Government supports for organic farming and integrated pest management
approaches could be proactive. An environmental tax on pesticide sales could be
used to support agricultural workers during the transition to organic methods.
The Hazardous Substances Act should be amended to regulate the advertising
and incentive marketing of pesticides, and to require government-mandated
training in appropriate pesticide use and OSH for licensure of sellers and purchasers
of pesticides. OSH training staff and resources could be supported
by a tax or fee on pesticide sales or manufacturers. Such regulations
would greatly increase the likelihood of safer and more efficacious use of
pesticides.