michaelnights
06-26-2010, 03:05 PM
Below are two databases on agricultural products available in today's marketplace.
Master Gardeners (MG) are not suppose to advise consumers on pesticides, fungicides, etc. because of the huge liabilities involved. They're are also advised to keep their chemical -v- organic personal philosophies apart from their official volunteer work and instead provide science-based resources for consumers to make their own choices. Lastly, MG are not allowed to assist growers with questions about cannabis as part of their official MG duties, because portions of their funding originate on a federal level.
That said, I have strong personal feelings and opinions regarding the types of products used on cannabis intended for use as medicine by the seriously ill and hope others will take advantage of these databases.
Databases:
The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Pesticide Database is your one-stop location for toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides. It's a massive database. If a product of your interest is not contained in this database it's likely a new and yet to be reviewed product and in this case I would suggest using a known and well tested product rather than relying upon sales pitches.
PAN Pesticide Database (http://www.pesticideinfo.org/)
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) provides organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an independent review of products intended for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing.
Welcome to the Organic Materials Review Institute | Organic Materials Review Institute (http://www.omri.org/)
Master Gardeners (MG) are not suppose to advise consumers on pesticides, fungicides, etc. because of the huge liabilities involved. They're are also advised to keep their chemical -v- organic personal philosophies apart from their official volunteer work and instead provide science-based resources for consumers to make their own choices. Lastly, MG are not allowed to assist growers with questions about cannabis as part of their official MG duties, because portions of their funding originate on a federal level.
That said, I have strong personal feelings and opinions regarding the types of products used on cannabis intended for use as medicine by the seriously ill and hope others will take advantage of these databases.
Databases:
The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Pesticide Database is your one-stop location for toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides. It's a massive database. If a product of your interest is not contained in this database it's likely a new and yet to be reviewed product and in this case I would suggest using a known and well tested product rather than relying upon sales pitches.
PAN Pesticide Database (http://www.pesticideinfo.org/)
The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) provides organic certifiers, growers, manufacturers, and suppliers an independent review of products intended for use in certified organic production, handling, and processing.
Welcome to the Organic Materials Review Institute | Organic Materials Review Institute (http://www.omri.org/)