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

Mi Tierra’s organic corn tortillas may be made with only three ingredients, but there’s a lot more to them than just corn, water, and lime. Jorge Sosa’s tortillas are a symbol of the modern American dream, undeniable – and delectably edible – proof that a community of caring individuals and socially responsible businesses can persevere in the face of tragedy.

Topics: Newsletter, mi tierra, Organic Farmers, Winter moon farm, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Non GMO, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog

Bootstrap Compost is featuring Boston Organics as their April Bootstrap Buddy! Bootstrap Compost is a sustainable company doing great work to improve our food system. Naturally, we love working together!

Topics: Organic Compost, produce delivery, Community Events, boston organics, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Boston Local Partnerships, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog

In early March, Jeff, Jill, and Caroline went to the SBN's 8th Annual Local Food Trade Show event held at Northeastern University. The Local Food Trade Show is designed to facilitate connections and stimulate business relationships between producers and wholesale buyers of local food, with a focus on specialty crop food products in Massachusetts.

Topics: know your farmer, Newsletter, Organic Farmers, know your farm, organic produce, Non GMO, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, winter, Farms

Check out these local Boston Food events! The Boston Organics team has compiled a list of local events hosted by organizations we support for you to connect with like-minded individuals. 

Boston Organics believes it is in everyone’s best interest to build a strong regional network of growers, distributors and retailers, and we think it's great that more and more people are getting on board with the local movement.

Building a healthy food system isn't a one-(wo)man job and requires constant communication between organizations. We put together this list of local events so you can collaborate, connect, and contribute to the local food system too! Check out these Spring events!

Topics: Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Farmers, Community Events, boston organics, Community, The Boston Organics Crew, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog, Food System, sustainability, Farms, FDA