Organic Farming

Organic farming seeks to maintain and improve the productivity of the land by encouraging and enhancing natural biological processes. Organic farmers nurture  healthy plants and animals by working to create a foundation of healthy soil.    Great attention is paid to nurturing the soil with composts, cover crops, rock minerals and natural fertilizers.  Plant disease and pests are controlled through the use of crop rotations, resistant varieties, cultivation, biological pest controls and botanical controls.  Animal health is maintained with wholesome food, adequate shelter, access to the outdoors and preventive health plans.  The use of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides are prohibited in certified organic production.

New York State is a wonderful place to farm organically and has been helping lead the organic movement nationally for many years.  Our diverse growing climate and vibrant urban and rural markets support an abundant cornucopia of food to feed all people of this great state!  While the national number of farmers unfortunately continues to rapidly decrease, the number of organic farmers in NYS has been on the rise!  NOFA-NY Certified Organic, LLC currently certifies over 600 farmers and processors.  In addition NOFA-NY, Inc has had over 100 signers to the Farmer’s Pledge™.