by Altemeier and Somji
Illustrates powerfully why the change to organic cotton production is so important to the health of the farming families. It tells the sad story of Anan, a peasant farmer in southern India caught up in the vicious cycle of pesticide-dependent cotton growing. You will see the effects of heavy use of pesticides on cotton, learn how international pesticide companies exploit cotton farmers and observe the tragic consequences of these conventional growing practices on the farmers, their families and their environment.
Buy organic cotton from these Indian producers at: http://www.newint.org/shop/
Duration : 0:9:21
by coorsorg, on October 7 2008 @ 7:24 am
That’s why we …
That’s why we should BUY AMERICAN COTTON!!!!! The United States has regulations against this stupidity.
by AmberBlueButterfly, on October 7 2008 @ 7:24 am
It is amazing that …
It is amazing that things like this are happening in the world, and no one’s really talking about it! Everyday, people buy conventional cotton shirts from Walmart, Target, the mall, etc. and have no idea the horrible situations they are supporting with their dollars. I’m so grateful for this video and the people that created it – keep up the fantastic work!! GO GREEN!! =D