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Toxic Secret: New Study Shows Harmful Pesticides Found on Common Foods in NC and Across U.S.

by Veronica Aguilar | Feb 5, 2019 | Neonicotinoids, Pesticides, Press Release

***Press Release *** New Study: Harmful pesticides found in food made and sold by Kroger, Walmart, Costco and Albertsons Contacts: Demarcus Andrews, Policy Advocate, demarcus@box2219.temp.domains. Veronica Aguilar, Community Mobilizer, veronica@box2219.temp.domains....

Is there a “safe” level of chlorpyrifos residue on food for children? NO.

by Alexis Luckey | Jun 29, 2018 | Neonicotinoids, News, Pesticides, Pollinators

Is there a “safe” level of chlorpyrifos residue on food for children? NO. Yesterday, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand proposed an amendment to the Senate version of the Farm Bill that would prohibit public schools from serving fruits and vegetables that contain ANY...
NC Pesticide Board Meeting – November 14, 2017

NC Pesticide Board Meeting – November 14, 2017

by Alexis Luckey | Nov 22, 2017 | Beekeepers, NC Pesticide Board Meetings, Neonicotinoids, News

NC Pesticide Board Meeting Notes November 14, 2017 12:30 – 4:30 PM Governor James Martin Building NC State Fairgrounds   In attendance: Dr. Allen Scarborough (Vice Chair and presiding); Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise; Dr. Benson Kirkman; Mr. Shawn Harding; Mr. Don...
NC Pesticide Board Meeting Notes – March 12, 2017 – Board chooses no action on neonics

NC Pesticide Board Meeting Notes – March 12, 2017 – Board chooses no action on neonics

by Alexis Luckey | Mar 27, 2017 | Farmworkers, NC Pesticide Board Meetings, Neonicotinoids, Pollinators

In attendance: Dr. Allen Scarborough (Vice Chair and presiding); Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise; Dr. Benson Kirkman; Mr. Shawn Harding; Mr. Don Rodgers; Mr. Jim Burnette (Secretary) Not in attendance: Dr. Rick Langley (Chair) Consider Board Minutes from December 12, 2016 Mr....
NC Pesticide Board Meeting – September 13, 2016 – Falling short of the mark

NC Pesticide Board Meeting – September 13, 2016 – Falling short of the mark

by Alexis Luckey | Sep 15, 2016 | Beekeepers, NC Pesticide Board Meetings, Neonicotinoids, Pollinators

In attendance: Dr. Rick Langly (Chair); Dr. Allen Scarborough (Vice Chair); Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise; Dr. Benson Kirkman; Mr. Shawn Harding; Mr. Jim Burnette (Secretary) Not in attendance: Mr. Don Rodgers   Ethics Reminder Dr. Langley read the mandatory ethics...
NC Pesticide Board Meeting – July 12, 2016 – Neonic Task Force Created!

NC Pesticide Board Meeting – July 12, 2016 – Neonic Task Force Created!

by Alexis Luckey | Jul 14, 2016 | Farmworkers, NC Pesticide Board Meetings, Neonicotinoids, Pollinators

Board members present: Dr. Colleen Hudak-Wise, Dr. Ricky Langley (Chair), Dr. Thomas Scarborough (Vice-Chair), Shawn Harding, Don Rodgers, Dr. W. Benson Kirkman The July 12, 2016 meeting of the North Carolina Pesticide Board began with a reading of the Mandatory...

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