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Cascade Pacific Brand has embraced the sustainable approach to agricultural production, which incorporates environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity to grow premium quality vegetables. Sustainable agriculture incorporates integrated pest management with biological and cultural farming practices to reduce inputs, soil building and erosion reduction by cover-cropping, and conserving on farm habitat and riparian areas to promote beneficial insect populations. Cascade Pacific uses sustainable growing techniques and products that are certified by third party auditors. Cascade Pacific Farm Fresh Vegetables are Food Alliance certified.
Food Alliance is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable agriculture by recognizing and rewarding farmers who produce food in environmentally friendly and socially responsible ways.
Sustainable Agriculture is produce grown environmentally consciously, socially desirable, and economically viable.
Sustainable agriculture is a holistic view of agricultural production, incorporating all aspects of production, including fair and safe working conditions for employees, along with soil and water conservation.
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