Used medicinally for centuries, the power of turmeric can’t be denied. Many of the benefits of this root come from a substance called curcumin, the pigment which gives turmeric its bright orange color. Some items on turmeric’s lengthy list of health benefits include:

• Prevents inflammation
• Improves liver function
• Speeds bruise healing
• Prevents occurrence and replication of cancer cells
• Protects the heart
• Reduces risk of Alzheimer’s

And so on and so on… Turmeric’s warm, peppery flavor is perfect for seasoning soups, grains, stir-fries, and curries. Did we happen to mention that it’s also a digestive aide so it even helps eat itself!

Available in 5 or 30 pound quantity, our organic Hawaiian turmeric root is all set and ready to make you feel better. 303-299-9500

Heavy rains have flooded 2,000 hectares [approximately 4,950 acres] of banana plantations on the Ecuadorian coast. Other crops that were affected are cocoa, coffee, and rice.

“Infrastructure is needed to control the river channels,” Segunda Zona Agriculture Chamber president Evaristo Baque was quoted as saying. He suggested river dredging and planting trees on riverbanks as two measures that could be used to alleviate the problem.

Yet, as of now, the necessary infrastructure to avoid flooding has not been implemented. Baque stated that weather-related problems in winter were endemic for the Ecuadorian agricultural industry and implied that government should step in to fix the issue.

What this means for Grower’s: we’re pretty low on bananas. Everyone, in fact, is pretty low on bananas because Ecuador is the main supplier for many. This international shortage may hurt a bit but it’s also the perfect time to experiment with more local produce. Call now for some great deals on CA citrus! 303-299-9500

We got some great news in the most recent issue of OTA‘s “The Organic Report.” According to one buoyant article, 78% of American families are buying more organic produce!

Nearly half of all parents interviewed declared the main factor in their organic decision was the health of their families. Parents simply don’t want to risk the “…effects of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics…or artificial ingredients” found in most conventionally grown or processed foods.

This news should encourage all in the produce business to realize that organic is more than just a trend; it’s a way of life!

Due to fact that our big stupid brains won’t stop messing with genetics, we’ve reduced our once-wide variety within individual crops to staggeringly low numbers. For example, since 1903, corn dropped from 307 varieties down to a measly 12! Radishes are down from 483 to 27!!

We weep for the seeds lost…and we curse GMOs!

We recently posted on how to peel garlic in a few nanoseconds but what if we had a recipe that didn’t even require that short effort? We do – the great and powerful Garlic Stock!

GARLIC STOCK
4 whole garlic bulbs, unpeeled, broken up, and cloves smashed with the side of a knife
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
9 cups water

- In a large pot over high heat, combine the garlic, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour.

- Strain the garlic cloves, pressing down on them to extract all their liquid and discard or (better yet) compost them.

Like veggie stock, this homemade broth adds a rich and worth-it flavor to any soup, scramble, stir-fry, salad dressing, or pot of cooked grains. Use or freeze within 5 days for the freshest flavor.

Adapted from Bryant Terry’s Vegan Soul Kitchen

We love the bells, we do. Besides being so tasty and crisp, they’re also loaded with nutrients. Did you know that one cup of raw bell pepper delivers nearly 200% of your recommended daily vitamin C?

Give us a call to talk about our bell varieties – orange, green, red, yellow – all in 5 to 25 pound quantity. We’ve got your antioxidant needs covered!
303-299-9500

Thanks to our friends at Pizza Fusion for the glowing GO review! We love it when our customers are happy. Here’s a highlight:

“I am an early riser, often awake at 3:00 in the morning getting ready for my day. One such day, I awoke with a panicked ‘I forgot to place my produce order last night!’. So I dialed Grower’s Organic, prepared to grovel in to the answering machine. To my surprise, Brian Freeman answered the phone. So, a friendly voice to speak to in the middle of the night and a beautiful organic produce delivery later that morning…what more could one ask for in regards to customer service and business integrity?”

Click over to our Testimonials page to read the rest of this love letter and many more!

Shamrock Farms, the first dairy farm to be labeled organic, is about to lose its organic certification! According to this article, the USDA plans to pull Shamrock’s licensing after the Arizona farm failed to allow cows the pasture access required to be called organic. To be certified organic, milk must be:

1. Sourced from cows that eat pesticide- and herbicide-free feed.
2. Sourced from cows that receive no antibiotics or growth hormones.
3. Sourced from cows that spend at least three months outside on pasture.

Grower’s Organic proudly supplies all dairy from Organic Valley. Call us to find out more about this company and its wholesome products.
303-299-9500

Despite the fact that 45,000 signatures from the public opposed this genetically engineered product, the USDA went ahead and approved the unregulated planting of Monsanto’s new “drought-tolerant” corn.

Of course, we’re outraged by the USDA’s decision but we also see hope in the number of votes against such dangerous nonsense.

Click HERE to read more about the legislation, as well as the possible re-introduction of a chemical once used in “Agent Orange!”