Join host Taylor Henry from Acres U.S.A. as he interviews Chuck Benbrook in a captivating episode of The Acres U.S.A. podcast. Discover Chuck's fascinating journey from a childhood playing in his grandmother's flowerbed to becoming a pivotal figure in agricultural economics and pesticide regulation. The discussion delves into Chuck's experiences in British Columbia's remote areas, his challenges and achievements in ranching, and his significant contributions to understanding the impact of pesticides, particularly glyphosate, on human health and agriculture. This episode also touches on Chuck's involvement in high-profile litigation against large chemical companies, revealing how industry practices and regulatory decisions have shaped modern farming and public health.

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