Holton Farms

Holton Farms is working hard to convert all of its vegetables and fruits to be certified organic. However, certain items in 2010 will not be raised organically because we simply can’t take the risk that they don’t turn out well. The items that we are not currently able to grow certified organic include: tomatoes, peppers, summer squash, corn, eggplant and apples.

That being said, there’s a HUGE difference between how we grow our “conventional” crops and how bigger industrial farms grow theirs. Whereas we only use chemicals when absolutely necessary to ensure the success of a crop, big non-organic commercial farms typically spray on a weekly basis as a preventative measure. This means that the conventional veggies you buy from the grocery store could have been exposed to chemicals up to 20 times prior to harvest. BIG difference.

Some of our produce this season will not be “certified” organic, but will be grown using entirely organic farming methods.

For those who only want to eat certified organic produce, remember that our partner farms offer organic varieties of all of the items we grow conventionally. For more about organics vs. conventional, we encourage you to visit the following link(s):

It’s Easy Being Green: Organic vs. Conventional Foods—The Gloves Come Off

Holton Farms is committed to being transparent about the way we do things. If you have any questions regarding any of our products or practices, please do not hesitate to email us at: jurrien@holtonfarms.com