1. 1. Did you know that pesticides are designed to kill or adversely affect living organisms?
   
2. 2. Did you know, to a disturbing extent, babies are born pre-polluted?
   http://www.medicinenet.com/fetal_development_pictures_slideshow/article.htm
   There are critical periods when exposure to toxin can permanently alter a biological system EPA 2011
   The FDA finally admitted there was arsenic in some chicken meat. Jennifer Chait. Growing a Green Family
   Is ANY amount of poison knowingly ingested a good idea? Jennifer Chait. Growing a Green Family
   You want to minimize their exposure to pesticides, the best way is with organic foods. Dr. Katherine Karr. AAPEH
   What is not to protect?
   
3. 3. What can you do?
   Go to your local market, see what they have for organic foods. If they dont, ASK if they will bring organic produce in.
   Check out your local farmers markets, TALK to the farmers, ask how they raise their animals and grow their produce.
   BUY local, organically grown food!Join a co-op if you can.
   KNOW what your government is doing. How is the FDA and EPA protecting you and your children. Send an email, they may think you dont care! They must hear from YOU!!
   An organic diet provides a dramatic and immediate protective effect against exposure to pesticides. C. Lu. Environmental Health Perspective. Feb. 2006. Every time we decide to eat food with or without pesticides, we are making a decision for the future of our children.
   
4. 4. What is not to LOVE?
   
5. 5. Want to Know More?
   Links to organic food as well as other options and more information to consider.
   Fact sheets regarding safety around pesticides and links to pesticide information.
   Pesticide Action Network; information about pesticides as well as current articles.
   Environmental Working Group: Hosts the Shopper Guide including the Dirty Dozen.
   Food safety information including food recalls.
   We are proud of the crops we grow, of the hard work we put into growing safe, wholesome and high-quality fruits and vegetables. Guiding Principle Number 9, NorpacFoods,Inc.
   PAN
   EPA
   The Organic Center
   EWG
   FDA