Re: [compost_tea] Re: CTTF Comment

From: Robert Norsen <bnbrew_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 21:27:34 -0800 (PST)

Dennis,
Could it be that compost offers a slight chance of taking on the task that the chemical people thrive on. Compost TEA, ACT , has the capability of growing so big it can take on the work of the chemical and pesticide producers? Since the heads of the government agencies originated in part from the chemical fertilizer, pesticide conglamorate(s) there may be reluctance to let it grow freely? Seems to fit an article that Paul Sachs presented on the web this AM. Or could it stem from, ACT is a late commer among TEA s, some of which were not that safe or reliable or useful? We need to keep showing safe results, consistant results and keep pushing the top wheels with good evidence and MANY acres of successful demonstations, When the consumers insist on organic and the farmers insist on oranic the top wheels will not stop the move.
 
Doesn't leadership usually come from below> Political leaders discover a movement and get out in front? - Hmmm all but Elaine. A leader really out in front taking all the hits and holding steady ! But Elaine isn't a political leader. Scientists are pioneers Arrows in back. grin Bob .

dkemnitz2000 <dkemnitz2000_at_yahoo.com> wrote:


--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, "Kirk Leonard"
wrote:
> Is there a rule of nature that when you post something you think of
> something important you should have said immediately after you
send it?
>
> For those who want to make a case for suggestion #1, there's a big
qualifier
> I left out, to wit:
>
> > 1. If potable water is used, all equipment is kept clean,
additives are
> organically acceptable, and the compost is certifiable, foliar tea
should be
> allowed without restrictions.
>
> > This evidence and its documentation is the best solution for
> certification. No tests, just evidence and documentation < , >
WHICH ARE THE
> STANDARDS FOR EVERY OTHER ELEMENT OF ORGANIC CERTIFICATION. < ! >
>
>[Kirk] Nothing I know of in the USNOP Final Rule requires growers
to test for
> pathogens. Why is it different for compost tea?
> [Dennis]I agree. And I also ask why is it different for compost
tea?
>



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