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witnout tne use of chemicals in agriculture, production would drop drastically, and famine would soon claim millions of human lives. Our concern for the population explosion could thus be Curtailed, but this is a rather harsh method of treating a social problem. > Unfortunately, the popular Assumption seems to be that most pf the chemicals used in agriculture are harmful to man, 4hd that most plants and organic
Eaterials are beneficial.
re quite harmless, except for the articular plant or pest it is inended to control. Even the toxic Chemicals are safe and beneficial When properly used. !' In our haste to condemn Chemicals for some of our environmental pollution problems,
jve overlook the fact that many plant materials are extremely poisonous or damaging when contacted or consumed. For example, poison ivy and certain other plants may cause serious dermatitis. The consumption of poisonous mushrooms and other toxic plants has caused the illness and death of many thousands of people. And, how can we condone our asaasBsas-sssssssttHa Fire and Rescue Service
Numbers in Rappk. Cnty.
Flint Hill 675-3646 or 675-3389 Sperryville . 987-3611 Amissville . 937-3871 Washington. 675-3611 Castleton 937-4110 or 937-4443 Chester Gap . 635-5482
To contact Virginia State Police, the number to call ia 825-8315.
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