Guest guest Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 http://www.theiowachannel.com/news/4387169/detail.html Iowa Community Goes All-Organic City Says Council Vote Formalized Current Practice POSTED: 11:35 am CDT April 17, 2005 UPDATED: 12:12 pm CDT April 17, 2005 DES MOINES, Iowa -- It's official: Maharishi Vedic City has gone all natural. The town of about 200 in southeast Iowa has become what some experts believe is the first all-organic city in the country. The city council has voted to ban the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers within the city limits. City Attorney Maureen Wynne said residents in the city already use all-organic methods so the council's vote only formalized a practice that was already in place. Wynne said the ban covers everything from lawns and shrubs on both residential and commercial properties. The ban follows earlier action to grow and sell only organic foods within the city limits. Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Plan great trips with Travel: Now over 17,000 guides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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