Organic Greens

Type: Farm

Produces: Sprouts

Location: Kalona, IA

Miles from Coop: 19.5

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James sampling his organic sprouts.

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For James Nisly, growing organic vegetables is about fulfilling a vision of producing healthy food for a healthy community and building well balanced soil for sustainable food production.

Inspired by a love for his community, the farm focuses on better flavor and nutrition and on growing “produce with integrity,” a model James lives by every day as he cares for the plants and the soil at Organic Greens.


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Products available in store and online. Limited selection online.
 

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