Local Natural Food
Jacob’s Cove is “Certified Local Natural”. The standard for Local is quite simple. It is Local if the producer could get the product to the consumer within 5 hours of harvest. This would limit the distance to a maximum of between 250 and 300 miles. Natural is more complex. Read more
Organic Subtleties
The term “Organic” is a legal term. As such a company or individual cannot use the term in their business unless the business has been duly “Certified Organic”. Its underpinnings are deeply political. For this and a variety of other important reasons, the “Organic Label” may represent something very different from what you suppose. Read more
Food Safety
Having been on both sides of the food safety issue, as a corporate consultant and now as a Local Natural producer, I can state unequivocally that the safest food, by its very nature, is Local Natural Food. Read more
Educate Yourself
Educating yourself about the state of our food system is vital. There are a number of books and movies available so you can learn more. Read more
