Beyond Organic

As more corporations and agribusiness conglomerates enter the organic market in search of greater profits, the term organic - and everything it stands for - is quickly being eroded through policy changes pushed through by powerful lobbyists and loopholes in the regulations themselves. At Four Hands Farm we go beyond the label and beyond the letter of the law to bring you the freshest, best tasting, most nutiritious food we can - without harming our local ecosystem, destroying soil health or sacrificing the farm and its future in the name of profit.

To learn more about sustainable agriculture and why buying locally grown food is good for you, our community and the planet please visit our other pages listed under 'Beyond Organic'.

Is Four Hands Farm certified 'Organic'?

Although Four Hands Farm is not yet identified as “organic” by a third party certifier, we do adhere to the principles of organic agriculture as set forth by IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements – www.ifoam.org):

The Principle of Health

Organic Agriculture should sustain and enhance the health of soil, plant, animal, human and planet as one and indivisible.

The Principle of Ecology

Organic Agriculture should be based on living ecological systems and cycles, work with them, emulate them and help sustain them.

The Principle of Fairness

Organic Agriculture should build on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to the common environment and life opportunities.

The Principle of Care

Organic Agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the environment.