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EAT LIVING
The Living difference.
It is no secret that the health of our nation is in steep decline. A large reason for this is that as humans we have strayed from our roots as hunter gatherers. For millennia we have subsided on fresh, living foods indigenous to our local environments. These foods are the fuel that our bodies are designed to run on for optimum energy levels and peak performance. Since the Industrial Revolution we have rapidly developed technologies that have separated our food from nature. The items on grocery store shelves today are heavily processed and meant to endure long shelf lives. They are transported to locations thousands of miles from where they are grown. By the time they reach our plates, weeks have passed since harvest and they’ve begun their natural process towards decay. Our bodies do not recognize these old, manipulated foods and therefore cannot properly assimilate them. While advances in industrial agriculture have seemed to make our lives easier they are actually making our waistlines bigger and our health poorer. Instead we must take cues from our ancestors so we can begin to enjoy a renewed sense of health and vitality!
The most important principle to abide by is to eat plenty of locally grown, living produce. What do we mean by “living produce”? Fresh foods are actually alive! They contain powerful anti-oxidants, enzymes, and nutrients that our bodies love. They allow us to enjoy boosted energy while performing at peak levels and fending off illness naturally. Shopping locally grown foods drastically reduces time from “farm to table” ensuring your foods still contain their life-force. Cooking also degrades the perfection of live enzymes and nutrients therefore it is essential to enjoy a significant amount of raw plant foods. Sprinkling fresh herbs over salads, into pasta dishes or on top of eggs is an excellent way to take advantage of living foods.
Living foods also have an alkalizing effect on the body. In order to fend off disease and maintain a healthy weight our body pH should be slightly alkaline. Fresh vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs are phenomenal for those who need to raise their body pH into an alkaline range. As we enjoy more of these foods we can watch every day aches and pains disappear, and caffeine is no longer needed as a “pick me up”. Those battling chronic diseases, and auto-immune disorders can even see a full reversal of their condition through a lifestyle heavy in living plant foods. Because of the industrialized food system in the US many of us are actually malnourished! Once we incorporate fresh, living foods into our diets we restore our bodies with nutrients aiding in weight loss as a nourished body does not suffer from excessive cravings. As you can see the benefits of these foods are truly miraculous!
Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, said “Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food”. It is clear that our best “food medicines” are living plant foods. To learn more about how to take full advantage of our locally grown, fresh, living foods please visit our recipes section.
THE LOCAL DIFFERENCE
Buying Local is Supporting Your Community.
In addition to being a more sustainable method of growing, Edible Gardens is also Jersey Fresh certified, and must meet a certain quality standard for size, shape and even coloring.
All our herbs and leafy greens have been inspected to meet quality standards equal to or better than U.S. No. 1. To receive the Jersey Fresh logo, products must be high quality, uniformly sized, and consistently packed. The Jersey Fresh inspection and grading service helps ensure food safety and quality for con- sumers. In addition, Inspections and certifications at packing houses and processing facilities help guarantee that the prod- ucts being shipped or processed also meet all grade standards.
To maximize shelf-life and freshness during shipping, produce from other states—or even other countries—are picked and harvested prior to the peak of flavor and ripeness.
What we offer is grown locally, with a geographic proximity to supermarket distribution centers. Because we harvest at the peak of flavor and freshness, our herbs and greens are actually better for you, retaining more of their nutritionally important vitamins and minerals.
Fresh from our farm . . . to your kitchen!
We provide your customers with the freshest product possible.
And you can count on less spoilage, with expiration dates far exceeding those products packed and shipped from outside of the U.S.
Say No, to GMOs!!!.
About GMOs
The term “genetically modified organism,” or GMO, refers to a living organism whose genes have been altered by inserting gene from an unrelated species. This type of technology is called “transgenic” technology and has been used in over 40 species of plants for food and fibers. In crops, the technology has generally been used to incorporate genes that enhance resistance to insecticides, herbicides or pesticides, enhance drought tolerance, encourage higher yields or promote the ability to plant more in a smaller area.
