Greening Your Garden/Holy Compost

Did you know:

• Pesticides have been linked to many different types of cancer in humans or lower-grade symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and mental confusion.

• Pesticides may harm the environment through direct application or stormwater runoff.

Action Steps:

• Use integrated pest management techniques.

• Use alternatives, make your own compost and fertilizer.

• Follow the neighbor notification law.

• Use pesticides safely.

• Plant a garden at your home or in the community!

Resources:

• www.monroecounty.gov/health-alerts.php

• www.epa.gov/pesticides/

• counties.cce.cornell.edu/monroe/

• www.beyondpesticides.org

• www.broccologroup.com

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