We Can Reduce Heavy Metals in Food
The primary source for heavy metals in food is likely the fertilizer inputs. Proponents of regenerative organic agriculture assert that farming in this manner can reduce inputs. Therefore, one could surmise that reducing fertilizers would reduce the levels of heavy metals in the soil.
“When you start farming regeneratively, you rely a lot less on external inputs, such as fertilizers…” – Tom Tolputt
From a Washington State University article: "The key principle of most definitions of regenerative agriculture is the integration of livestock into cropping systems. The grazed livestock component of regenerative agriculture allows for several advantages that annual cropping cannot give, including improved soil health. It also reduces the need for nutrient inputs through a series of system changes that start with reduced exports. Livestock grazing is the source of regenerative agriculture’s reduction in nutrient input needs."
Moms Across America recommends the Rodale Institute and Regenerative Organic Certified for further education regarding regenerative organic agriculture, the movie Common Ground by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, which is in theaters now, and connecting with your neighbors to grow your own by starting a Neighborhood Food Network.
A Safer School Lunch Congressional Briefing will be held on Oct 17, 2023, SH 902 in Washington D.C. Zen Honeycutt, Founder of Moms Across America, will present on the invited panel with a pediatrician, toxicologist, regenerative organic farmer, and researcher.