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David Blume: Nature Is Smarter Than Pesticide

Our country has been on a treadmill of pesticides since World War II.

On The Earth Productions

April 17, 2012

Agriculture in the United States has depended on the same unreliable methods and resources for decades, says David Blume, ecologist and expert on permaculture. In this clip from On The Earth Productions, Blume explains not only why these methods, such as the constant spraying of pesticides, are destructive, but also what successful and sustainable alternatives exist. Visit On The Earth Productions to watch the full interview.

—Elizabeth Whitman

On The Earth ProductionsOn the Earth Productions (OTE) is a media production company that is dedicated to informing the public about important educational, environmental and political issues that affect our everyday lives. Our Educational Video Series is available from any library in the world through WorldCat.org. The series is housed at UW-Madison. The team at OTE is led by owner, Karen Rybold Chin.


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