KEEP Alaska
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are Alaska farmers’ #1 tool to control weeds, keep yields high, and implement conservation practices that use less land and resources.
These products are integral to helping Alaska farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes over $76M to the state’s economy, and Alaska farmers are the backbone of that activity.
Alaska farmers rely on pesticides to grow their crops and keep yields high, bolstering domestic food production and ensuring we have enough to eat.
- Up to 40% of crops are lost to pests and diseases each year. Without pesticides, losses could be as high as 85%.
Glyphosate helps keep Alaska farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for Alaska farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing Alaskans to pay even more at the grocery store.