Are Pesticides Good for the Economy? An In-Depth Analysis

A report out of the pesticide industry touts the economic benefits that farmers may receive from the use of agricultural chemical products but fails to address the costs and economic burdens of disease that are increasingly associated with these chemicals.

Having spent time with farmers in Iowa, Colorado, Washington State, California and other parts of the country, Robyn O'Brien sheds light on the hidden costs that appear to be associated with these chemicals, particularly for farming communities and the families that live there.

http://medilldc.net/2011/11/skeptics-question-pesticide-industry-report-on-economic-benefits/