Pesticides used in chemical agriculture have been linked to lower birth weight in babies, birth defects, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, diabetes, and all sorts of other health problems. Organic methods are free of those chemicals.

What you can do


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Ding-Dong-Dell, Cancer from the Well

What you can do: Get your well water tested annually and install appropriate filters.

Worldwide Water Crisis Affects Your Dinner Table

What you can do: Practice easy, everyday water conservation tactics so water will be there when you need it.

Genetically Modified DNA Contaminates Ancient Mexican Maize

What you can do: Buy food labeled USDA organic or GMO free; be wary of processed food containing corn and soy ingredients.

Tomato, Potato Sprays Linked to Parkinson's Disease

What you can do: Shop smart to keep harmful chemicals out of your body and out of our environment.

Media Miss Major Global Warming Contributor

What you can do: Cut back on beef and dairy; join a CSA, and fill your fridge with organic food grown close to home.

United Nations: Organic Farming Can Feed Africa

What you can do: Bring food security to your neighborhood with your own organic victory garden; find sustainable farmers in your area and buy direct.

Taxpayers to Fund Lead-Tainted Home Improvements; Climate Bill Steps Forward

What you can do: Stay in contact with your elected officials and let them know that you want stricter short-term targets in the proposed climate bill.

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