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The Harmful Effects of Glyphosate

By
A.C. Ivory
July 8, 2023

Glyphosate is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world, but it has also become one of the most controversial. This synthetic herbicide, which is the active ingredient in popular weed-killer Roundup, has been linked to various health and environmental concerns. Glyphosate is a powerful chemical that can have negative impacts on the environment and our health.

Studies have shown that glyphosate can harm beneficial insects and microorganisms in the soil, leading to a decline in biodiversity. This can have a negative impact on the ecosystem as a whole, as these organisms play a vital role in maintaining the health and fertility of the soil. Additionally, glyphosate has been linked to an increased risk of cancer and other health issues. Even low levels of exposure to glyphosate can cause serious health problems, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, kidney disease, and other chronic health conditions.

These concerns have led to increasing calls for more sustainable and natural methods of weed control. People are looking for safer alternatives to glyphosate and other synthetic herbicides. As a result, many farmers and gardeners are turning to more sustainable and natural methods of weed control, such as manual weeding, mulching, and using cover crops.

A bowl of tomatoes being held by two people
Photo by Elaine Casap on Unsplash

At our farm, we believe in being as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible. For this reason, we choose not to use synthetic weed-killers like Roundup and glyphosate. Instead, we use more sustainable and natural methods of controlling weeds, such as manual weeding, mulching, and cover crops. We believe that these methods are not only better for the environment, but also for our health and the health of our customers. By using sustainable and natural methods of weed control, we hope to create a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

To our dear customers and friends:

We took a chance starting our creamery in 2022, unsure where things would lead. Gratefully, the response was humbling and overwhelming; and over the last three seasons, you, our dear customers, have allowed us to create a beautiful, vibrant business.

Sadly, the future of our building is in a constant state of uncertainty, leaving us unable to plan for the next season. We’ve also come to realize it cannot accommodate our needed growth, nor allow us to foster the environment we want for our staff and customers. And with no other suitable locations currently available, we have made the heartbreaking decision to close our shop.

We know this news will come with shock and sadness to many; and we recognize the void it will leave in our beautiful community. We grieve this.

While we are currently considering other options for making our ice cream available, at the end of the day, the soulfulness of our business came from the joy of personally engaging with you and sharing our heart-felt creations face-to-face. We will announce any new changes or developments should they arise. And, in the future, should a new, suitable location make itself available, maybe a new version of our creamery can be reimagined.

We are taking time now to pause, listen, grieve, reflect, and allow a space for change. While we may no longer have our shop, we are still here and hope we can find other ways to use our gifts in supporting the spirit of belonging and community here in Wayne County.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for supporting our creamery and for helping us feel a part of our community. It has been a joy and a pleasure.

With love and gratitude,
Joseph & A.C. - “the ice cream guys”

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