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Innovative Organic Nursery

America's first & only certified organic berry nursery.

Est. 2016

Their story

In January 2016, James Rickert and Daniel Nelson believed the organic strawberry industry was ready for change. Organic growers and marketers were committed to changing where their plants came from, and consumers seemed to be paying closer attention to where their food is sourced and how it is grown. With that in mind, the two partnered to launch the first and only organic strawberry transplant nursery offering plants to all organic growers. That venture became Innovative Organic Nursery, LLC (ION).

What they grow & make

organic strawberry plantsorganic berry plantsorganic raspberry plantsorganic blackberry plants

What the badge guarantees

Every producer carrying the Good Soil badge has committed to this — required, not optional:

No synthetic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers on what they sell
Soil kept covered and alive, tilled as little as possible
Fed biologically — compost and cover crops, not synthetic NPK

+ more, in the full standard

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Certifications

USDA Organic

How they farm

ION has developed a high-quality, proprietary production protocol using only leading organic technology in the areas of fertility, pest and disease control and farm ground management. ION intends to bring only high-quality plants to market, offering its customers every advantage in the marketplace. Active at both high and low elevation, ION has ground already transitioned to organic status and ready to work. ION is currently transitioning more and more ground at both high and low elevation, with the goal of serving an expanded organic industry in the years ahead.

How to buy

Ships nationwide · Wholesale / restaurants · Online store

Location & hours

Innovative Organic Nursery

Redding, CA

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Listing last updated September 2026