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Organic
Food!
Large commercial farming systems depend heavily on the use of synthetic
chemicals, which often expose farm workers and their families to high
levels of pesticides. The World Health Organization estimates that one
million people are poisoned by pesticides each year, with 20,000 deaths. Also, some environmental and consumer advocates believe that pesticide
residues on food and in water supplies can have negative health impacts.
Many farmers use growing methods that are safer for the environment and
human health. Organic farming works to maintain healthy soils, clean water, healthy
foods, and a thriving ecosystem. No synthetic pesticides or other synthetic
chemicals are used in organically grown foods.
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