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Dirty Dozen 2022: See which fruits, veggies have the most and least pesticides | Food-and-cooking

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Dirty Dozen 2022: See which fruits, veggies have the most and least pesticides | Food-and-cooking

Strawberries and spinach continue to top the annual list of the “Dirty Dozen” fruits and veggies that contain the highest levels of pesticides, followed by three greens (kale, collard and mustard), nectarines, apples, grapes, and bell and hot peppers, according to the Environmental Working Group’s 2022 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Cherries were next … Read more

The US states with the most organic farms | Food & Cooking

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The US states with the most organic farms | Food & Cooking

Photo Credit: veeterzy / Shutterstock As the force that feeds and nourishes the population, agriculture is one of the most vital industries in the US economy. To accommodate the country’s growth over the years, agricultural practices have evolved to become more efficient, capable of reliably meeting the population’s daily needs. But these efficient practices also … Read more