Day 3:
Today I found and interesting article. (http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/systemic-pesticides-zm0z10zrog.aspx) The article is about a type of pesticides called systemic pesticides. Systemic pesticides are a group of pesticides that are actually absorbed into the plant. Washing or peeling the food won't get rid of the pesticides because the poisonous chemicals become part of the plant tissue. Systemic pesticides can be applied to the fully grown plants or to seeds. Just think, even if you do wash all your fruits and vegetables, and peel them, you will NEVER be safe from pesticides!
-Seth
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