North Star Organics :: Organic Cherries » Why Cherries http://northstarorganics.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:42:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Martha Stewart Living Magazine arrives in mailbox’s throughout the country! http://northstarorganics.com/martha-stewart-living-magazine-arrives-in-mailboxs-throughout-the-country/ http://northstarorganics.com/martha-stewart-living-magazine-arrives-in-mailboxs-throughout-the-country/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:52:50 +0000 Emily http://northstarorganics.com/?p=588 “Cherries Jubilee: At one organic farm in FRANKFORT, MICHIGAN, the heart of cherry country, friends and relatives gather for the harvest and a day of sweet celebration” begins a beautiful 8 pages featuring North Star Organics, the cherry industry, organics and the joy of family and friends. JOIN THE HARVEST: Watch the cherry picking and get more recipes on the iPad edition. download it from the iTunes Store.

We are honored by the wonderful text written by Miranda Crowell, the beautiful pictures taken by Christopher Baker and assistant and especially the producers Christine Albano and Kristian Kurek for all their coordination, patience and understanding.

EAT MORE CHERRIES!

]]> http://northstarorganics.com/martha-stewart-living-magazine-arrives-in-mailboxs-throughout-the-country/feed/ 0 The Dirty Dozen: Top 12 Foods to Eat Organic http://northstarorganics.com/the-dirty-dozen-top-12-foods-to-eat-organic/ http://northstarorganics.com/the-dirty-dozen-top-12-foods-to-eat-organic/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:31:54 +0000 Emily http://northstarorganics.com/?p=348 According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), consumers can reduce their pesticide exposure by 80% by avoiding the most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating only the cleanest.

- Spinach                                      – Celery

- Grapes[imported]                  – Nectarines [imported]

- Blueberries                                – Strawberries

- Peaches                                       – Potatoes

- Apples                                        – Kale

- Sweet Bell Peppers               – Leafy Greens

Cherries have moved to #16

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]]> http://northstarorganics.com/organic-cherry-harvesting-at-northstar-organics-video/feed/ 5 The Elements of Organic Cherry Harvesting http://northstarorganics.com/the-elements-of-organic-cherry-harvesting/ http://northstarorganics.com/the-elements-of-organic-cherry-harvesting/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:17:31 +0000 admin http://betsiecurrent.com/bioneers/?p=208 Elements of Organic Cherry HarvestingWe carefully wash, sort, pit, pack and dry our fruit to insure an extremely high quality product. Each stage requires attention to detail and a commitment to organic, sustainable methods. This includes a devotion to the stewards of our orchards who work diligently each day to ensure the best possible crop each season.

Please enjoy us and thanks for supporting organic farms. This includes a devotion to the stewards of our orchards who work diligently each day to ensure the best possible crop each season.

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And, they make great dried fruit snacks.

]]> http://northstarorganics.com/tart_cherries/feed/ 0 Summer 2009 Cherry Report http://northstarorganics.com/cherry_report/ http://northstarorganics.com/cherry_report/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 01:48:44 +0000 admin http://betsiecurrent.com/bioneers/?p=84 Great Crop…. we rock.

Buy Cherries now!

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