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12 SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 THE MORNING CALL

ave you ever wondered what it really means to go organic? Organic
agriculture is more than just a trend – it’s a method of farming that
Hrespects and works with nature. Organic farming relies on natural
principles and techniques, as opposed to synthetic chemicals and pesticides,
to produce healthy and abundant food.
Organic farms go through a rigorous certification process and don’t use
synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
Organic farmers know that there is a direct connection between the
food we eat and the health of our bodies. That’s why at Rodale Institute,
we’ve strived for over 70 years to pioneer organic farming techniques that
grow nutritious food free of toxins, pesticides, and other harmful substances.
We know that for many people, protecting their family’s health is a top prior-
ity. That’s why we conduct rigorous research about the benefits of organic
farming at our 333-acre experimental farm in Kutztown and work hard to
ensure that organic food is accessible to everyone.
As our research has shown, conventional and organic agricultural meth-
Going Organic? Despite an abundance of calories in the modern diet, food today is less nutri-
ods have vastly different consequences for both the environment and people.

tious than it used to be. Conventional farming practices deplete the soil and
make it impossible for plants to get the nutrients they need. When food is
grown organically, those nutrients thrive in the soil and get transferred to the

That’s why Rodale Institute aims to bring organic produce to as many
Le
Let Us Bring the Farm to You!t Us Bring the Farm to You! plants we eat, improving human health in the process.
people as possible. Our Agriculture Supported Communities (ASC) program
is a farm share that offers a weekly selection of organic produce and pasture-
raised meats to families in the Lehigh Valley region. ASC is a unique program
that allows participants to pay week-to-week, rather than the upfront pay-
ment that is required by many traditional Community Supported Agriculture
(CSA) programs. Rodale Institute’s ASC shares and Farmers Markets also

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