Typically treats seeds with FUNGICIDES or INSECTICIDES.

Uses GMO seeds

Uses UNTREATED seeds.

NEVER USES GMO (geneticallymodified organism) seeds.

 Applies SYNTHETIC fertilizers.                  

Loss of soil due to MONO-CROP culture.   

Requires INTENSIVE IRRIGATION            

Builds strong soil through CROP ROTATION

Retains water more efficiently thanks to increased ORGANIC MATTER in the soil

Applies HERBICIDES to soil to inhibit weed germination.

Repeatedly uses HERBICIDES to kill weeds that do grow.

PHYSICAL removal rather than chemical destruction.

Controls weeds through cultivation and HAND HOEING

Uses INSECTICIDES heavily, accounting for approximately 25% of world consumption.

Uses PESTICIDES: the nine most common are highly toxic; five are probable carcinogens.

Frequently uses AERIAL SPRAYING, with potential drift onto farm workers, neighboring wildlife and communities

Maintains a BALANCE between "pests" and their natural predators through healthy soil.

Uses BENEFICIAL INSECTS, biological and cultural practices to control pests.

May use TRAP CROPS, planted to lure insects away from the cotton

Defoliates with toxic CHEMICALS.

Relies mostly on the seasonal FREEZE for defoliation.

May stimulate defoliation through WATER management