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Every operator’s path to organic certification is different. Learn more about about the different paths to organic certification in our “Operator Spotlight” series.
Allan Kettle: Organic Farming in Alberta
Allan Kettle’s father, who ran the family farm before Kettle, had never used synthetic fertilizers or sprays. Kettle continued his father’s practices, which were based in organic farming principles, when he took over the farm. It was only natural, then, for Kettle to pursue organic certification in the mid-1990s.
Askegaard Organic Farm: Sustainability and Transparency in Minnesota
“I decided to pursue organic certification because growing crops organically aligns with my values,” Mark Askegaard said, reflecting on his decision to transition his fifth-generation farm from a conventional operation to an organic operation in the mid-1990s.
Bessette Creek Farm: a Canadian organic garlic farm
Brandi Ranger, of Bessette Creek Farm in British Columbia, decided to grow her farm’s garlic organically because she and her family wanted to produce high quality food that also had a positive impact on the environment. “[That] is very important to us as a family,” Ranger said.