• What is organic food?
   
 • Is organic food better for your health?
   
 • Is organic farming better for the environment?
   
 • Are there any trace amounts of pesticides on organic produce?
   
 • Who regulates organic products?
   
 • What do organic farmers do to control pests if they can’t use chemicals?
   




Subscribe To The Market Newsletter
Stay informed of our coming culinary and cooking classes, special guest chef appearances, theme dinners and more.
Organic Produce
 

Is organic farming better
for the environment?

Yes. Less pesticide use means less pesticide running off into our streams and lakes and leeching into our groundwater. Studies of tap water near fields where pesticide use was prevalent indicate levels of pesticides in water that pose a serious health risk.