Tag Archives: pesticides

Report Links Children’s Health to Pesticide Exposure

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Report Links Children's Health to Pesticide Exposure
Learning disabilities, childhood cancer and asthma are on the rise in the United States. And a new report from Pesticide Action Network (PAN) points to pesticides – with over 1 billion pounds applied on farms and homes annually – as a critical contributor to these health harms in children. The report, “A Generation in Jeopardy:… Read more »

Food for Thought: Conventional Vs. Organics Study and Responses

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Food for Thought: Conventional Vs. Organics Study and Responses
News media this week picked up a Stanford study that found organically grown food was not any more nutritious than conventionally grown food. Reading between the lines, some of the data analyzed did suggest health benefits for organic foods, like decreased pesticides and antibiotic-resistant bacteria and higher levels of a specific antioxidant. But beyond the… Read more »

Study Finds Pesticides Linked to Bee Colony Collapse; Groups Petition EPA to Suspend Use

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Study Finds Pesticides Linked to Bee Colony Collapse; Groups Petition EPA to Suspend Use
The research magazine Science recently published studies that linked a commonly used class of pesticides, neonictotinoids, with declining bee populations. Neonictotinoids have been the fastest growing category of pesticides since their introduction in the mid-90’s, and they were developed specifically because they are less toxic than other pesticides. Unfortunately, they work as a neurotoxin on… Read more »

César Chávez Celebration Tuesday, 3/27: Rain or Shine!

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César Chávez Celebration Tuesday, 3/27: Rain or Shine!
The regular Tuesday Farmers’ Market this coming week will be hosting a free day of cultural arts performances, spoken word, speakers, live music, and informational tables to honor the legacy of farmworker organizer César Chávez. There will be an incredible line up of local talent, a chance to connect with our Farm Fresh Choice interns,… Read more »