Comments on: How Much Pesticides Are Used on Crops?

By: Happy Farmer

Happy Farmer — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:12:00 +0000

My grandfather farmed without pesticides and fertilizers for most of his life. When fertilizer became available he started using it. As pesticides became available he began using them as well.
I very clearly remember him stating he would never go back to not using them. He taught me that using pesticides, fertilizers would result in higher yielding and healthier crops. When I made the switch to zero-till I saw another increase in yields on the same land my grandfather farmed.

By: Benjamin Edge

Benjamin Edge — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 20:12:00 +0000

I like the graphic, especially about the servings you would have to eat before reaching the highest level shown to have no effect. But the use of a can of pop as representative of all pesticides is an oversimplification. Each pesticide is used at a rate specific for that pesticide, and it is not always the same rate. Some use even less than a can of pop per acre, some use more.

By: Arlene Kovash

Arlene Kovash — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:16:00 +0000

Irene, didn’t you read the article? Organic foods use chemicals, too — just different ones, not safer ones. Yes, best to grow your own then you know for sure there are no chemicals if that’s what you want

By: Best Food Facts

Best Food Facts — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 14:33:00 +0000

Irene, thanks for your comments. We encourage everyone to make the choices that are best for them. For more information on pesticides and organics, visit this article https://www.bestfoodfacts.org/dirty_dozen_clean15_pesticides/