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Eden Farms
are proud to
have held Organic Certification
since 1983 |
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Organic
Delivery
Service Category
Highly Commended Award |
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WHAT IS ORGANIC FARMING
We grow crops without using any artificial fertilizers or pesticides, relying
on a combination of traditional farming knowledge and modern techniques to produce
good quality veg. We make sure that our soil is sweet and vital, so that we can
produce beautiful food for our customers.
WHY DO WE DO IT?
We are dedicated to supplying the consumer with food which has no hidden additives
and is produced without contaminating the environment.
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BUY IT?
Organic food contains no pesticide residues or GM ingredients, tends to be higher
in nutrients, and often tastes better. It is the product of an environmentally
friendly farming system, and is safe to eat.
IS ORGANIC FOOD BETTER FOR ME?
Pesticides have only been with us for a few decades, and that's nothing in evolutionary
terms! But with over 60% of some conventional produce carrying residues of chemicals
designed to be toxic, why risk it? Children consume a higher proportion of pesticides
to body weight, and are more susceptible to these than adults, but many health
conditions including cancer have also been linked to pesticide exposure.
Organic crops grow more slowly, because they aren't artificially fed; they tend
to have less water and more dry matter including higher vitamin and mineral content.
Get the best value for money by looking at quality in more ways than just skin
deep!
WHY BUY FROM EDEN FARMS?
Eden Farms is a pioneer organic farm now 22 years old, and we are completely
committed to making sure that small family organic farms in Britain continue to
feed our dedicated customers.
Our produce is fresh, local, UK, good value! Low food miles, max. nutrient content,
picked specifically to order, bursting with flavour and vitality, protecting your
local environment and countryside :
support local growers, not the imports you get in supermarkets!
WHY SHOULD I BUY LOCAL FOOD?
Buying direct from the farmer puts your money in our pockets, rather than into
a multiple shareholder's!
You are supporting small farms who want to produce food traditionally, rather
than factory-style
Local farms provide jobs and trade, and protect the local community
We reduce the pollution caused by transport and packaging requirements of multiple
chains.
We are accountable. You can visit us at markets and on the farm. You can phone
us. You can trust us
IS ORGANIC FARMING BETTER FOR WILDLIFE?
Years of spraying and regulation have reduced the food supply and living environment
for wild plants and animals in the UK countryside. Organic farms provide an oasis
of biodiversity and safety, even for unpopular life forms! At Eden Farms, we see
foxes, hares, bats, grass-snakes, goldfinches, wrens, and clouds of the threatened
sparrow!
HOW CAN YOU TELL IF FOOD IS ORGANIC?
All organic farms undergo exhaustive annual inspection by an official certification
body, and no organic products can legally be sold without this certification.
Always ask to see your supplier's verification!
Eden Farms has been registered with the Soil Association,
one of the most rigorous authorities in Europe, since 1983, and our certification
number is S31M.
WHY DOES IT COST MORE?
Organic food costs reflect the special care taken of the environment, and the
expense involved in maintaining a diverse and varied crop range. On Eden Farms,
we produce over 50 varieties of vegetables, that are rotated around the farm to
avoid disease build -up, but this costs more than if we grew only one thing.
Conventional farmers are struggling because food prices are too low, and taxpayers
are supporting this system through your taxes, and the Common Agriculture Policy.
Eden Farms does not receive any subsidies, and our prices represent a fair return
to us, and other small growers who we support.
HOW CAN I GET LOCAL ORGANIC FOOD?
Contact Eden Farms to learn more about deliveries and farmers markets in your
area!
OUR DELIVERY SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO BRING YOU FRESH VEG WITH THE MINIMUM PACKAGING
AND PROCESSING; WE AIM TO PROVIDE YOU WITH VEG AS CLOSE TO HOME-GROWN PRODUCE
AS POSSIBLE
SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS AND EAT THE BEST!
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