Understanding Organics

Remember the day when all the food on the dinner table was organically grown? Back then, tomatoes ripened on the vine, growing into bright, red and juicy tomatoes - and tasting like tomatoes, not cardboard. Pest control consisted of armies of ladybugs or chickens pecking for snails; and fertilizer...well the cows took care of that.

Farmers didn't depend on synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers like so many do today. Those chemicals didn't even exist. Neither did artificial chemical food additives. Back then, the only thing irradiating crops was the sun.

The food at Jimbo's...Naturally! takes us back to those times: pure, wholesome food, just like it used to be. Yet, today's organically grown food is even more than that. It's food grown with a modern awareness that supports organic farming that is as beneficial to us, our children and the environment as it is to the farms.

Our philosophy is simple, but the issues surrounding organically grown food can seem confusing and complex. Keep reading and we'll answer some of the most common questions about organically grown food.

What is organically grown food?

Put simply, it is food grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. It also means it is processed without such procedures as irradiation (exposing food to by-products of nuclear power to extend shelf life) and genetic engineering (methods used to genetically modify organisms or influence their growth and development by means that are not possible under natural conditions or processes).

However, that is just the beginning. Organic farming encompasses an entire philosophy that nurtures rather than depletes the soil in which crops grow. This philosophy takes into account natural rhythms and cycles. Organic farmers use nature's own solutions to overcome problems. In doing so, they reduce chemical contamination of the environment and contribute to the health of the land now and for future generations.

How do organic growing practices differ from conventional methods?

Rather than administer chemical fertilizers, organic growers prefer to build and nourish the soil with procedures such as cover crops (temporary crops that impart valuable nutrients when plowed under). They sustain soil fertility by adding natural nutrients to the soil such as bone meal, fish meal, seaweed or animal manure and through crop rotation. They weed the old-fashioned way, by hand, rather than apply herbicides and they let nature participate in pest control, releasing predator insects instead of spraying with pesticides. As one organic grower put it, "This country was built on the wealth of its soil. We are losing that and we have to work with nature to get it back."

What is the difference in taste and nutrition between organically grown produce and food that is grown conventionally?

Nutritional value depends on the specific mineral content of the soil in which the crop is grown, but we believe that organic growing practices (which concentrate on building healthy, fertile soil) almost always translate into a nutritionally superior product. The same goes for flavor. In addition, because so much of Jimbo's produce is grown locally, you also get the freshest products in the marketplace.

Does it really matter whether we feed our children fruits and vegetables that are organically grown?

We at Jimbo's...Naturally! believe strongly that it does matter, and here's why: pound for pound, children eat more than adults. This is not news to parents. Unfortunately, if the food is not organically grown, the more kids eat the more pesticides they consume. This can multiply their health risks from toxic pesticide residues. Children also eat far more fruit, relative to their body weight, than do adults. While fruit is invaluable in the diet, it is more likely than other foods to be contaminated with pesticide residues when not grown organically.

The immature physiology of children may also make the young more susceptible than adults to the toxic effects of pesticides. Yet most government standards for acceptable pesticide residue in food are based on adult eating patterns. The exact magnitude of the health risk to children is open to debate, but there is little question that children face a higher risk from pesticides than adults. Eating food grown without these dangerous chemicals makes the whole question simpler. When you feed your children organically grown food, you know you are giving them the healthiest food nature has to offer.

We at Jimbo's...Naturally! want to be as certain as you do about our food, so we rely both on third party certification and knowing our suppliers. We stand behind every Jimbo's product with honesty and integrity, which are qualities that are equally vital to ensuring that what you're buying is truly organically grown. During our nearly three decades in business, we've built up solid relationships with local organic growers. We talk to them, visit their farms and eat their food; all that means you can rely on organically grown produce.


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Understanding Organics Remember the day when all the food on the dinner table was organically grown? Back then, tomatoes ripened on the vine, growing into bright, red and juicy tomatoes - and tasting like tomatoes, not cardboard. Pest control consisted of armies of ladybugs or chickens pecking for snails; and fertilizer...well the cows took care of that. Farmers didn't depend on synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers like so many do today. Those chemicals didn't even exist. Neither did artificial chemical food additives. Back then, the only thing irradiating crops was the sun. The food at Jimbo's...Naturally! takes us back to those times: pure, wholesome food, just like it used to be. Yet, today's organically grown food is even more than that. It's food grown with a modern awareness that supports organic farming that is as beneficial to us, our children and the environment as it is to the farms. Our philosophy is simple, but the issues surrounding organically grown food can seem confusing and complex. Keep reading and we'll answer some of the most common questions about organically grown food. What is organically grown food? Put simply, it is food grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. It also means it is processed without such procedures as irradiation (exposing food to by-products of nuclear power to extend shelf life) and genetic engineering (methods used to genetically modify organisms or influence their growth and development by means that are not possible under natural conditions or processes). However, that is just the beginning. Organic farming encompasses an entire philosophy that nurtures rather than depletes the soil in which crops grow. This philosophy takes into account natural rhythms and cycles. Organic farmers use nature's own solutions to overcome problems. In doing so, they reduce chemical contamination of the environment and contribute to the health of the land now and for future generations. How do organic growing practices differ from conventional methods? Rather than administer chemical fertilizers, organic growers prefer to build and nourish the soil with procedures such as cover crops (temporary crops that impart valuable nutrients when plowed under). They sustain soil fertility by adding natural nutrients to the soil such as bone meal, fish meal, seaweed or animal manure and through crop rotation. They weed the old-fashioned way, by hand, rather than apply herbicides and they let nature participate in pest control, releasing predator insects instead of spraying with pesticides. As one organic grower put it, "This country was built on the wealth of its soil. We are losing that and we have to work with nature to get it back." What is the difference in taste and nutrition between organically grown produce and food that is grown conventionally? Nutritional value depends on the specific mineral content of the soil in which the crop is grown, but we believe that organic growing practices (which concentrate on building healthy, fertile soil) almost always translate into a nutritionally superior product. The same goes for flavor. In addition, because so much of Jimbo's produce is grown locally, you also get the freshest products in the marketplace. Does it really matter whether we feed our children fruits and vegetables that are organically grown? We at Jimbo's...Naturally! believe strongly that it does matter, and here's why: pound for pound, children eat more than adults. This is not news to parents. Unfortunately, if the food is not organically grown, the more kids eat the more pesticides they consume. This can multiply their health risks from toxic pesticide residues. Children also eat far more fruit, relative to their body weight, than do adults. While fruit is invaluable in the diet, it is more likely than other foods to be contaminated with pesticide residues when not grown organically. The immature physiology of children may also make the young more susceptible than adults to the toxic effects of pesticides. Yet most government standards for acceptable pesticide residue in food are based on adult eating patterns. The exact magnitude of the health risk to children is open to debate, but there is little question that children face a higher risk from pesticides than adults. Eating food grown without these dangerous chemicals makes the whole question simpler. When you feed your children organically grown food, you know you are giving them the healthiest food nature has to offer. We at Jimbo's...Naturally! want to be as certain as you do about our food, so we rely both on third party certification and knowing our suppliers. We stand behind every Jimbo's product with honesty and integrity, which are qualities that are equally vital to ensuring that what you're buying is truly organically grown. During our nearly three decades in business, we've built up solid relationships with local organic growers. We talk to them, visit their farms and eat their food; all that means you can rely on organically grown produce.