KEEP Rhode Island
GROWING
Glyphosate-based pesticides are Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island farms compete in an increasingly challenging global market and ensuring a robust and affordable food supply.
Agriculture contributes over $129M to the state’s economy, and Rhode Island farmers are the backbone of that activity.
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island farmers competitive in global markets.
- Glyphosate helps keep farmers’ costs low. Without glyphosate, input costs for Rhode Island farmers could more than double.
Glyphosate helps keep grocery prices affordable.
- Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double—forcing Rhode Islanders to pay even more at the grocery store.
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input costs
Without glyphosate, input costs for Rhode Island farmers could more than double.
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food inflation
Without glyphosate, food inflation could more than double.
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