The most popular herbicide-tolerant GMOs are Monsanto’s Roundup Ready® crops, which are engineered to be resistant to the company’s own broad-spectrum herbicide Roundup (Glyphosate). This enables growers to use large quantities of Roundup on their fields, and the herbicide will kill everything except the GM crop.
Today, over 80% of US corn, soybean and cotton crops are genetically modified. GM sugar beets were introduced in 2008, and already in the first year, 90% of the sugar beets grown in the U.S. are genetically modified.
There have been many arguments justifying the incorporation of GMOs into the food supply. However, there is evidence that GM foods have an increased risk of causing allergic reactions, and uncontrollable cross-pollination depletes crop diversity which has resulted in resistant “super-weeds” and “super-pests.” It’s clear that the primary benefits of GM seeds are to the seed and pesticide companies, not to growers or consumers. And many risks are as of yet unknown.
The best way to avoid GM foods is to choose organic foods.
Edible Gardens Stand on GMOs:
We have always been opposed to the use of GMOs
The family farmers of Edible Garden have not and will never knowingly or willingly utilize genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in any of our products, processes or feed. We have held this position since our inception.
We advocate for the elimination of GMOs
Edible Garden has always been actively involved in advocating for the elimination of GMOs. We support the position of many environmental, health, farmer and consumer organizations, and call for immediate mandatory labeling of all foods and food ingredients produced from GMOs.
We believe that questionable farming practices, such as the use of GMOs, should be prohibited until proven beyond any doubt to be safe for animals, the environment and people.
Hydroponics is a soilless method of growing plants that uses a combination of mineral nutrient solutions and water. Contrary to popular belief, soil is not essential to the growth of plants, but is merely a “holding area” for necessary mineral nutrients that, when dissolved in water, are absorbed by plant roots.
Through the use of less water and less space to produce herbs and greens, Hydroponic farming is a 100% natural and sustainable growing method that dramatically reduces our carbon footprint. Hydroponics allows farmers to cultivate on a commercial scale without diminishing natural resources or contributing to our nations rapid loss of arable land
Additional benefits of hydroponics:
? Eliminates the use of pesticides, keeping produce free of toxic residues
? Leaves no harmful residues in the soil, which causes a risk of absorption in future growth Greenhouse farms can grow in the same footprint year after year without degrading valuable soil
? Minimizes risk of pathogens or bacteria uses only 10% of the water required by traditional farming
? Enables year-round production yields 30 to 40 times more produce in a smaller amount of space than traditional agriculture
? Reduces food miles — products can be grown and sold locally in any climate, minimal transport required
? Provides a longer shelf-life as market deliveries are made shortly after harvest
? Creates ideal growing conditions in environmentally-controlled greenhouses
? Eradicates crop failure due to weather or insects
To fulfill a comprehensive commitment to growing safe and natural produce, Edible Garden is making strides towards organic certification. We are already using nutrients certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).
EAT GREEN
A diet rich in living plant foods, especially greens, can truly work miracles when it comes to improving and maintaining overall wellness. The secret is one of the most miraculous components of the plant kingdom: chlorophyll. You may remember from science class that chlorophyll is a phytochemical that gives plants their green pigmentation. Chlorophyll is also essential to photosynthesis, the process by which plants transform light into energy. What you may not know is that chlorophyll isn’t only essential to the well being of your garden! Our daily lives consist of unavoidable exposure to many toxins that deteriorate our health and contribute to disease by pushing our body pH into an acidic range. The best way to maintain your health is to arm your body in the battle against toxicity. Chlorophyll’s molecular structure is almost identical to hemoglobin making it one of our best allies in cleaning, replenishing and alkalizing the blood. Ingesting chlorophyll boosts energy levels, fights infection, aids in the healing of wounds, detoxifies the blood, improves circulation, and assists in digestion. While it sounds too good to be true all you have to do to benefit from chlorophyll is eat plenty of greens! Herbs, lettuces, and other green veggies all contain chlorophyll. Include a green salad full of fresh herbs at every meal, create delicious pestos and dressings with living basil and top your favorite pasta or seafood dish with fresh chopped parsley. Try to include something green at each meal and you will instantly start benefitting from chlorophyll.
