Here at Stemilt, we have a rich history of growing fruit organically. It all started back in 1989, when our founder Tom Mathison began transitioning a large number of acres from conventional to organic. Twenty years, later we’ve evolved into a leading supplier of organic tree fruits with a comprehensive organic program that combines the best of today’s technologies with proven natural growing techniques.
In 2007, we began marketing all of our organic fruit under the Artisan Organics banner. Artisan Organics represents our commitment to using an artisanal approach in order to achieve the ultimate flavor experience for consumers.
Our 23 acre compost facility
Over 2,000 acres of organic farming
Artisan Organics Program Highlights
• Stemilt farms over 2,000 acres of organic fruit, making us one of the largest organic growers in the nation
• Currently, Stemilt produces 26% of Washington’s organic apples and 32% of the Northwest’s organic pears
• Stemilt’s entire peach and nectarine crop, and many of its apricots, are grown organically
• In 2009, Stemilt began waxing organic apples with a certified-organic wax, in order to maximize freshness and quality
• Stemilt has the most complete organic cherry season. It begins in California in May and ends in the high-elevations of Stemilt Hill in August.
Check out our Organic FAQs to learn more about Stemilt’s organic program!
