Monsanto has developed plants that are resistant to one of their herbicides - Roundup. The vast majority of soybeans, corn and cotton grown in the US are these 'Roundup-Ready' varieties. Farmers can then douse the fields in the herbicide without fear of harming their drop. However, Mother Nature is fighting back. There are now weeds that have become immune to the herbicide and farmers are being forced into the fields with hoes. Monsanto is even paying farmers for the purchase of other herbicides!
Roundup Resistant Weeds Pose Environmental Threat
Here at Sand Holler, we never have to fear such an outcome. We don't use herbicides - we are already out there with hoes in hand! We strive towards a system that is as sustainable as possible. We improve the health of the soil and plant vegetable varieties appropriate for our conditions. If everyone took this approach, we could greatly reduce the amount of chemicals - organic or not - that are sprayed on crops and end up in other parts of our environment.
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