Positive impact: Organic, sustainable farming practices

The Nutrilite™ brand has always had a great commitment to sustainability. The nearly 6,000 acres of Nutrilite’s three organic farms help get the best and freshest ingredients to use in each and every supplement made, without using harmful chemicals that could negatively impact the environment.

The essence of the Nutrilite sustainable farming system

Nutrilite farms are engaged in a bio-intensive type of farming, emphasizing the responsible management of biological interrelationships – such as those between pests and natural enemies – and the use of natural processes to build soil health and plant nutrition.

The Nutrilite team emphasizes and stimulates sustainable biological intensive agricultural practices, rather than “quick-fix” methods and materials for growing crops. Our goal is to enhance and sustain the relationship between farming and nature

8 Features

1. Considering the farm as an organism – including the interaction and diversity of the people, animals, plants and elements of the earth working together in perfect balance.
2. The integration and diversity of the plants that are cultivated, and the people and animals living on the farm.
3. The preservation of habitats – natural ecological areas within the farm boundaries to sustain the diversity of both native plant and animal species.
4. Wide based soil nutrition – protecting the soil as a living organism, with the goal of maintaining 45 to 50 elements in the soil by feeding the soil natural materials.
5. No contamination allowed – creating a healthy and thriving base so that the need for curative measures is limited.
6. Preservation and cultivation of a wide variety of seeds.
7. Traceability of every action performed on each piece of land, so that we may truly work as one with nature and respect the farm as a living organism.
8. Social life – ensuring that the farm is a viable operation that will provide economic security and sustainability for the families who depend on it.

Nutrilite organic farming enhances soil

Nutrilite is the only global brand to grow, harvest and process plants on its own certified organic farms.*

Why organic? The use of organic farming practices actually began with Nutrilite founder Carl Rehnborg:

• He grew his crops in accordance with nature.
• He felt that replenishing the soil, rather than depleting its nutrients, would ultimately produce better crops.
• He used natural methods to control harmful weeds, insects and predators.

Environmentally-friendly

Nutrilite’s organic farming practices blend cultural practices, land preparation and farm management – with a goal of enhancing healthy, productive soil for growing quality plants that resist diseases and insects. Soil is a living system – much more than mere dust and rock. Managing soil’s organic matter and organisms is key to organic farming practices.

The regulated practice of most “organic farming systems” eliminates chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. The agencies that certify organic farms specify all allowable and prohibited substances to be used.

How Nutrilite farms operate organically

All Nutrilite farms follow a program of continually enhancing the soil with cover crops, green manure crops, composts, and other naturally-mined materials required for crops to flourish.

• Annual soil tests are conducted to determine which mined minerals and composts should be added to balance the soil and make it a healthy ecosystem for all the living microorganisms and earthworms that contribute to the growth of the plants.
• Cover crops are planted to help improve the soil, protect it from erosion, and conserve nutrients and moisture.
• Crops are rotated to enhance the vitality of the soil complex and to minimize the need for tilling. Tilling can expose the soil to erosion and speed up decomposition of organic matter, which can be detrimental to microorganisms and earthworms.

Controlling weeds

Weeds are controlled and suppressed in a variety of ways:

• Crops are rotated to help prevent weeds from growing.
• Specific plants are used to help suppress weeds, nematodes, and certain other plant diseases.
• Plants are mechanically cultivated and hand-weeded.

Controlling pests

Pests at Nutrilite farms are controlled through natural methods:

• The farm team encourages nature’s own system of balance by providing habitats and food for natural enemies of pests.
• Ladybugs, green lacewings, hawks, owls, sheep and other natural predators control insects and vertebrate pests.
• Natural sprays approved by the certifying agencies are also used.

At Nutrilite, we know that the best supplements begin with the best plants. We are dedicated to sustainable, organic farming so that you can enjoy the best that supplements have to offer.

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