We know you value organic produce for the benefits it has both on your health and the environment. But as a busy Bostononian, you might not have time to visit the source -- the farms. At Boston Organics, we also value transparency in the supply chain and make sure that the food you eat comes from truly sustainable operations.

Every season we like to visit growers that are a part of our network. Not only does this help maintain our strong working relationships, but it also gives us an opportunity to ask questions and see how they continue to make positive changes on their farms.

Earlier this summer, we sent a few members of the Boston Organics Crew to western Massachusetts for a few of these visits. Here’s how our day went.

Topics: Organic Compost, know your farmer, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, mi tierra, Organic Farmers, Winter moon farm, Fresh From the Farm, know your farm, Atlas Farm, summer produce, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, The Kitchen Garden, Farms, Grower & Producer

Our customers do not need to choose the Dogma box to support local farmers. Though there is no legal definition for the term "local", at Boston Organics we take a more regional approach by sourcing much of our local produce from the northeast region (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine).

Let's take a peak into our Standard and Specialty boxes this week to find out which have the most local produce!

Topics: Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, organic carrots, organic leeks, organic tomatoes, Organic Eggplants, boston organics, Atlas Farm, organic garlic scapes, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, The Kitchen Garden, organic corn, organic peppers, Farms, Grower & Producer, The Ktichen Garden, Riverland Farm, What's In The Dogma Box, Lakeside Organics of Hadley, Witchcat Farm

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms each week.

Topics: Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, organic carrots, organic tomatoes, boston organics, Atlas Farm, Organic Chard, organic garlic scapes, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, The Kitchen Garden, organic watermelon, organic corn, Grower & Producer, Mousam Valley, Riverland Farm, What's In The Dogma Box, Lakeside Organics of Hadley, Witchcat Farm

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms each week.

Topics: Local Dogma Box, organic blueberries, Organic Cucumbers, organic tomatoes, Organic Eggplants, boston organics, Atlas Farm, Organic Bell Peppers, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, The Kitchen Garden, organic corn, Grower & Producer, Queen's Greens, Riverland Farm, What's In The Dogma Box, Organic Cantaloupe, Burke Hill Farm, Lakeside Organics of Hadley

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms each week.

Topics: Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, Organic Cucumbers, organic tomatoes, Organic Mushrooms, boston organics, red leaf lettuce, Atlas Farm, Organic Herbs, Organic Collard Greens, organic produce, organic garlic scapes, Organic Leafy Greens, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Organic Tomatillos, organic watermelon, Grower & Producer, Mousam Valley, The Ktichen Garden, Queen's Greens, Riverland Farm, What's In The Dogma Box

Our Dogma Box includes organic fruits and vegetables sourced as close to Boston as possible throughout the year. Similar to a CSA or farm share, this box is filled with the best organic produce from local and regional farms each week.

Topics: Organic Turnips, Local Dogma Box, Organic Radishes, organic carrots, boston organics, Organic Herbs, Organic Parsnips, organic produce, Organic Leafy Greens, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, organic beets, Harlow Farm, Grower & Producer

This week, we’re spreading the love! Providing you top-notch food one liners, featuring add-on chocolate to surprise your sweetie when they open up their Boston Organics box, and showing extra love for our local growers! 

Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Organic Chocolate, Valentine's Day

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Organic Radishes, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips

We know, we know - it's not quite the end of summer yet. But with Labor Day just around the corner, we know many Boston Organics customers are starting to prepare for the impending school year and we are here to make sure everyone is ready to rise and shine for back-to-school! Your produce boxes will be full of fruits and veggies to form the base for healthy meals, and our wide selection of add-ons will help make sure you have everything you need without the hassle of the grocery store.

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic tomatoes, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Organic Bell Peppers, Organic Squash

Last week we shared a bit about what a local and sustainable food system means to us and farmers and farm workers are the bedrock of that supply chain. We want to take some time to celebrate and appreciate many of the growers and farm teams that allow us to do the work that we do and to enjoy some of the most delicious organic produce in the region. 

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Organic Dandelions, Organic Bell Peppers, organic corn