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To: Ish who wrote (106822)	7/18/2005 2:21:29 AM
From: Grainne	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

I reread the article about the Cornell study, and found nothing at all to suggest that it was based on two ten-acre plots in Ithica, New York. Are you asserting that this is the case? If so, could you show me where you found that? You seem to be totally hooked into GM, pesticide agriculture. I don't think you probably have the moral belief that organic agriculture is better for you or the land you farm, which I think is an essential part of being successful at organic farming. The state agricultural extension article that I read says it takes most farmers two years to learn to be successful at organic farming. At the same time, your individual experiences or those of your friends do not in any way convince me that, overall, soybeans and corn are grown more productively with pesticides. The Cornell study article refers to numerous other studies that have been done over a 20-year period on the same subject. Have you read any of those that would support your supposition? Cornell is really a reputable, highly respected university. It would be difficult to convince me that their study is rubbish, but you are welcome to try. Do you have any evidence that is not anecdotal perchance?