Detailed historical accounts of the pesticide campaign reveal systemic failures in food safety
Includes dozens of original advertisements and promotions to illustrate the narrative
Highlights the collusion of advertisers, scientists, and government agencies in promoting chemical pesticides
Echoes warnings from seminal works on food safety and environmental impact
Provides a call to action for consumers and activists to resist toxic food systems
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Will Allen is an organic farming visionary. A true activist, entrepreneur, and expert, he understands the complexities of farming firsthand and the impact that commercialization has had. In the early 19th century, as the American population grew rapidly, crop output demand increased. Seeing an opportunity to play upon fears from market de