Rae Wagoner 🌱

48 years later, the message still holds. We’re feeding more people than ever before and chemistry continues to play a critical role. From fertilizers that replenish soil nutrients to crop protection that prevents devastating losses, modern agriculture relies on science to grow more with less. Yet, the fear of "chemicals" persists. Despite the fact that everything - yes, everything is made of chemicals. Water is a chemical. Vitamins are chemicals. Nature itself is a giant chemistry lab. The real question isn’t “Is it natural?” It’s “Is it safe, effective, and used responsibly?” The world needs more science-literate conversations about food, not fewer. Because when we lose trust in the tools that feed us, we risk turning back the clock on progress.