Summer is coming soon. Find a local farmer's market or farm stand. Check to see if they use pesticides or any other chemical treatment. Know of one near by? Add it to the comments section to share with everyone!
Stow, MA: Applefield Farm Stand
The Full List: 53 Fruits and Veggies
EWG analyzed pesticide residue testing data from the US Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration to come up with rankings for these popular fresh produce items.Lower numbers = more pesticides.
1

Apples
2

Celery
3

Strawberries
4

Peaches
5

Spinach
6

Nectarines - imported
7

Grapes - imported
8

Sweet bell peppers
9

Potatoes
10

Blueberries - domestic
11

Lettuce
12

Kale/collard greens
13

Cilantro
14

Cucumbers
15

Grapes - domestic
16

Cherries
17

Pears
18

Nectarines - domestic
19

Hot peppers
20

Green beans - domestic
21

Carrots
22

Plums - imported
23

Blueberries - imported
24

Raspberries
25

Green beans - imported
26

Summer squash
27

Oranges
28

Broccoli
29

Green onions
30

Bananas
31

Cantaloupe - imported
32

Honeydew melon
33

Cauliflower
34

Tomatoes
35

Papaya
36

Cranberries
37

Plums - domestic
38

Winter squash
39

Mushrooms
40

Grapefruit
41

Sweet potatoes
42

Watermelon
43

Cabbage
44

Kiwi
45

Cantaloupe - domestic
46

Eggplant
47

Mangoes
48

Sweet peas - frozen
49

Asparagus
50

Avocado
51

Pineapples
52

Sweet Corn
53

Onions
Very interesting! Thanks for the info!
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