Provider Directory
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Agri-Cultures International
Manufacturing and selling via the Internet an agri-cultures product to restore natural health and balance to soil and water media.
www.agri-culturesintl.com
Albert's Organics
Supplier of organic produce with locations in New Jersey, Florida, California, and Colorado.
www.albertsorganics.com
USDA National Organic Program
Purpose is to develop and implement national standards that govern the marketing of agricultural products as organically produced, to facilitate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced, and ensure consumers that such pr...
www.ams.usda.gov
B
BioFood.net
Organic information and produce trading platform.
www.biofood.net
C
California Certified Organic Farmers
Only certifies organic farmers, processors, retailers, and wholesalers who comply with our industry-setting standards and those required by state and national laws.
www.ccof.org
D
Driscoll's Berries
Grower and marketer of strawberries, raspberries, black bushberries and blueberries, features include berry information and news; based in Watsonville, California.
www.driscolls.com
E
Equal Exchange
Worker-owned co-op based in Canton, Massachusetts that offers coffee direct from small-scale farmers in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
www.equalexchange.com
H
H. Brooks
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based supplier of produce.
www.hbrooks.com
J
Jerzy Boyz
A small organic apple and pear orchard in Chelan Washington.
www.jerzyboyz.com
M
Melissa's/World Variety Produce
Los Angeles, California-based distributor of specialty produce that offers an organic program.
www.melissas.com
N
North Farm Cooperative
Member-owned co-op based in Madison, Wisconsin, that distributes natural and organic products to grocery stores and buying clubs in the Midwest US.
www.northfarm-coop.com
North Farm Cooperative
Member-owned co-op based in Madison, Wisconsin, that distributes natural and organic products to grocery stores and buying clubs in the Midwest US.
www.northfarm-coop.com
Natural Selection
A leader in specialty salad mixes. Grows, packages, and markets Earthbound Farm certified organic salads and vegetables.
www.nsfoods.com
O
OBIM Fresh-cut Fruit Co
Product line includes fresh-cut cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, pineapple, red seedless grapes and combinations of the above items in retail and food service pack sizes.
www.obimfreshcutfruit.com
Farming Research Foundation
Attempting to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming practices.
www.ofrf.org
Organic Product Exchange (OPE)
Ecommerce firm that enables users to discover products available in environmentally friendly industries.
www.organicandnature.com
OrganicInfo.com
Exists to serve as a worldwide source of information for the organic foods community.
www.organicinfo.com
Organic Valley
Farmer-owned and operated marketing cooperative that distributes nationally certified organic dairy, eggs, meats and vegetables. Based in La Farge, Wisconsin.
www.organicvalley.com
Oskri Organics
Thiensville, Wisconsin-based company that sells biodynamically grown organic products produced on farms around the world.
www.oskri.com
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Phillips Mushroom Farms
Sales of a variety of mushrooms, including regular, dried and organic. Based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
www.phillipsmushroomfarms.com
Pro Organics Marketing
Markets certified organic fruits, vegetables, and grocery items to Canada. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
www.proorganics.com
R
Rocky Mountain Fruit
Certified organic fruit supplier of apples, pears and garlic, located in Hotchkiss, Colorado.
rockymountainfruit.com
Rootabaga Enterprises
Supplier of organic produce including fruits, vegetables, juices,and commodities. Sells to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and food service operations in North America.
www.rootabaga.com
S
Texas Organic Citrus
Organically grown grapefruit and oranges shipped within the continental US.
www.stxorganics.com
SunRidge Farms
Organic and natural food company located in Santa Cruz, California.
www.sunridgefarms.com
Swanton Berry Farm
An organic strawberry farm, based in Northern California.
www.swantonberry.com
T
Aggie Horticulture
A Guide to Marketing Organic Produce.
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
W
Wood Prairie Farms
Specializes in organic potatoes.
www.woodprairie.com
Save Your Money
Buy Groceries Online and Save at the Pump and in Your Pocket!
Shop.Safeway.com
Organic Graphic Design
All You Need for Your Organic Products. High-Quality Designs
www.OrganicAgricultureDesign.com
Organic Vegetables
Fresh Local Fruit, Vegetables, Fish & Flowers! Open Tues and Saturdays.
www.PasadenaFarmersMarket.org

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Guide to Organic Farming

Start growing organic foods and grab a bite of the organic farming industry

By Thomas Langford


Organic farming is the fastest-growing sector in the agriculture industry. Retail sales have increased by 20% every year for the past decade, and by some estimates, annual sales of organic produce, food and drinks now exceed $20 billion. Restaurant chefs and consumers are turning to certified organic products for superior taste and quality.

It is easy to recognize that commercial organic farming is now a viable economic option for many producers. So how do you join the more than 13,000 organic farmers in the United States? Start by focusing on these three tasks:

1. Talk to someone in the organic farming business.

2. Learn about growing organic produce, raising organic livestock and producing other organic foods.

3. Purchase organic farming equipment and supplies.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done


Contact an organic farming organization

Before you invest too much of your time and money into starting your own commercial organic farming operation, get in touch with an organic farming organization. These groups can advise you on the risks and rewards of organic farming and even offer resources and grants.

I recommend: The Organic Farming Research Foundation offers contacts, research and grants for organic farmers. The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont is particularly helpful, offering a range of tips and resources for those who want to grow organic foods.

Educate yourself on organic farming methods

Since organic farming is an expanding industry, it is no surprise that a number of colleges and universities across the country offer courses on the organic farming business. These courses are infinitely valuable due to the strict requirements that organic farmers must follow in order to get their products certified as organic.

I recommend: The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service maintains a nationwide list of universities and colleges that offer organic agriculture programs. The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service offers 10 courses that detail organic farming in the US.

Buy organic farming equipment and supplies

Because strict requirements exist to get food certified as organic, before you grow products such as organic fruits and organic vegetables you may need to purchase some equipment and supplies that are specific to commercial organic farming. Fortunately, there are many businesses that cater to organic farmers.

I recommend: Organic Producer contains links to several major manufacturers of equipment for earth-conscious farmers. The Organic Trade Association maintains a directory that can link you to hundreds of supplies and products for organic farming.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  You may want to take the time to visit a successful organic farming business. Some, such as Stonyfield Farms in New Hampshire, offer tours to the public. To visit others, give them a call and see if someone would be willing to show you around.
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