Superior, Wisc.-AGGRAND, a division of AMSOIL Inc., says its 4-3-3 all-natural crop, lawn, and garden fertilizer has been registered with the Washington State Department of Agriculture organic food program and is listed on the WSDA website brand name materials list as an approved product for use in organic food production. “This is so good for our customers and for AGGRAND,” said Greg Sawyer, AGGRAND manager. Washington state’s organic food program created the list of brand name materials to be used in organic food production and handling. The list is posted on the WSDA website and mailed to all certified organic producers, processors, and handlers. Updates are published every quarter. According to Sawyer, “We’ve been working toward getting this approval for a number of years. It means our ingredients pass the USDA-National Organic Program standards. And we are approved by the Washington State Dept. of Agriculture, which has some of the highest standards in the industry. Being approved for use in organic food production opens many doors to the sustainable agriculture market. As Americans learn more about nutrition and the dangers of chemical processes, they are seeking ‘natural’ foods – foods that are free of chemicals, grown in nutrient-rich soil.” AGGRAND markets include organic crop production, green retailers, high end nurseries, specialized nurseries, health food co-ops, home gardeners, organic cattle and beef production, organic dairy production, field and pasture production, horse and grazing production such as horse racing and jumping, hay production, and organic flower production. AGGRAND is also pursuing organic approval for its kelp and sulfate of potash 0-0-8.
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