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Rachel Carson Memorial Lecture -- "Prevention, Not Profit, Should Drive Pest Management"
The Organic Center's Chief Scientist gave the 2008 Rachel Carson Memorial Lecture in London, U.K. on December 4th. This annual lecture is sponsored by the U.K. branch of the Pesticide Action Network.

 

"Rust, Resistance, Run Down Soils, and Rising Costs -- Problems Facing Soybean Producers in Argentina"
Report published in 2005 covers the biological, social, and economic roots of serious problems now facing soybean farmers in Argentina.

 

"Time to Deal with Pesticide Risks in California's Coastal Communities"
A precendent-setting lawsuit involving chemical trespass is won by an organic farmer, triggering a one million dollar damage award from Western Farm Services.