Less risk of pesticide exposure on organic farms, says study

Farmworkers face the greatest risk of adverse health effects from exposure to pesticides, says a report released today by the nonprofit Organic Center, which studies the environmental and health effects of organic food and farming. Agriculture accounts for 90 percent of pesticide use in the nation. “Pesticides can help farmers increase their yield and crop… » Read More

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