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Why Organic?

A $10 billion dollar industry in the U.S. - pet food - may be unintentionally deceiving pet owners. A report by the Animal Protection Institute (API) indicated that it is not uncommon for pet food coming out of major manufacturers to contain slaughterhouse waste and grains considered "unfit for humans." This could include, the API report said, cancerous and diseased meats and whole grains that have had starch and oils removed by chemical processing.

Furthermore, the amount of grain products used in the manufacture of pet food has increased considerably over the past ten years. What was once considered filler is now often the major component of most pet foods sold in supermarkets.

Following are several good reasons why your pet would do better with organic:

Organic foods can help dogs and cats fight disease - just as they can in humans.

We love our bodies - our pets should be allowed to love theirs, too!

Organic ingredients are beneficial to creating and maintaining a strong immune system and are more easily digested by the body.

.Certified organic products are safer for the body because they are grown and used in our baking process without any synthetic materials or by-products, including fertilizer, pesticides, steroids, herbicides or insecticides.

There are no chemical antioxidants in any of our products, or the products we use in the formulation of our pet treats, to infiltrate your pet's bloodstream and/or organs.

Our products have no added fats or fillers, sugar or salt - all products which could adversely affect the health of your cat or dog.

.Our products are made with steam-distilled water with no chlorine, fluoride or other chemicals added.

Organic farming is good for the environment, for the farmers and for our future.
 

Twelve Reasons to Buy Local & Organic

Freshness … Locally-grown organic fruits and vegetables are usually harvested within 24 hours of purchase by the consumer. Produce shipped from as far away as California won't be that fresh.

Taste … Produce picked and eaten at the height of freshness tastes better.

Nutrition … Nutritional value declines, often dramatically, as time passes after harvest. Because locally-grown produce is freshest, it is more nutritionally complete.

Purity … Eighty percent of American adults say they are concerned about the safety of the food they eat. They worry about residue of pesticides and fungicides. These materials are not permitted in an organic production system either before or after the harvest.

Regional Economic Health … Buying locally grown food keeps money within the community. This contributes to the health of all sectors of the local economy, increasing the local quality of life.

Variety … Organic farmers selling locally are not limited to the few varieties that are bred for long distance shipping, high yields and shelf life. Often they raise and sell wonderful and unusual varieties you will never find in supermarkets.

Environmental Protection … Soil erosion; pesticide contamination of soil, air and water; nitrate loading of waterways and wells; and elimination of planetary biodiversity are but some of the problems associated with today's predominate farming methods. Organic growers use practices that protect soil, air and water resources, ¾ providing biodiversity.

Energy Conservation … Buying locally-grown organic foods decreases dependence on petroleum, a non-renewable energy source. One-fifth of all petroleum now used in the United States is used in agriculture. Organic production systems do not rely upon the input of petroleum-derived fertilizers and pesticides; this saves energy at the farm. Buying from local producers conserves additional energy at this distribution level.

Cost … Conventional food processes don't reflect the hidden costs of the environmental, health and social consequences of predominate production practices of, for example, connecting a water supply polluted by agricultural runoff, or obtaining medical treatment for pesticide-induced illness suffered by farmers or consumers. When those and other hidden costs are taken into account, as they should be, locally grown organic foods are seen clearly for the value they are, even if they cost a few pennies more.

A Step Towards Regional Self-Reliance … Dependency on faraway food sources leaves a region vulnerable to supply disruptions, and removes any real accountability of producer to consumer. It also tends to promote larger, less diversified farms that hurt both the environment and local economics/communities. Regional food production systems, on the other hand, keep food supplies in the hands of many, providing jobs and self-employment opportunities, and enabling people to influence how their food is grown.

Passing on the Stewardship Ethic … When you buy locally-produced organic food, you cannot help but raise the consciousness of your friends and family about how buying decisions can make a difference in your life and the life of your community, and how this basic act is connected to planetary issues.

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Heidi's Homemade, Inc. 1409 Grandview Ave. Columbus, OH 43212
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