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Why Buy American
Grown Seed
At the present time, it is more expensive to produce niger seed in the U.S. than to import it. However, as new varieties and better cultural practices are developed, a
dependable,
less expensive niger supply will be available.
When you buy American seed there is no chance you will be importing dangerous exotic weeds into North America. Also, imported niger seed is sometimes dusted with
insecticide prior to storage. (Weiss) http://www.fao.org/docrep /X5043E/x5043E0a.htm
By purchasing American seed, you will not be providing Burma's brutal ruling junta with vital cash that helps to enforce its control. In recent years, Burma has emerged as one of the three top exporters of niger seed to the United States. See: http://www.earthrights.org/teak/nigerseeds.shtml
Like many other imported products, it contributes to our trade imbalance, buying American niger will also create a few job and help a few American farmers. This crop
does not receive any government subsidies, and none of your tax dollars go to support
this crop.
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