Early results of EU-funded research have indicated that organic fruit and vegetables contain 40% more antioxidants (believed to cut the risk of heart disease and cancer) compared to non-organic foodstuffs.
For more information about the benefits of eating cherries go to: www.choosecherries.com
Check out the short video Christopher Baker made on North Star Organics last summer!
“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!
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
Watch our new video of us harvesting our cherries from summer 2006!
We 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.
They are healthy, wealthy, and wise.
And, they make great dried fruit snacks.
Great Crop…. we rock.
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