Strive to use water resources responsibly and efficiently by reducing overall usage and protecting groundwater
Continually look for new production practices that use less water and we use Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on all our farms
Have water management programs tailored to each individual farming region to ensure the safest and most efficient use of water
We use biodegradable cleaning products, natural barriers and cover crops to protect water bodies and canals
CARBON FOOTPRINT; At Cabbage Inc we,
Are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Have lower food miles because of our distributed production throughout the eastern United States thus reducing GHG emissions
Know that crop protection compounds and fertilizers are the largest source of GHG emissions in agriculture. We are continually looking to reduce and more efficiently use these inputs
Know that Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) used for refrigeration are major sources of GHG’s. So whenever possible we use anhydrous ammonia cooling systems that significantly reduce our carbon footprint
Have a “Reuse or Recycle” policy whenever possible and use returnable Chep Pallets and Returnable Plastic Containers (RPC) whenever possible
SOIL CONSERVATION; At Cabbage Inc we,
Work to maintain healthy soil ecosystems by preventing soil erosion and reducing soil nutrient depletion
We develop soil management plans using fertility analysis and soil class evaluation to reduce chemical inputs and enhance productivity
We use crop rotation, cover crops, plastic mulch, ditch stabilization, mechanical barriers, soil maps to help us better leverage each unique soils natural benefits
