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Pesticide Action Network
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Updates Service
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Online Resource Pointer #23
March 14, 1995
For copies of the following resources, please contact
the appropriate publishers or organizations directly.
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*Forbidden Fruit: Illegal Pesticides in the U.S. Food
Supply.* Susan Elderkin, Richard Wiles and Christopher
Campbell. Documents residues of illegal pesticides on
produce sold in the United States. Recommends a systems
approach to residue monitoring that gives more
responsibility to the food industry, but requires third-
party certification, recordkeeping and public
disclosure, and farmer education of pesticide tolerances
- especially in countries that export produce to the
U.S. 42 pp. US$20.00 plus 7% sales tax and $3.00 for
postage and handling. Environmental Working Group, 1718
Connecticut Ave, Washington, DC 20009; phone (202) 667-
6982; fax (202) 232-2592; email ewg@igc.apc.org.
*Seeds - Planting Ideas for a Better Future.* Quarterly
publication of Winrock International Institute for
Agricultural Development. Articles cover appropriate
technology, sustainable agriculture and development
issues in rural areas, with focus on the Third World.
Winrock International, Rt. 3, Box 376, Morrilton, AK
72110-9537; phone (501) 727-5435.
*Skal-Standards for Sustainable Textile-Production.* The
Foundation Skal. Skal is an inspection organization for
organic production methods. This report presents
certification standards for processing and finishing
organically produced natural fibers. Emphasizes post-
harvest processing, such as weaving methods, cleaning
and dying agents and other substances used in the
finishing of textiles. 37 pp. 50FL (Dutch Guilders). The
Foundation Skal, Stationsplein 5, P.O. Box 384, 8000 AJ
Zwolle, The Netherlands; phone (31-38) 226 866; fax (31-
38) 213 063.
*The Greening of the Revolution: Cuba's Experiment with
Organic Agriculture.* Peter Rosset and Medea Benjamin.
Provides detailed account of Cuba's transition to
organic agriculture with a brief history of agricultural
development in Cuba. Examines feasibility of Cuba's
continued reliance on sugar as an export crop. Describes
management of insect pests, weeds and plant disease, and
soil and water resources. 84 pp. US$11.95. Food First,
398 60th Street, Oakland, CA 94618; phone (510) 654-
4400; fax (510) 654-4551.Ocean Press, P.O.Box 020692,
Brooklyn, NY 11202; phone (201) 617-7247; orders (800)
537-8894.
*Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes.*
Nicholas Ashford and Claudia Miller. Examines the
problem of chemical sensitivity. Explains how daily
exposure to a variety of common chemicals can cause
seemingly unpredictable symptoms. Identifies groups of
people most likely to suffer from hypersensitivity to
chemicals. 214 pp. US$24.95. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 115
Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10003; phone (800) 842-3636.
We encourage those interested in having resources listed
in the Online Resource Pointer to send review copies of
publications, videos or other sources to our office
(address listed below) or to contact Publications and
Information Coordinator Ellen Hickey or Information
Program Associate Gina Schilling for further
information.
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