ORGANIC PIONEERS FROM THE BEGINNING
Nature’s Path products were the first USDA certified organic cereals on the market and since then our company and founders have worked tirelessly to keep organic advocacy at the forefront of our mission. We continually invest in farmland, converting it to organic, and we always challenge organic standards for the better.
WHAT IS ORGANIC
Simply stated, organic refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. Organic regulations place strict limits and prohibitions on the use of toxic and persistent pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge and irradiation. Organic farmers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, and biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible. Organic is more than simply not using chemicals, it is about building healthy soil for the future.
ORGANIC FARMING IS
To us, organic farming is synonymous with building healthy soil. Healthy soil contains natural microbial life in the soil is unequaled at providing the optimum nutrition to plants.
CONVENTIONAL FARMING
Common ingredients used in non-organic farming are pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, and ionizing radiation.
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ORGANIC MEANS BETTER FOOD
Studies have found that organic food contains, on average, 25% higher concentrations of eleven different nutrients than their conventionally-grown counterparts! Organic fruits and vegetables have also been shown to be approximately 30% higher in antioxidants.
ORGANIC MEANS CARING FOR THE LAND
Organic farmers work to retain wetlands and other natural areas, protect biodiversity by collecting and preserving seeds and growing unusual varieties and respect the balance of the ecosystem by encouraging wildlife.
ORGANIC MEANS LESS FOSSIL FUELS
A recent farming systems trial conducted by the Rodale Institute concluded that organic farms use 45% less energy than conventional farming practices and still manage to outperform conventional farms in years of drought.