The US has a pesticide problem that is causing widespread harm. Green America’s pesticide actions aim to reduce that pesticide use. Harmful pesticides are everywhere, including in our food supply chain. These chemicals threaten human health, devastate pollinator populations, and contaminate our water systems.
Synthetic pesticides are widely used in industrial agriculture and on lawns, school grounds, and public spaces across the country. These chemical-intensive methods have serious consequences for environmental and human health.
If we don't transition away from synthetic chemicals in agriculture and landscaping, communities will continue facing health crises—from cancer to birth defects—while our soil, water, and climate deteriorate. Farming families experience these devastating effects firsthand, and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental contamination.
The pesticide crisis is an enormous threat to people, pollinators, and the planet, but it also presents an opportunity to build a truly regenerative food system that works for all.
We have Solutions to the Pesticide Problem
Green America is fighting back by asking major beer companies, B&G (Green Giant), and ConAgra (Orville Redenbacher popcorn) to:
Make a time-bound commitment to eliminate problematic pesticides from their supply chains
Work with suppliers to implement integrated pest management and organic farming practices
Ensure complete supply chain transparency by publicly disclosing pesticide policies and progress
Collaborate with environmental organizations and prioritize science-based approaches
Fund substantial assistance for suppliers adopting pesticide-free farming methods
Use third party verified measurement and verification to demonstrate a commitment to health & quality.
What You Can Do about Pesticides
You can help fight the problem of pesticides by:
Supporting organic and regenerative farming practices, which restore soil health, sequester carbon, and grow nutritious food that doesn't poison our bodies or the Earth.
Let your voice be heard. Take Green America’s actions telling the 6 major beer companies, B&G (Green Giant), and ConAgra (popcorn) to eliminate harmful pesticides from their supply chains.
Look for regenerative-certified products from the Soil and Climate Initiative’s label—now at Whole Foods Markets. More products will be added to the label in the upcoming year!
Together, we can turn the tide on the pesticide problem and create solutions that heal soil, the planet, and our bodies.
TAKE ACTION
Since the government is not ending the use of dangerous pesticides, itSince the government is not ending the use of dangerous pesticides, it’s up to us to hold corporations accountable. You can help fight the problem of pesticides by taking action with Green America to get pesticides out of these popular foods.
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