Gladiator
PMA Member
Howdy everyone - some of you know I don't do much with foodplots/etc, as it's not an option right now on the farm I hunt, so I don't know a whole lot about when/where/what to plant etc. I do understand the fact people use a lot of chemicals to control that stuff.
That being said, I'll jump to the point - my wife and I have been doing quite a bit of reading and research regarding eating more whole foods and have tried to go as organic as possible due to some research. We've done quite a bit of research on chemicals sprayed on crops, etc. and the effects it has on our wildlife, ground, and us as humans...
In no way am I trying to play the "holier than thou" game here - just want to generate some discussion with some research to see what thoughts are....
Is it just me, or is anyone else a little concerned about the use of chemicals and GMO's on our food products?
The following article is the reason for this post - it's the straw that broke the camel's back - do we have any clue what would happen to us if the bees were destroyed? Here is a great example of us KNOWING what is going on with the honeybees, KNOWING what WILL happen, and doing NOTHING about it...
http://livefreelivenatural.com/honeybee-death-rate-currently-high-survival-species-crucial-food/
I understand research can go both ways, but there is tons of research regarding glyphosate and pregnancy problems...
We have tons of illnesses that are preventable and treatable by eating the right foods... Same goes for foods laden with chemically treated foods and illnesses. The fact other countries ban our chemicals and fine companies for using them shows the power of our lobby system doesn't it???
Have we forgone the fact that we have a future to look after for our kids and grandkids, etc and done our world an injustice at the name of "greed" and "ease" or the mighty dollar?
I'm not trying to change the world with a post or stir up bad emotions. People have to do what they have to do, but what steps can we take to make this place more sustainable.....or to protect the bees - because if they die, we die. Or what can we do to become more organic in nature...
Any thoughts or is it a lost cause? Thanks for the discussion...
That being said, I'll jump to the point - my wife and I have been doing quite a bit of reading and research regarding eating more whole foods and have tried to go as organic as possible due to some research. We've done quite a bit of research on chemicals sprayed on crops, etc. and the effects it has on our wildlife, ground, and us as humans...
In no way am I trying to play the "holier than thou" game here - just want to generate some discussion with some research to see what thoughts are....
Is it just me, or is anyone else a little concerned about the use of chemicals and GMO's on our food products?
The following article is the reason for this post - it's the straw that broke the camel's back - do we have any clue what would happen to us if the bees were destroyed? Here is a great example of us KNOWING what is going on with the honeybees, KNOWING what WILL happen, and doing NOTHING about it...
http://livefreelivenatural.com/honeybee-death-rate-currently-high-survival-species-crucial-food/
I understand research can go both ways, but there is tons of research regarding glyphosate and pregnancy problems...
We have tons of illnesses that are preventable and treatable by eating the right foods... Same goes for foods laden with chemically treated foods and illnesses. The fact other countries ban our chemicals and fine companies for using them shows the power of our lobby system doesn't it???
Have we forgone the fact that we have a future to look after for our kids and grandkids, etc and done our world an injustice at the name of "greed" and "ease" or the mighty dollar?
I'm not trying to change the world with a post or stir up bad emotions. People have to do what they have to do, but what steps can we take to make this place more sustainable.....or to protect the bees - because if they die, we die. Or what can we do to become more organic in nature...
Any thoughts or is it a lost cause? Thanks for the discussion...