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Page 50 | Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysMag.com 9. Cherry Tomatoes The many pesticides and fungicides used to keep tomatoes disease-free include insecticides known as endosulfins, which can pose a danger to the central nervous system. 10. Kale, Collards, and Other Leafy Greens While the amount of pesticide detected on these greens was not as worrisome as on other produce, the types of pesticides detected were, according to tests by USDA, three insecticides banned from use on most crops—acephate, chlorpyrifos, and oxamyl—were found on kale, collards, and other greens (and on hot peppers), earning them the EWG's Dirty Dozen Plus rating. To learn more about what's on the food you eat, use Pesticide Action Network's handy database (available as an app too) to check items on your shopping list before buying them. Abby's farm was born out of the thought that everyone should have access to healthy organic vegetables. If the cost of organic -vs- conventional produce is prohibitive for you... then you can come out to our farm and grow your own healthy organic food. This summer we have had 7 new families that have made that choice and we are excited about starting our fall gardens. If you haven't seen our farm, you need to contact David Housefield and come out for a tour and get information about this exciting opportunity in your community. We know that a better informed and educated public, will make better choices about their health. abbysfarm.org abbysfarm.org abbysfarm.org visit our site to learn, contribute and/or volunteer! visit our site to learn, contribute and/or volunteer!