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(Beyond Pesticides, January 14, 2011) Beyond Pesticides, along with the Colorado School of Public Health – Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center, and Denver Beekeeping Association, will be hosting Sustainable Community: Practical solutions for health and the environment<\/a><\/em>, the 29th National Pesticide Forum, April 8-9, 2011 in Denver, CO. This national environmental conference will focus on the links between pesticides, health and the environment and will include sessions on the latest pesticide science and links to specific diseases, impacts on pollinators, organic food and farming, pesticide-free land care and much more. Register online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Speaker Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maria Rodale<\/a><\/strong> – CEO of Rodale Inc., publisher of Organic Gardening<\/em> and Prevention <\/em>magazines, and the largest independent book publisher in the United States, Ms. Rodale is the author of three books. Her most recent work, Organic Manifesto<\/a><\/em>, provides an indispensable and highly readable look at why chemical-free farming unquestionably holds the key to better health for our families-and the planet. Maria also sits on the board of directors of the Rodale Institute<\/a>. For over sixty-years, the Rodale Institute has been researching the best practices of organic agriculture and sharing their findings with farmers and scientists throughout the world, advocating for policies that support farmers and educating consumers about how going organic is the healthiest options for people and the planet.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Ross, PhD<\/a><\/strong> – Author of The Polluters<\/a>: The Making of Our Chemically Altered Environment<\/em>, Mr. Ross is president of the Washington consulting firm, Disposal Safety, Inc. The Polluters reveals the crucial decisions that allowed environmental issues to be trumped by political agendas. It spotlights the leaders of the chemical industry and describes how they applied their economic and political power to prevent the creation of an effective system of environmental regulation. Dr. Ross is both environmental scientist and commentator on current affairs, and has served on committees of the National Academy of Sciences and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board.<\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recession Rate: $35 (grassroots activists and Colorado residents), Student\/Senior Rate: $35, Standard Rate: $75 (includes membership for non-members), Business rate: $175. Avoid the $25 late fee by registering before March 8th. Registration includes: keynote speakers and panel discussions; interactive, discussion-based workshops; tour and hands-on demonstrations; networking opportunities; organic food and drink (breakfast, lunch and two receptions); Forum packets, printed materials and more. Register online<\/a> or call 202-543-5450 to register by phone.<\/p>\n

Forum Sponsors<\/p>\n

Beyond Pesticides<\/a> (Washington, DC), Denver Beekeeping Association<\/a> (Denver CO), Colorado School of Public Health – Dept. of Environmental and Occupational Health<\/a> (Denver, CO), Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center<\/a> (Denver, CO). We are still seeking sponsors for our 29th National Pesticide Forum, please email info@beyondpesticides or call 202-543-5450 for more information!
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