Organic Farms
UNIQUE NATURAL FARMING PROCESSES
NUTRILITE® is the only global
vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest and process plants on our own
certified organic farms. All our farms—over 6400 acres in California,
Washington State, Mexico and Brazil—replenish the soil and avoid
synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. They are also global
good neighbors dedicated to giving back to the community.
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FARM–CALIFORNIA, USA
Our certified-organic
Agricultural Research Farm in Lakeview, California comprises 45 hectares
(111 acres) on a prehistoric lakebed, where accumulated nutrient-rich
sediment contributes to the fertile topsoil. It is the primary location
where our researchers investigate plant materials from around the world
to provide the highest nutritional value to our products, and the source
of new and improved organic farming practices that are adopted by all
Nutrilite farms.
By composting and using carefully tested farming practices, Nutrilite creates a better soil structure, supplying crops with a vast array of nutrients. Primary crops: alfalfa, carrots, pomegranates and many research crops. Nutrilite farms: The Global Good Neighbor At our Agricultural Research Farm in Lakeview, local community volunteers help raise organic vegetables for their own use. The Nutrilite Agricultural Research Farm organizes programs with local schools, bringing area students to the farm to grow crops as a school project each year. |
TROUT LAKE FARM – WASHINGTON STATE, USA
Trout Lake Farm’s
283 hectares (700 acres) in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains is
the largest certified organic herb farm in North America. Irrigation is
provided by the glacier-fed White Salmon River, fed by glaciers from the
mountains.
Trout Lake Valley, where the farm is located, is exclusively organic—there’s no conventional farming in the valley, and the surrounding mountains help keep out pollution. Primary crops: blueberry, Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, oregano, peppermint, nettle, valerian, white kidney bean, dandelion, lemon balm, black cohosh. Nutrilite farms: The Global Good Neighbor Trout Lake Farm is committed to contributing to the local communities, actively supporting the town of Trout Lake with a major yearly contribution to the Trout Lake Scholarship Fund, and donating to community programs. |
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RANCHO EL PETACAL – JALISCO, MEXICO
Rancho El Petacal is a
566-hectare (1400 acres), certified-organic farm in southwestern Mexico.
It has the ideal growing climate with plenty of sunshine and rainfall
–perfect for growing nutrient-rich plants for our NUTRILITE® products,
and for growing test plots for research. The farm is also a major source
of jobs for the local community.
Our reforestation programs in the area have helped increase biodiversity and maintain the region's natural equilibrium. Primary crops: spinach, kale, broccoli, watercress, parsley, grapefruit, orange, lemon, oregano, sage, and asparagus. Nutrilite farms: The Global Good Neighbor The Nutrilite farm at Rancho El Petacal runs a Cultural and Education Support Center. Here we provide basic education on nutrition and ecology as well as help with local projects, such as building a new church for the community. |
FAZENDA NUTRIORGANICA, UBAJARA, BRAZIL
Fazenda Nutriorganica is the
largest Nutrilite farm. All 1660 hectares (4100 acres) are certified
100% organic. Year-round, the farm produces acerola cherries, which
provide 100% of our need for the natural ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) used
in NUTRILITE products. Most destructive pests and disease problems are
prevented by providing balanced organic nutrients, such as the natural
fertilizer from our 300 head of cattle on the farm, ensuring strong,
healthy growth.
Primary crops: acerola; picão preto, also called Spanish needle, and passion Primary crops: acerola; picão preto, also called Spanish needle, and passion fruit. Nutrilite farms: The Global Good Neighbor Fazenda Nutriorganica was formerly a desolate, undeveloped tract of land. It is now a beacon of productive work and learning, as well as professional and personal development. A reforestation project along the banks of the nearby Jaburu River, organized by Nutrilite, is now underway. |
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