Articles about Organic Food and Pesticides:

Read a summary of why organic farming is important from the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.

The Pesticide Action Network pulls together information about pesticides and children.

A fascinating article from about the differences between preschool children in Mexico who were exposed to pesticides and those who were not, and how it affected their ability to draw  human figures.

The Environmental Working Group's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides lists 49 fruits and vegetables from least to most contaminated. A news article gives some details.'

Buy organic. New study finds pesticides linked to ADHD in children.

What does it mean to be USDA Certified Organic?

Read the MCIA's Organic Certification Services or the USDA's rules and regulations

Our certificate from the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association.Click here for the pdf.

Top Ten Reasons to Support Organic in the 21st Century

from organic.org

1. Reduce the toxic load on our air, water, soil, and bodies
2. Reduce off farm pollution
3. Protect future generations
4. Build healthy soil
5. Taste better and truer flavor
6. Assist family farmers of all sizes
7. Avoid hasty and poor science in your food
8. Eat with a sense of place
9. Promote biodiversity
10. Celebrate the culture of agriculture

Read the full list here.