Organic farmer Will Allen to speak at Stone Barns May 3, 2008

Join us as we welcome Will Allen, author of the newly published book The War on Bugs, in which Will traces the curious history of the evolution of chemical pesticides & fertilizers and their rise to become a mainstay in American agriculture. This book is richly illustrated with two centuries’ worth of advertisements—including enormously influential ads drawn by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) to promote Flit. Will simultaneously documents the waves of resistance put forth by farmers, consumers, and activists, pushing back against each new generation of “scientific” promises for better living through chemistry. Join us for a presentation by the author, an organic farmer himself, with a book-signing to follow.

Official Website: http://www.chelseagreen.com/2007/items/waronbugs