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Whether it’s through grassroots activities and reg-ulatory outreach, conferences and industry meet-ings, or toolkits and talking points, CLA strives tospread the message of the benefits of modernagriculture. Pesticides are important componentsin growing the high-quality and healthy food thatwe eat, and they also contribute to stronger envi-ronmental and human health, sustainable growingpractices and ecological diversity. CropLife Founda-tion’s StewardshipFirst™ initiative defines cropprotection stewardship as the ethical managementof a pesticide’s life cycle, from the product’s cre-ation to its distribution and sale to the approveddisposal of the container. Through the develop-ment of cooperative relationships with other na-tional trade associations, grower groups, consumeradvocacy organizations and regulatory bodies onthe federal, state and local levels, CropLife Stew-ardshipFirst™ actively promotes the sensible useof pesticides through container management, agri-cultural warehouse accreditation and responsibleuse programs and practices.

Rooted in Stewardship and Innovation

CLA supports all farming practices that help grow safeand healthy food for communities around the world. Fromlarge to small, conventional or organic, consumers havechoices at the grocery store that help keep their familieshealthy without breaking the bank. Crop protection prod-ucts created by CLA members serve all farming systemneeds. With the assistance of the innovative crop protec-tion and biotechnology tools our members produce, farm-ers today are able to grow more food for more peoplearound the world. In fact, one U.S. farm is able to growfood for 155 people, representing a 262 percent increasefrom 63 years ago. Crop protection products also helpsupport one of the country’s most valuable exports: food.Agricultural exports continue to soar and represent approximately $152 billion1 in value. Through continuedinnovation and improvement, the crop protection industry creates sustainable solutions that help farmersprotect valuable resources and elevate the health of thenation. Every day, CLA supports better farming and a better world.1 U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2014). Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsackon 2014 Agricultural Exports Setting New Record [Press Release]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=2014/11/0247.xml

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With the aid of modern agricultural practices and tools, each farmer andrancher is able to produce more food to nourish communities around the coun-try and conserve more vital resources than ever before. Precision technologyhelps farmers accurately apply crop protection products, treated seeds supportthe growth of crops in dry weather conditions, and highly targeted pesticidesaffect only the intended pests. The numerous advances in modern agriculturehelp farmers protect and improve the health of consumers and create a moresustainable environment for future generations of growers.

To learn more about cropprotection products andother modern farming

technologies, visitwww.croplifeamerica.org.

Modern Farming Technology: Supporting the Future

Agriculture helps support communities of all sizesacross the country, including bustling cities, suburbantowns and rural areas. America’s farmers and ranchershelp provide the food we eat, the clothing we wearand the fuel that powers our cars. From school lunchto family dinner, modern agriculture benefits you.

CropLife America (CLA) is the voice of the industry thatdevelops, manufactures, formulates and distributescrop protection products and biotechnology, includinginsecticides, herbicides and fungicides. As the nationaltrade association that represents the crop protection

industry, CLA works directly with regulatory agenciesto improve processes that maintain a high level of protection for public health and the environment. Ourvision is to increase awareness and advance policy thathighlights the vital role of pesticides in:

• Protecting public health (i.e. agricultural and specialty pesticides to protect against bed bugs,mosquitos, etc.);

• Enhancing our environment and biodiversity; and

• Meeting the food and nutritional needs of billions of individuals worldwide.

Modern Agriculture Benefits You

Pesticides are important components in growing thehigh-quality, nutritious food that we eat, but they alsocontribute to:

• Stronger environmental and human health; • Sustainable growing practices; and • Ecological diversity.

CLA advocates for and promotes the responsible useof safe and environmentally sound crop protection

products that are essential in the production of food,fiber, and renewable or alternative fuels. Through ourdaily advocacy, regulatory affairs and communicationsoutreach, we increase awareness and advance policythat highlights how crop protection products protectpublic and environmental health while helping tomeet nutritional needs around the world.

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