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What is Organic?
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be labeled "organic," a Government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards. Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too.


Will I find the USDA Organic seal on all 100 percent organic products, or products with at least 95 percent organic ingredients?
No. The use of the seal is voluntary. People who sell or label a product "organic" when they know it does not meet USDA standards can be fined up to $10,000 for each violation.


What is different about Organic Farmers?
As organic farmers, we grow food differently from conventional farmers because we choose to use nature's ways of solving farming problems. We grow plants without herbicides (weed killers) or fumigants (soil sterilizers). All of our fertilizer (plant food) is natural. Sometimes we do use some insecticides (insect killers) or fungicides (fungus killers), but only special ones that are approved for organic farming. And we use them less often than conventional farmers use chemicals on their crops. Substances approved for organic farming are usually made from natural ingredients and are less harmful to people, animals, and the environment. It takes a little more effort to grow food organically, but it is a good way to grow healthy, strong plants. To enrich the soil, organic farmers plant cover crops, such as bell beans and hairy vetch, that make the soil richer as they grow and when they are tilled under. We also use compost, a natural form of fertilizer that comes from different materials that have rotted away and broken down. We keep pests and diseases away by crop rotation, which means switching the location of plants each season. We also use natural insect repellents, and bring in good bugs that like to eat bad bugs. We do most of our weeding with tractors and also by hand with tools like hoes. Even though it takes a little more work, we think farming organically is the healthiest choice. Organic farming helps keep our air, soil, water and food supply clean. We also provide our farm workers and neighbors with a healthier environment. Organic farming helps make healthy food and a healthy planet!


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latest news

December 21st, 2006
We will be closed Thursday the 21st due to the snow. Thanks for your understanding and keep warm!


December 20th, 2006
Please, check out a new customer review. Just another satisfied Bliss customer.


November 21st, 2006
Happy Holidays! We will be closed for Thanksgiving and open from 10am to 3pm on the following Friday.


October 16th, 2006
Scarpelli's Breggo's have changed their lineup on what will be available. We have discontinued the 'Bacon Breggo' and replaced it with a 'Cheese Lovers Breggo'. Any questions, please contact us.


October 12th, 2006
Blissorganic.com is almost there. Thanks for your understanding. There is a little bit more content to come and more organization. Also, adding more graphics to the layout. The site should be final by the end of the month.