According to Dr. Devra Davis of the World Resource Institute, in 1995, it was estimated that 50,000 American women died of breast cancer. There is compelling evidence that these hormone-mimicking chemicals are linked to the increase of breast cancer. Endosulfan, one such insecticide, is widely used on carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, and spinach. Also, extensive data links the worldwide decrease in male sperm count to these toxic chemicals. Healthy farming .
Healthy soil is made up of millions of micro-organisms.
Healthy farm workers . Farm workers, especially migrant workers, are exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals daily. There are documented incidences of entire farm worker communities whose health is in crisis. Conserving natural resources . All petro-chemical pesticides and fertilizers are made using oil.