As a parent, I want to give my child every opportunity available to grow into a healthy adult. I read them books before bedtime, keep an eye on the television programs they're watching and make sure they get their fruits and veggies. And then I heard about Chlorpyrifos.

"Chlorpyrifos is a toxic pesticide that is commonly used in conventional agriculture and widely found on fruits and vegetables." -  Miriam Rotkin-Ellman, Scientist

Do I have your attention yet? I sure hope so! Because the effects of this pesticide is far-reaching.

To raise awareness, and empower our readers to make better choices for themselves and their families, @MomsRising is hosting a #FoodFri chat with will the Natural Resources Defense Council, NRDC for short, food program.

Join us on September 22, 2017 at 1pm EST, to learn more about Chlorpyrifos, a dangerous and toxic pesticide, how it's being used on our food supply. Join us by using the hashtag #FoodFri. 

Feel free to invite a friend (or two!) by clicking on any of the social icons on this page or by clicking on the image or link below.

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To join and follow the conversation on Twitter use the #FoodFri Hashtag in each tweet.

You can also follow the chat on Twubs.com/FoodFri. Twubs allows you to follow MomsRising’s registered hashtags by creating an account. Below I have noted the steps.

1. Create an account using an email or your Twitter account.
2. Enter the desired hashtag, #FoodFri, #WellnessWed or #EcoTipTue, in
   the search box found at the top of the page. Click Enter. A new page
   will open with the desired chat.
3. Find the “Join This Twub” button found on the right-hand side bar and join the group.
4. Adjust the speed of the conversation to your liking. Options are: Fast, Medium, Slow, Slower, or Slowest.
5. Introduce yourself and join the conversation, by entering your
   comment, tips, or questions in the “Tweet to #FoodFri as [YourName] box”
6. Or, respond to a specific tweet by hovering over the right-hand side of the individual’s tweet and selecting one of the icons.

More about our #FoodFri Featured Co-Host(s):

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Natural Resources Defense Council Food

The Natural Resources Defense Council, NRDC for short, food program works to build a healthy, ecologically integrated food system, from ending antibiotics abuse to curbing food waste. Learn more on the NRDC Food website: nrdc.org/food.

You can also follow NRDC Food on Twitter, @NRDCFood, and on Facebook, facebook.com/NRDCFood.