Organic Lawn & Turf:
Service Providers
What is good for your food is good for your home landscape as well! The following individuals and companies offer organic services as indicated in their listing. Organic lawn and land care is not regulated under the USDA organic regulations; consumers should carefully question potential service providers about their lawn care practices and philosophy.
The NOFA Organic Land Care Project, run by NOFA-CT and NOFA-MA accredits lawn care providers who have completed a five-day course,
passed an exam and met continuing education requirements.
NOFA-CT Accredited service providers are identified as such in their listings.
This listing is a service provided by NOFA-NJ and is not an endorsement of any individual or company listed in the document attached here.
Workshops for Homeowners and Professionals
Organic Lawn Care for Homeowners Are you tired of seeing those flags on your lawn after your lawn care provider is finished? This class will teach you how to have a conversation with your land care provider to ensure the safety of your yard, your family and your environment.
May 11, 2010, Tuesday, from 7pm—9:30 pm at Duke Farm Coach Barn
Pre-registration required $40/person. Register on-line at: www.dukefarms.org
If you have questions about the class, please call 908-371-1111 ext 4
Taught by accredited organic landscaping professionals will educate homeowners on why organic land care is important and will provide the information and tools needed to transition from conventional land care to organic or to deepen an already existing organic land care practice. He will go into detail about how an organic land care program can protect the health of your family, improve the health of your land and generally contribute to the overall health of the environment.
One of the most harmful practices in conventional lawn and land care is the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Chemicals used in lawn and garden care do not stay where they are applied. They can be carried into houses and cars on shoes and paws. Without exposure to sunlight and water, they break down very slowly and can remain in carpets, on toys and in dust bunnies for many months. Rainwater washes them down streets and storm drains to streams, wetlands, lakes and oceans. Rainwater soaking into the ground carries fertilizers and pesticides into ground water, contaminating wells and aquifers. Pesticides absorbed by plants or insects can accumulate in the food chain as birds, fish, other wildlife, and people feed on the contaminated organisms. But there are alternatives and this class will teach you how to have a beautiful lawn that is chemical-free and works with nature.
Organic Lawn Care for Professionals
Courses being developed and will be announced soon!
