Are you guys organic?

From: The Pastures of Rose Creek

Subject: Corrected - Are you guys organic?

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June 27th Newsletter View this email in your browser The Pastures of Rose Creek      Hey everyone! I hope that everyone has had a great week! I know many of us have caught World Cup Fever as of late... Here's the latest from the farm.  Organic vs Certified Naturally Grown      Probably the number one question we face when selling produce at the Farmer's Market or even talking about the farm is "well is it organic?" So here's an attempt to try and clear things up and explain a few differences. Please note, we understand this topic can be controversial to some... Certified Organic Typically for medium to large scale farms – farmers can sell anywhere from your local farmer's market to a Whole Foods store across the country. Offers "Government-backed assurance" - Inspected and ran by the federal government, USDA specifically  Require extensive records and higher fees for registration  Farms allowed to use synthetic substances approved by the USDA Approved substances tend to be very costly Certified Naturally Grown Typically for small scale farms –  sell direct to market, local restaurant and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Based off a peer review system. Farmers are required to inspect a farm and be inspected by another local farmer annually Grass Roots – Encourages farmers to share ideas with another  Helps build a sense of community Farmers have a deep passion for agriculture - to some of us, it is almost a religion Transparent certification process - All CNG farms have their inspection forms and declarations published online for public viewing. Ours is here - http://www.naturallygrown.org/producers/4381 Chemicals approved by the USDA are not approved by CNG. No processed foods. The Pastures of Rose Creek No chemicals whatsoever. Not in the pastures with our cows and chickens. Not in the garden with our produce. Natural. We believe in supporting our local community by providing high quality, healthy food. We want you to know us and know exactly what you are getting.  We believe that it is important to help not only our fellow farmers, but our neighbors as well      We aren't saying that Certified Organic is wrong or bad, it's just not for us. CNG was created to complement the National Organic Program. It more-so embodies the sense of community and farming philosophy we believe in so strongly. Additionally, there are various other certifications that many farms across the country use.      Based on all that I have seen in the farming world, I disagree with anyone that says Organic practices are superior than ours. Personally, I much rather have a local farmer declare my food safe than a government official. The Markets!   Our Grass-fed, Smoked Beef Bone Dog Treats are back! These healthy treats are made with the same chemical and hormone-free beef that we eat ourselves! We'll have all different sizes available for all different size dogs at BOTH the Athens and Oconee Markets. Get them quick - they sell out nearly as fast as our eggs do! Athens Farmers Market - Come see us at Bishop Park from 8am to 12pm. We will have our Piedmontese grass-fed beef fresh, free-range eggs and dog treats for sale!  Oconee Farmers Market -  Find us Downtown Watkinsville by the Court House from 8am to 1pm. We will be selling our Piedmontese grass-fed beef, free-range eggs and doggy treats! This week, we will have our Certified Naturally Grown produce to include Downtown Athens Farmers Market - THIS MARKET HAS MOVED LOCATIONS! We will be at the parking lot next to Creature Comforts Brewing Company, 271 W Hancock Avenue, from 4pm - 7pm! Come check out this new Farmer's Market location! Sunday Farm Stand - Come see us at 1051 Rose Creek Drive from 2pm - 4pm on Sunday! Just follow the signs on Colham Ferry!   Gold Club Deal        For this week, our Gold Club Deal is a free bag of Swiss Chard with purchase of Two pounds of Ground Beef! Swiss Chard makes a great topping for a delicious, juicy burger!      For the new subscribers - Our Gold Club is a Sunday Farm Stand discount that we offer to our Newsletter subscribers! Our farm stand is located at 1051 Rose Creek Drive, Watkinsville, GA and will be open from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday. Look for the signs on Colham Ferry! "For the love of community and all things farming" Your local farmers and friends, William, Russell and the farm family Facebook Copyright © 2014 The Pastures of Rose Creek, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our Facebook page or signed up at a local market. Our mailing address is: The Pastures of Rose Creek, LLC 1051 Rose Creek Drive, Watkinsville, GA Watkinsville, GA 30677 Add us to your address book