Survey Reveals (Continued from Pag* D 36) always or sometimes pBBe health risks. Conversely, 68 percent do not perceive a risk to the person handling insecticides, and 72 per cent do not perceive a risk from handling herbicides. The farmers did not reach a consensus on where responsibility lays for reducing pesticide risks. 610 ANTIC SELECTION In Lancaster Farming's CLASSIFIEDS pp ENERGY-FREE LIVESTOCK FOUNTAINS Just add water! Features: • Energy Free • Counterbalance drinker floats require little force to actuate. • Does not depend on water level to maintain seal • Rounded edges for livestock protection. • Recessed drain holes for easy cleaning. • Cool water in summer and frost free in winter • Valve is anti-syphon non-float operated Positive shutoff. • Sealed to prevent algae formation ffitchie RYDER Supply With each farmer allowed two responses, the following results were obtained: • 48 percent said farmers are responsible for reducing risk by handling chemicals more carefully; • 41 percent said chemical man ufacturers are responsible; • 16 percent said farmers are responsible for reducing risk by purchasing safer chemicals; • 13 percent said the govern ment is responsible through the legislation it passes; • 20 percent indicated all of the above. Nearly two-thirds, or 64 per cent, of the farmers surveyed were familiar with biological insecti cides. However, 49 percent of the respondents were unable to name specific biological products, and 38 percent identified non biological brands. Abbott’s Martin concludes, “It is clear that fanners need to be mam 32%: ‘Survey ol 1 000 farmers conduclort to* t\ \ n t made aware of biologicals as environmentally-compatible alter natives to ag chemicals. And cer tainly products which offer reduced risks will be more appeal ing to farmers as their concern about the risks continues to increase, just as it has over the past three years.” Mm is "If handled properly, do you feel there Is a risk to using insecticides?" RISK TO PERSON HANDLING THEM RISK TO BIRDS, FISH, WILDLIFE <^o Lancaster Firming Saturday, June 3,. 1389-037 63%: No 68%: No I 11 i l if Oif) im»nlion April 198^ 42% Expressed concern Cnh^nSEßkb^.! FARMERS AgCREOTT CORP. • EMt Main StrMt.lltHx, PA. 717-C2A-4721 "Has your spouse or a family member ever expressed concerns with regard to agricultural insecticides and herbicides?" ol 1 OOD hrmm "What would most likely cause you to change the insecticides and herbicides that you use?" 30%: 4%: 35%: 57% Did not luct tlons 4%: 'lona/ lon't mow
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