Public concern about hazardous pesticide use is on the rise, and support for a more just food and agriculture future is growing. However, this past fiscal year (April 2017–March 2018) brought considerable challenges, including a federal administration that has attempted to dismantle decades of progress in environmental, health and worker protections. Meanwhile, movements for agroecological and socially equitable alternatives are expanding every day Throughout the year, we made significant achievements in each of our campaigns, especially our coalition-based work in key states.
Protect the right to local pesticide regulation
Urge your legislators to oppose pesticide preemption language in the Farm Bill. Preemption forces communities into a “one