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In reply to the discussion: United Nations Calls for an End to Industrialized Farming [View all]proverbialwisdom
(4,959 posts)14. Underpaid labor is the least of the issues here.
http://www.gmwatch.org/index.php/news/archive/2014/15649-argentine-researcher-confirms-scientific-evidence-on-the-harmful-effects-of-agrochemicals
http://www.gmwatch.org/index.php/news/archive/2014/15650-monsanto-is-a-monster-photojournalist
http://www.alvaroybarra.com/portfolio/projects/stories-of-a-wounded-land/
http://www.reportagebygettyimages.com/features/stories-of-a-wounded-land/
Much more available on the subject.
http://www.gmwatch.org/index.php/news/archive/2014/15650-monsanto-is-a-monster-photojournalist
http://www.alvaroybarra.com/portfolio/projects/stories-of-a-wounded-land/
http://www.reportagebygettyimages.com/features/stories-of-a-wounded-land/
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If many localities in the US could do without peanut butter, bananas, and orange juice.
HereSince1628
Nov 2014
#3
The GCC prediction for most of the upper tier of states doesn't make it more survivable
HereSince1628
Nov 2014
#9
Sometimes I think a statistically negligible quantity of arsenic just isn't enough
Major Nikon
Nov 2014
#16
Thanks for that! I was almost sold but a nagging hint of skepticism kept me reading.
Towlie
Nov 2014
#17
Organic Farmers have no problem telling us what the nutrients are in their soil preparation..
Cha
Nov 2014
#25
You poor thing.. of course I have plenty of choices that aren't connected with your stupid
Cha
Nov 2014
#30
I just think it's a bit strange that all the nutbaggery comes from the same playbook
Major Nikon
Nov 2014
#37
Another report on UN's findings- "New UN report calls for transformation in agriculture"
RiverLover
Nov 2014
#38