Re: It leaves us speechless

From: Liz Pike (pike@always-online.com)
Date: Thu Jun 01 2000 - 21:12:56 EDT


Lawrence London wrote:

> No-till and uses Roundup.

So?? At least he's advocating a process for many farmers who just can't go
organic/sustainable to the nnth degree overnight. Even organic
certification programs allow for transitions.

>Anyone can do that. No accomplishment whatsoever. NOT organic.

Actually, it is an accomplishment--its harder than it appears. Real
farmers, with real farming experience know this. It takes work, tinkering,
research & luck to get any farming method to work. He doesn't claim to be
organic, nor does this list.

>His pompous pronouncements here in sanet are like spittle in the face of
those who >have stuck with pure organic farming for the long haul.

Like your pompous statements?? Spittle in the face of sustainable farmers
who are trying & tolerant.

> As I said, notill, living mulch, high productivity: easy with Roundup.

If Round Up were the miracle ag chemical you claim it is, making farming so
damn easy, why isn't agriculture attracting more farmers??

> Hope those Chinese diplomats are reading sanet today.

I hope not. I'd be embarrassed for them to read your rude post.

Liz Pike
Morningstar Gardens
Pollocksville NC
ICQ 46954468

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