Mission statement:

Litchfield Park Organics exists for the purpose of enriching health, encouraging community, supporting economy, and preserving the environment.

Enriching health – You wouldn’t have shown an interest in the co-op if you hadn’t at some point asked yourself about the dangers of pesticides and other chemicals on and in our food.  Your interest shows that you are concerned about your health and the health of those you love.  According to Dr. Andrew Weil, “More than 400 chemical pesticides are routinely used in conventional farming and residues are often present in non-organic food.”  Organic produce is grown without the use of pesticides, hormones or chemical fertilizers.  As a result, organic fruits and veggies retain more of the nutrients that sustain health.

Encouraging Community – Trying to move away from the SAD (Standard American Diet) and toward healthful living can sometimes be a lonely road.  It is always easier to stay on the right track when other people are there to encourage you.  The co-op is a place to make great friends who are striving for similar goals.

Supporting economy – With the cost of living such as it is, we could all use some wiggle room in our budgets.  Stores that carry organic produce are great, but often we have to drive a long way to get there just to find that it is costly.  Our produce is competitively priced and conveniently located in the West Valley.

Preserving the environment - Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.