Agrichemical industry steps up pressure on White House organic garden

[Javaman]

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An organic garden—one that fails to utilize the agrichem industry’s products? That simply won’t do:

"What message does that send the general public about the agriculture industry that the majority of you are so proud to serve? What message does that send to the non-farming public about an important and integral part of growing safe and abundant crops to feed and clothe the world—crop protection products?"

So Croplife urges members to drop a line to Ms. Obama:

"I hope that you will take a moment to consider how important that message is to your livelihood, your passion for agriculture, and your growers’ future—and send your own letter, sharing the benefits of modern, conventional agriculture. Help allay any fears by providing a specific example of how what you do on a daily basis, including custom application and/or the sale of crop protection products and fertilizers, has saved a crop and/or improved yields to benefit more Americans."

So far, the First Lady seems to be holdiing out on using “crop protection.” Does that mean that some really scary insects are going to come eat her spinach?

http://www.grist.org/article/2009-05-20-agrichem-organic-garden/

[ensho]

1. I hope she doesn't cave to the chem Barons - organic gardening is a big

and growing business (more jobs). don't let the chem Barons fool anyone.

[tridim]

2. There are plenty of organic options for any chemical solution..

UNLESS you're using GM seed.

F*ck Big Ag.