This week in the news, the EU voted to reauthorize the pesticide, glyphosate, ending a bitterly fought battle that saw 1.3 million people sign a petition calling for a ban. And in Florida, South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard, asked city landscapers this year to begin using organic fertilizers and herbicides. Scientists sounded the alarm bells over the chemical cocktail in our food supply. As the number of chemicals applied to vegetables sold in supermarkets goes up 17-fold, pesticides must be phased out of food production. Science is also suggesting that people are aiming to get pregnant and raise healthy children should consider switching to an organic diet and voting out politicians who put the pesticide industry in charge of our nation’s health laws. And the Rodale Institute shares how to save seeds and save the bees this winter.

Trying to get pregnant? Science suggests: eat organic and regulate the pesticide industry

If you’re trying to get pregnant and raise healthy children, recent science suggests you should consider switching to an organic diet and voting out politicians who put the pesticide industry in charge of our nation’s health laws.

This Florida mayor takes his city organic with greener weedkiller and fertilizer

South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard, at the Jean Willis Park in 2016, asked city landscapers this year to begin using organic fertilizers and herbicides.

Controversial glyphosate weedkiller wins new five-year lease in Europe.

EU votes to reauthorize the pesticide, ending a bitterly fought battle that saw 1.3 million people sign a petition calling for a ban.

Scientists warn of toxic chemical cocktail sprayed on food

As the number of chemicals applied to vegetables sold in supermarkets goes up 17-fold, experts say pesticides must be phased out of food production.

How To Save The Seeds From 8 Popular Garden Veggies

Plan to plant more tomatoes, basil, and onions in the spring by saving this free resource right now.

How To Help Bees Survive Winter

Use these tips to help protect the native pollinators hiding out in your yard.