Everything from very general statements about our growing
practices, to extremely specific information about each individual crop. In particular
you will find information about whether or not a crop is sprayed, and if it is, details
about the pesticides we use. You will find that
each section answers the most common questions raised by the previous section.
The
first section answers the questions: "Lewis Creek Farm, are they organic?"
and "What do they mean by ‘Ecologically Grown’?"
Likewise the second
section answers the question: "So, some of their crops are sprayed, is this
spinach sprayed?"
1) Lewis
Creek Farm - Ecologically Grown A condensed statement of the practices that
protect the environment, keep land in agriculture, produce local food and provide
a reliable income for farmers.
2) Chart
of Pesticide Use Which crops at Lewis Creek Farm are sprayed and which crops
aren’t.
4)
Key to Specific Pesticides Detailed
information about any pesticides we use, including those approved for organic production
and those not approved, and their relative toxicity.
6) Comparison
of Pesticide Toxicity This compares the relative toxicity of common pesticides,
including those that are approved for organic production and those that are not approved.
This also shows which are used at Lewis Creek Farm and which are not.