agriculture farmers use the land wisely and treat the earth with respect
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Do the Math!!
69 boxes of corn flakes1 box of corn flakes costs $4.0069 X 4 =?
69 boxes of corn flakes1 box of corn flakes costs $4.0069 X 4 =?
A Farmer Earns
$5.60 per Bushel
Which would you buy?
$30•Local farmer who relies on human labor to weed•Loses 50% of apples crop to insects.•Grown on small multi-crop farm•Sells directly to consumers via market
$20•Only loses 10% of apple crop due to proper application of pesticides by certified applicator•Grown on large single crop farm•Ingredients sold through grocery store
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