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Strawberry growers tell committee they can grow without Paraquat; others warn transition costs
Summary
Two strawberry growers told the committee that organic or lower‑chemical methods can work for berries, while some small‑fruit growers said Paraquat is an essential tool for runner control and urged a multi‑year transition with assistance and practical alternatives.
Two strawberry growers testified about weed control and the possible impacts of limiting Paraquat under pending legislation.
Eugenie Doyle, co‑owner of Last Resort Farm in Addison County, said she has grown strawberries organically since 1983 and challenged the premise that strawberries cannot be grown without herbicides. "You can indeed grow strawberries without any herbicide," Doyle told the committee, describing a system of cover cropping, cultivation, mulching and hand weeding that she said made organic production economically viable for her pick‑your‑own and wholesale…
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