Hi, I'm Amanda! My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm also a practicing attorney.
(Note: This image is part of our series aimed at providing positive marketing for all agriculture, in regards to the fearful marketing tactics employed by the Organic Trade Association’s Organic Festival. To read more about the festival and why we decided to tackle this project, click here.)
Sources:
ATF: Is Conventional Produce Safe for My Family?
EPA: FIFRA
Science 2.0: Do You Really Need to Buy Organic to Avoid Pesticide Residue?
USDA: Pest Detection
Viewpoint: Fertilizer runoff isn't just a farmer problem | AGDAILY
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When we make policy about fertilizer user and runoff, we should first consider the things we don’t need before we cut the things that are really important.
This Indiana program combats hunger while supporting 4-H youth | AGDAILY
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Cultivate Food Rescue's Meat Hunger program provides quality protein to the food insecure through the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair in Indiana.
