FAQs

Hanson's Farm is not a Certified Organic farm. To be organic takes loads of paperwork and costs a large fee each year, but that does not mean we do not have organic produce. Approximately two-thirds of our produce is organic, including lettuce, swiss chard, beans, peas, carrots, basil, parsley, kale, rhubarb, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, and more. Under federal regulation, however, we are not allowed to call these vegetables organic. For other produce we use a system called Integrated Pest Management, or IPM. IPM is a low spray method of growing. It involves monitoring insect traps, scouting, and crop rotation that allows us to spray when threats are high. This eliminates the need for excessive spraying, and sometimes, eliminates spraying altogether. When we do need to spray, we use the newest and safest materials the market has to offer. We work every day to ensure the quality and safety of our fruits and vegetables. We are always looking into new and safer ways to grow. If you have more questions feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer them for you!