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post #1 of 4
4/12/07 at 1:47pm
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In 1995, pesticide use in this country reached an all-time high of 1.2 billions pounds.

There are simple steps you can take every day to change that figure: Support organic farmers. Buy organic produce. Grow an organic garden.

If you garden and have been using conventional pesticides and/or chemical fertilizers, it will take up to three years for your "organic" garden to live up to its name. If you are new to gardening, going organic is a great way to intiate yourself and your land.

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post #2 of 4
4/12/07 at 2:18pm
great article. Its why I have to buy my organic produce since I know my ground isn't pesticide free yet, I'll have to be here a few years before I can even do it
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post #3 of 4
4/12/07 at 2:52pm
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I buy mostly organic produce as well. Having health issues really makes you wonder how much of our problems are caused us using things like pesticides and other chemicals.
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post #4 of 4
4/12/07 at 3:04pm
So True, With Mike we've just decided that it's better to buy as much as we can organic. Luckily there's a place near by that sells everything organic. I can even order produce by the case to make baby food with and I get a 10% discount

ETA: http://www.foodnews.org/pdf/EWG_pesticide.pdf

Here's a great list of the best/worst NON-organics to buy. I shudder to ever buy a non-organic peach, but I don't bother paying extra for organic onions now.
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