Farmers and Producers
Organic or Not?
We promote the principles of organic and sustainable farming methods but organic certification is not mandatory for our vendors. If you are in doubt, ask your farmer.
We promote the principles of organic and sustainable farming methods but organic certification is not mandatory for our vendors. If you are in doubt, ask your farmer.
- Certified Organic farmers possess certification with Canadian Organic Standards and the farm is audited yearly.
- Organic (Uncertified) farmers adhere to the principles of organic farming, but due to the high costs of certification, are not audited by a certifying agency.
- No Spray farms indicate that the farm does not spray pesticides, although some use herbicides to control weeds. Some farms spray weeds, but do not spray the food products.