That’s what their sayin'! Either way, most “local” farmers are not huge industrial complexes and they manage their crops w/out the use of pesticides, herbicides, etc. Another important point is that a lot of...

One of the reasons for GMO (genetically modified organisms) crops is to cut down on the use of pesticides—either herbicides using glyphosphate resistance or insecticides in the case of Bt genes which provide resistance to...

some use of herbicides to keep undesirable strains out of what could be certified organic fields.

"treating pasture land with chemicals isn’t going to be common or economic" huh? I’ve never heard of any small farmers who weren’t going for organic cert. NOT treating their pastures w/ lime and fertilize. And...

to humans as some pesticides/herbicides, should still be used in a way that will maximize their effect and not be seen as a panacea, IMHO. It seems unlikely that this will be as big of a problem next year, as this wet weather we...

? Can burning all that jet fuel really be good for anyone? We still have jet fuel right? What is the cost of spraying insecticides and herbicides? Does anyone want to eat insecticides or herbicides? What are the bees saying about...

One of the really nice aspects of the Mill City market is that I never have to ask the farmers if they use chemical pesticides or herbicides. You know for sure that every stand that is not organic is at least practicing...

, Delaware chickens, Blue Swedish and Khaki Campbell ducks. All of the animals are raised outdoors on rolling pastures, which are not treated with chemical fertilizers or herbicides. The diets of pasture forage and grains are...

Personally, I don’t buy organic food for the nutritional difference, although if they are better that’s great. I buy mostly organic food for 2 reasons: 1) Pesticides, herbicides and fungicides and especially chemical...

than chemical fertilizers, and also techniques for reducing the environmental load on the land. “Locally Grown” does not specify use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides. Ask the grower if you’re at the...

CAVEAT EATER: Be careful where you get your Kudzu. Many municipalities spray the bejesus out of the stuff with herbicides. It does nothing to hurt the plants, of course, but it won’t do your body much good. If you’re...

and organic, but if I have to choose, I’ll take local. Another example...my pasture. If I don’t want it to go completely to hell – no grass, covered in noxious weeds – then I have to spray herbicide and lay...

I believe you may be mistaken about the enviro-friendly nature of these farm raised fish. Also, fresh water fish (non-farm raised) tends to be EXTREMELY unhealthy— PCB’s, pesticides, herbicides,e tc. I read somewhere...

holes) If a field worker has feces on his hand when he packs your fruit, it doesn’t matter what herbicides, pesticides, and fugucides were previously applied. If your concerned about catching something from your veggies,...

are still doing your part in the fight against chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, soil erosion, water pollution, ground pollution, GMO crops, seed patents, aquatic species extinction, the elimination of family farmers...