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Friends of the Earth plans a three-pronged effort to reduce and eliminate the use of toxic pesticides:
Methyl Bromide:
Learn about the true cost of using methyl bromide, an acutely toxic pesticide harmful to farm workers and to the ozone layer.
Ending Tax Exemptions for Pesticides and Synthetic Fertilizers:
The Fair Agricultural Chemical Taxes report (F.A.C.T.) identifies tax exemptions in 29 states amounting to a $674 million subsidy for the use of agricultural chemicals. If the taxes were collected, there could be more funds to support family farms and environmentally friendly farming practices. View it in html format or pdf format.
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