Tag: USDA

What is “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15”?

Posted: May 14, 2019

Maybe you have heard about “Dirty Dozen” before but were never sure what it meant. The Dirty Dozen refers to twelve crops that feature the highest amounts of pesticide residue. The “Dirty Dozen” is published… Read More

Category: Agriculture

Tags: #pesticide, conventional farming, EPA, human health, organic farming, USDA

Do I need a permit to import plants to US?

by Vanessa Campoverde

Posted: March 14, 2017

Who regulates plant importation? The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) – Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) regulates the importation of plants and plant products. Why? PPQ maintains… Read More

Category: Home Landscapes

Tags: import, importar, importing, permiso, permit, plantas, PPQ, USDA

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