Is Appleton Farms CSA organic?
At Appleton Farms CSA, our vegetables are grown in an environmentally sustaining manner – crops grow from greenhouse to harvest without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. The farmers use aged animal manure compost and organic fertilizers. Green manures and legume cover crops are planted to fix nitrogen, build soil organic matter, and prevent erosion. Seeds are organic when available, with inclusion of heirloom and open pollinated varieties. We control pests through the use of crop rotations, biological insecticides, and cultural practices such as the use of row covers. Some bugs we’ll just tolerate. The harvest is brought in from the field hours before you pick it up in the shareroom – it just doesn’t get any fresher!
