Tag Archives: Pesticide

7 Benefits of GMO and Biotech Crops

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

There is a lot of information in the media these days that paints a negative picture of GMO crops.  But before you jump on board with the anti-GMO groups, it is important to get the whole story.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

by Harry Cline Originally posted July 8, 2013 on the Western Farm Press blog. Just because a farmer’s market vendor says it’s true does not make it true. Ask questions; legitimate farmers will be glad to answer them. Farmers’ markets are like … Continue reading →

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Retail Farmer Mark Freeman Talks about Arizona Agriculture

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

Mark Freeman comes from a long-time, Arizona farm family and recently retired from the Mesa Fire Dept. where, among many accomplishments, he was their public information officer.

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WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series: The Importance of Reading the Pesticide Label

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Fill Your Plate

A person applying a pesticide to their land was recently fined for spray drift that damaged desirable shrubs and garden crops on a neighboring property. In two other recent cases, individuals were fined for improper pesticide storage and illegal disposal … Continue reading →

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