Ogranic garden next to a farmer's corn field - Ask Extension
My organic vegetable garden is next to my neighbor's corn field. My concern is that the drift from what he sprays on his field will affect my vegetabl...
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Ogranic garden next to a farmer's corn field #867244
Asked May 06, 2024, 1:09 PM EDT
My organic vegetable garden is next to my neighbor's corn field. My concern is that the drift from what he sprays on his field will affect my vegetables. First of all, should I be concerned? If so, any suggestions. Unfortunately, I do not have any other space on my 1 acre lot to move my garden.
Union County Ohio
Expert Response
Good morning and thank you for your question. There is always a potential risk, depending on the products they are using. I would encourage you to politely request that they let you know before they spray, so that you can take precautions such as covering your garden with a lightweight frost blanket. I wish you all the best. Thanks.
Jen
Jen
