>As an extension agent, I wanted to reply to the comment made below
>that "...MOST extension programs require the use of Roundup to
>participate." I am not aware of any programs in NC Cooperative
>Extension "requiring" the use of Roundup. If there are, I sure would
>like someone to point out specifics.
He did correct this, and said he meant pesticides rather than Roundup
specifically.
I wasn't surprised because it also happens in the Philippines. To get
a loan or some other forms of support from the government, many
programs require farmers to adopt a technology package, which includes
seeds and chemicals. Industry as a lot of ways of "encouraging"
government bureaucrats to impose such things.
Are you saying *no* (or only some?) US extension programs require the
use of chemical pesticides?
Roberto
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