Why Organic Matters
Nutrient density. No persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. No synthetic growth or breeding hormones. No antibiotics. No GMOs. Animal care.
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Fall Vegetable Casserole
by Stonyfield
Warm, hearty and nutritious, this casserole is a wonderful way to use your autumn garden or CSA harvest. Use whatever fall vegetables you have on hand, and try it with shrimp or chicken.
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Shaved Fennel & Apple Salad Pear Tart
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Mocha Top and Bottom
by Organic Valley
This delicious concoction combines the goodness of organic butter, cream cheese and eggs with the rich flavors of coffee, chocolate and pumpkin—and is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Root Vegetable & Swiss Cheese Gratin Cranberry Mushroom Stuffing Brine Cured Roast Turkey with Maple Ginger GlazeDinner Conversation Cards
A truly special holiday party has delicious organic food and, of course, great conversation! Click here to get the conversation started with these fun downloadable table cards.
Why Choose Organic
1. Nutrient density.
Organic farmers nourish the soil that feeds our food. Research shows that organically-produced foods are higher in antioxidants and other nutrients than their conventional counterparts.
2. No persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.
Designed by intent to kill living organisms, persistent pesticides can be harmful to wildlife and human health, especially as they contaminate our food, air and water or accumulate in our cells. Synthetic fertilizers require large quantities of fossil fuels to produce, and contribute to soil degradation and ocean dead zones.
3. No synthetic growth or breeding hormones.
Avoiding synthetic hormones (which are frequently given to conventional dairy and meat animals to alter reproductive cycles and speed up growth) means less stress for animals, and reduced human exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
4. No antibiotics.
Overuse of antibiotics in farm animals leads to the development of dangerous antibiotic-resistant infections. Organic farmers instead rely on natural measures to promote and maintain animal health.
5. No GMOs.
Genetically engineered crops are a relatively recent technology with potentially devastating impacts on ecosystems and human and animal health. Organic regulations forbid the use of genetically engineered seeds or animals (including clones).
6. Animal care.
Organic philosophy means raising animals in harmony with nature. Quality animal care keeps animals healthy and productive, naturally. As we like to say, happy cows make the best milk!