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The organic food scam? Fruit and veg that is grown without the use of pesticides is NOT healthier for you?

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The organic food scam? Fruit and veg that is grown without the use of pesticides is NOT healthier for you?

 

Can you believe this, or is it just old news?

Genetic Literacy Project reported, "The claims that organic food is safer, healthier, and better for the environment are simply false."

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Preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse on your farm

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Preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse on your farm

 

"To prepare for potential impacts of the [solar] eclipse on the agricultural community, OSU’s Agricultural & Resource Law Program and OSU’s Ag Safety Team offer these five steps farmers and farmland owners can take..."

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How Regenerative Farming Could Impact The Food We Buy In Years To Come

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How Regenerative Farming Could Impact The Food We Buy In Years To Come

 

Tasting Table reports, "...regenerative farming is poised to revolutionize our food and drink supply in the future." 

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New research shows unintended harms of organic farming.

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New research shows unintended harms of organic farming.

 

Phys.org reports, "...a new study published in Science on Thursday finds that expanding organic cropland can lead to increased pesticide use in surrounding non-organic fields, offsetting some environmental benefits."

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First Genetically Modified Strawberries to Hit Stores Soon

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First Genetically Modified Strawberries to Hit Stores Soon

 

Modern Farmer reports, J. R. Simplot "... announced this month that it will be working with the California-based Plant Sciences, Inc. to bring this style of gene-edited strawberries to market within a few years.

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