Here in Huntertown, Indiana, winter took it’s sweet time getting here! December 2015 was one of the warmest on record. It’s now February and winter has officially reared its head! The cold temperatures and below zero wind chills in January didn’t stop Ben from preparing the farm for the spring arrival of our first 2016Continue reading “Preparing the organic brooding barn”
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Does Organic Food Taste Better?
Taste is definitely a subjective issue. Some people think it tastes better and some don’t really notice a taste difference. We do know that hundreds of gourmet chefs across the nation are choosing organic food to prepare because they believe it has superior taste and quality. Check out this article from Forbes magazine about TheContinue reading “Does Organic Food Taste Better?”
Is Organic Food More Nutritious?
As of today, there is no definitive research that 100% supports this claim. It is extremely difficult to conduct studies that would control the many variables that might affect nutrients, such as seeds, soil type, climate, post-harvest handling, and crop variety. However, some recently published studies in peer-reviewed journals have shown that some organic foods do have higher nutritionalContinue reading “Is Organic Food More Nutritious?”
Why does organic cost more?
Certified organic products are generally more expensive than their conventional counterparts for a number of reasons. As the demand for organics continues to grow, the cost will continue to come down. When the cost is higher, consider these facts: Organic farmers don’t receive federal subsidies like conventional farmers do. Therefore, the price of organic foodContinue reading “Why does organic cost more?”
How do I know if it’s REALLY organic?
Rule #1: Look for this seal! Organic farmers are proud to display the USDA Organic Seal on their products. It’s a badge of honor some might say. Certified organic farmers go the extra 10 miles to comply with the long list of somewhat complicated federal and state regulations. In order to place this seal on theirContinue reading “How do I know if it’s REALLY organic?”
2016-2017 Flock
We here at Hoffman Certified Organics are ringing in the new year with a variety of 100% USDA Certified Organic birds. We are excited to be more than quadrupling last year’s chicken count. This year is shaping up to be a very busy and productive one. Here are the different types of birds we will beContinue reading “2016-2017 Flock”
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