#Repost @farmersfootprint @download.ins --- NEWS: Mexico’s Environmental Ministry announced it will completely phase out glyphosate-based herbicides over the next four years with an effective ban by 2024. The move is largely attributed to Mexican Environmental Secretary, Victor Toledo, who has publicly stated that glyphosate is “the most dangerous poison in the world.” This is not Mexico’s first time putting personal and planetary health first. They stopped importing @bayers roundup (with active ingredient glyphosate) back in November of 2019 saying, “Glyphosate represents a high environmental risk, given the credible presumption that its use can cause serious environmental damage and irreversible health damage.” Mexican officials shared in the announcement last week that they’re planning a collaborative approach to educating the public on the dangers of glyphosate with investments in education programming, awareness campaigns, and researching alternative weed management practices based on indigenous farming techniques. We are incredibly grateful to our neighboring country for having the courage to speak the truth and take a stand against the root cause of so many diseases. We are hopeful this announcement will galvanize more leaders into taking logical action for our health and safety. If you are not familiar with the connection between chronic disease, biodiversity loss, and glyphosate, watch our 20 minute documentary and to read more about Mexico's ban visit the link in our bio @farmersfootprint . . . . . #banglyphosate #glyphosate #organicfarming #organicagriculture #regenerativeagriculture #Mexico #USMCA #environmentaljustice #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainable #farming #healthyfood #health #farmersfootprint https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLzpEtheZH/?igshid=wp2td037abl4
