Subject: Re: Re: Cast Iron Pans and Iron Toxicity:Chi

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> That is a harsh blanket statement, " it was grown for yield at the

expense of nutrition. " I am a natural grower who cares for my

soil's health, replenishing it's contents not only at the end of the

year but also during the growing season. There are many more

growers like us. Nutrition is of great concern to us. I not only

grow for just my family but for a community of others. I have given

up a career to do this, it sure isn't for the money. Many

growers/farmers feel as I do, it isn't as bleak as you paint it to

be.

Hi Diane:

It may be a harsh statement, but the available evidence suggests it

is the unfortunate truth.

It's always great to hear from a farmer who is concerned about

nutrition. What is it that you are doing different from other

farmers to increase your nutritional yield per acre while, of

course, watching your bulk yield per acre drop? What state is your

farm in? As you say, " There are many more growers like us. " , what

percentage of food consumed in your state would you say that you and

the other growers like you produce? What are your references for

what it is that you do with respect to replenishing your soil's

health during the growing season and at the end of the year? Do you

grow any hybrid crops?

Chi