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

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

Radishes are one of the hardiest vegetables known to man. Radishes grow quickly, suffer from relatively few pests or diseases, and you can harvest and eat almost the entire plant.

Topics: Recipes, Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Newsletter, Organic Radishes, Winter moon farm

3/23-3/27

Much like pondering a glass containing equal parts water and air, the way you look at a black radish demonstrates whether you're a pessimist or an optimist.

Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, Winter Produce, Newsletter, Organic Radishes, Eat Local, Winter moon farm, deep root organic coop, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables

3/2-3/6

March is one of the most difficult months for Massachusetts locavores to find fresh organic fruits and vegetables. While California may already be showing early signs of spring, New England is still in the depths of winter.

Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, Locavore, Winter moon farm, deep root organic coop, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, miscellaneous

2/23-2/27

The organic shallots in this week's Dogma Box come from Emylou Farm, a family-owned organic farm that's been a member of the Deep Root Organic Coop for several years.

Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Organic Kohlrabi, Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Locavore, Winter moon farm, deep root organic coop, boston organics, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog

2/16-2/20

The snow keeps falling, but the organic veggies keep coming from our network of local growers throughout New England.

Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, organic basil, Newsletter, Eat Local, Locavore, Winter moon farm, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, deep root organic coop, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog

1/26-1/30

The ground may be icy and frozen, but the veggies it produces are as bright as the summer sky.

Topics: Red Fire Farm, CSA, Organic Cabbage, Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Locavore, Winter moon farm, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog

1/12-1/16

Our noses are tingling with excitement over the amazing assortment of organic produce from our local farmers this week. Or maybe we've just eaten too much hard-neck organic garlic from Red Fire Farm.

Topics: produce delivery, Red Fire Farm, Organic Garlic, Recipes, CSA, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, Locavore, Winter moon farm, deep root organic coop, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog

1/5-1/9

The first full week of the new year may bring us a little cold weather, but that won’t stop us from bringing you the best of what our local partners have to offer.

Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Locavore, Winter moon farm, deep root organic coop, boston organics, organic produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Potatoes, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog