Practicing organic farming methods is only part of our equation for cultivating nutrient-rich plants. The other part is we do everything we can to leave the soil in a better place than we found it every time we're done harvesting.
Organic and regenerative farming methods are not the same on all farms. Growing nutrient-dense whole foods requires a real commitment to the soil – a commitment not everyone is willing to make.
For decades, our dedication to cultivating healthy soil has allowed us to maximize the nutrient density in our products, delivering them as close to nature as possible, and producing the kind of nutritional vitality that changes lives.
Soil Health
Our soil has vitality. It is literally a bio-diverse community thriving with thousands of living organisms. The continuous cycle of life in our soil cultivates a natural source of plant nutrition versus relying on petroleum-based fertilizers. Our organic farming methods foster good aggregation, air and water movement, high organic matter, and the right combination of microorganisms.
Organic Farming
We take a holistic approach to organic farming. Our organic certification guarantees there are no synthetic pesticides and no genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used to grow our crops. There are no rescue methods in organic farming. We rely solely on our farmers, our diverse rotations, and the resilience of our living soil.
Regenerative Farming
We believe responsible farming doesn’t just take from the earth – it gives back to it. Our regenerative and conservation farming practices help to ensure that the soil we pass on to future generations will be healthier than the soil we inherited. We give our soil the time and care it needs to replenish its biodiversity – which is not only essential to the quality of our products, but also to the sustainability of the environment.
“ Sustainable organic agriculture is neither the easy nor the cheap way to farm. I believe it’s the right way to farm. ”
Christine Mason
Farm Operations Manager
Years with Standard Process: 21 years
Years Farming: 34 years
“ Understanding exactly how essential the farm is and knowing no other producers are growing their ingredients like this...that is special. ”
Jack DuBois
Farm Specialist
“ I love the fact that what I do for “work” is helping people to become healthier and happier. ”
Rachel Mason
Farm Specialist
“ Every day is like coming home to family. We’re all working toward a common goal. ”
Lynette Carpenter
Farm Specialist
Years with Standard Process: 6 years
Years Farming: 22 years
“ Se lo digo a todo el mundo. Este es un buen lugar para trabajar. Lo que hacemos es bueno para todos. ”
Luis Miranda
Farm Specialist
Years with Standard Process: 10 years
Years Farming: 40 years
“ You just hope that you are helping other people. ”
Britt Minton
Farm Specialist
Years with Standard Process: 35 years
Years Farming: 35 years
“ What I was doing became very automated, wasn’t hands-on anymore. So I went full-circle, went back to the farm. ”
Darren Poulson
Production Supervisor
Years with Standard Process: 21 years
Years Farming: 54 years
“ Organic farming matters because it takes more into account than just the amount of food you’re growing. ”
Ben Bartlett
Farm Property Supervisor
Years with Standard Process: 5 years
Years Farming: 43 years
“ What we do here is change people’s lives. It’s unreal that I’m a part of that. ”
Jamie Koutsky
Farm Specialist
Years with Standard Process: 22 years
Years Farming: 25 years
“ Organic farming, the way our parents did. ”
Dave Kamber
Farm Specialist
Years with Standard Process: 16 years
Years Farming: 37 years
“ I strongly feel farming is something that’s in your blood. I feel like I’m doing my part in making a quality food source for people. ”
Steve Mason
Outside Supervisor
Years with Standard Process: 17 years
Years Farming: 46 years
Meet Our Farmers
Our farmers are experts at their craft, and organic farming is their way of life. Led by our Farm Manager, Christine Mason – a highly respected leader in the organic farming community – our team’s instincts and innovative thinking ensure our farm brings in a successful harvest. Working closely with the research and development team while leveraging technology to outsmart nature’s challenges, this team truly takes soil health and organic farming to a whole new level.Our farm professionals collectively represent over
over
138 YEARS
Standard Process farming experience
and
315 YEARS
of total farming experience
Explore our over-700 acre farm.
Learn which crops we regularly grow. See how we take care of our fields. And experience what our farmers do on a daily basis.
Explore the Farm
“The most unique thing about our harvested products is that they don’t travel across the country to get processed, they simply travel down the road.”
Christine Mason
Farm Operations Manager
We protect vital nutrients by harvesting our crops only when they are ready.
Once our crops reach their prime harvesting time, we transport them directly to our farm’s on-site juicing and drying facilities to begin the processing cycle. Farm products then travel down the road to our manufacturing facility to continue being processed and inspected for quality.
From soil to supplement, we apply stringent standards throughout our entire process – always setting a high bar with excellence as our standard.
Soil Management
Harvesting
Processing
Quality Control
Manufacturing
Our Organic Farming Methods
Nature provides the foundation for all our nutritional needs. It has always been our mission to protect it at all cost. We have led the way in innovative organic farming and regenerative practices to ensure that the quality of our farmland is maintained for years to come. Today, our Nutrition Innovation Center is putting science behind many of the practices we have used for years. These methods not only improve our products, but also our world for the future.
Seed Selection
We use certified organic seeds whenever they are available, whether they are purchased or seeds saved from our own farm. We never use genetically modified seeds.
Farming Technology
We utilize many of the latest tools, including GPS technology to plant and cultivate with higher accuracy, the Einbock Cultivator for precise weeding at high speeds, and drones to evaluate our plants, soil, and more.
Environmental Buffers
Our farm is surrounded on all sides by environmental buffers to minimize the impact of nonagricultural land and synthetic inputs from conventional farming practices.
Weed Control
Organic weed-control standards are strictly adhered to through weed management techniques including cultivating, mowing, hand weeding, cover crops, drone technology, and crop rotation.
Composting
We use composting, nature’s way of recycling, to increase fertility and soil health on the farm. It also keeps more than 2 million pounds of byproduct solids out of landfills annually.
Soil Samples
Soil samples are taken annually to determine mineral and nutrient levels in the soil. No synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are ever used in our organic growing process.
