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  • From: Chrys Ostrander <chrys AT thefutureisorganic.net>
  • To: Market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [Market-farming] Beware: Herbicide-Contaminated Manure and Compost
  • Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:47:45 -0700

08/01/2010 Whatcom County (Wa) organic farmers and gardeners are reporting severe crop damage that appears to be linked to herbicide contamination in the manure and compost they obtain from non-organic farms and dairies for use as natural fertilizer.

The herbicide suspected is known as aminopyralid.


Read more: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/08/01/1549538/herbicide-tainted-manure-wilts.html#ixzz0vTz0mWJG


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Chrys Ostrander, Director of Farming Programs
p.e.a.c.h. Community Farms and Gardens

People for Environmental Action and Community Health

p.e.a.c.h. Community Farm at Pine Meadow
10425 S. Andrus Rd.
Cheney, Wa 99004
509-448-3066
chrys AT thefutureisorganic.net
www.peachlocal.com
"Our Fresh Future for Spokane"



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