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OUR STORY
Technology and Nature in Perfect Harmony
The Edible Garden brand provides fresh, locally-grown herbs and leafy greens to supermarkets and restaurants. Our process utilizes time-tested, classic Dutch hydroponic farming methods to grow produce in a safe and healthy environment. Our products are 100% natural, as well as free of contaminants and pesticides. We maximize the use of the latest technology to excel over our competitors when it comes to quality and integrity. While other brands are often imported from outside the United States, the Edible Garden brand is comprised of local farmers who exclusively grow, pack and ship their own products. This model allows for the utmost in monitoring to guarantee the safety, quality, and freshness of our produce—from planting to delivery.
OUR MISSION
Simply Local, Simply Fresh.
Our motto, which encompasses our mission is a simple promise to our customers. We reinforce this promise with healthy products cultivated using the highest standards and most energy efficient technologies, ensuring Edible Garden will be an integral part of your family’s healthy lifestyle. We want to build communities by creating jobs, taking care of the environment and giving back. Our country was built on a farming backbone and we want to return to our roots by allowing local communities to feed their families with nutritious produce grown just a few hours from their local grocer. As we like to say “Technology and Nature in Perfect Harmony”!
SUSTAINABILITY
A look at what’s fueling the local food movement.
As fossil fuels and energy prices skyrocket, the food industry is increas- ingly burdened with the rising costs and resources consumed during the growing, processing, and shipping of food. In addition, as our population grows, many consumers are worried about food grown outside the U.S., and the extensive use—and hazardous health risks-of pesticides in our food supply.
As a result, the U.S. saw a 53% increase in farmer’s markets
between 2008 and 2011. In addition, community farms, co-ops and rooftop gardens are sprouting in suburbs and cities nationwide. The USDA reported that sales of locally grown food reached an astounding $7 Billion in 2011, an increase of approximately 45% in just three years.
The demand for fresher, safer food is gaining significant momentum in this country, with families, schools and restaurants choosing to make smarter, healthier choices.
Edible Farms is the simple answer for access to fresh, local, healthy greens and herbs—without ever leaving the supermarket.
GROW WITH US
Our Bright Idea…A National Co-op of Local Growers.
Edible Garden’s goal is to revolutionize the way we feed our planet. Exploitative farming practices put an unfair burden on natural resources and diminish arable land at an alarming rate. As a whole we must change the way we interact with our environment, both for the health of our planet and the health of our bodies. Edible Garden does its part by blending “technology and nature in perfect harmony”. We supplement the latest in hydroponic technologies with mother nature in order to achieve a symbiotic relationship with our natural environment. Our methods allow us to recycle water, avoid soil fumigation, deter nutrient and fertilizer runoff, as well as mitigate energy usage to produce a product that is better for our planet and better for your family.
We are looking to partner with farmers across the country who are interested in cultivation using the Edible Garden methods. A partnership with Edible Garden opens up unique relationships with stores and vendors looking for sustainable and locally grown produce. Edible Garden will provide our partners with training and support on an ongoing basis. Our goal is simple, to create a nationally recognized brand of high quality, responsible products cultivated by local growers. Together we can effect change!
INVESTORS
40 Years of Family Values….
Edible Garden is a wholly owned subsidiary of Terra Tech Corp OTC:TRTC and operated by the VandeVrede family, who has a rich history of Dutch Farming. The family successfully and responsibly operates the company in the same fashion they have for the last 40 years.
GIVING BACK
Our Commitment to Our Planet.
Wherever you see the Edible Gardens brand you can rest assured that we are committed to caring for your community through economic growth and job creation by growing and selling our products locally and sustainably. We also give back a portion of our proceeds to local organizations that share our vision of making the world a greener and healthier place.
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