Can We Feed the World Without Using Pesticides? This Iowa Farmer Says Yes In 1998, Barry Fehr started experimenting with growing chemical-free soybeans on 45 acres. Today, the 71-year-old oversees the most expansive and profitable area of organic grain production in Iowa, and possibly the U.S. “The premium we got from selling organics is the key reason,” said Fehr. “The demand for organic has definitely grown a lot. That is why we do it.” And, he added — “Nobody has died of not using pesticides. I don’t think it will hurt anything not to use pesticides.” More from The New Lede ⬇️ https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/feed-world-without-pesticides-barry-fehr/?utm_source=sovren&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=defender&utm_id=20241121

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