Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanized farming shifted agriculture from a patchwork of diversified farms to large, monoculture landscapes.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Common contaminants these systems address include sediment (dirt, sand, rust, silt), chlorine and chloramines, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals (lead, mercury, copper), bacteria and unpleasant taste or odors.
Other causes include pests, herbicides, and disease.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
An immersive tour, offered free to spring and summer guests, highlights the level of commitment Grosodonia and her team have to sustainability, with ecologically restorative growing techniques, a robust seeding plan, and zero pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or herbicides.
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Hilary Cadigan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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