The disease spread to many countries at lightening speed with the destruction of thousands of animals and economic and social losses to farmers and rural communities. Phasing out factory farming would be a boon to animal and human health, and the environment.
This factsheet explains what sewage sludge is, how its made and what it contains, IATP's policy position on why using sludge for fertilizer on agricultural lands is unacceptable, as well as the risk for home and garden use, is laid out.
This brochure on genetically engineered foods was made available in the stores of the Twin Cities Natural Co-ops to inform customers on the hazards of GE foods.