Further Research

After continuing my research, on my topic of pesticides used in farming and how they effect the health of those who eat produce, or drink the water around these chemically using farms, I have found many interesting facts that have led me to narrow down my research mostly on the health problems caused by those who eat contaminated vegetables and fruits, and what the most commonly contaminated produce is. Although livestock farming that uses pesticides is also a major issues in this type of farming, I don't wish to include it in my research. Also, I found many health concerns related to the pesticides used, and that many of the chemicals used to treat the crops in farming are not even tested tested before use, or are used even when they have been scientifically proven to be linked to disease such as cancer. I have also looked into alternatives to pesticides, (not to be confused with fertilizers), and want to include that in my paper as well. I also intend to look more into organic produce and organic farming as well as farmers markets and see if there is a significant difference in the health of those who choose to eat organic produce verses those who eat produce from pesticide using farms. I have not yet looked into the effects of the ground water in these farming communities being contaminated and its health effects, however, it was included on some of the sites I have read so I intend to include that. Many of the health issues I looked at related to diseases starting at a young age or during fetal development. Also, I have found charts, graphs, and statistics that had alarming numbers that I want to ensure I include in my paper.