Nitpicking a minor detail since this is a common misconception: > Most recently, it became the country’s first organic state, eliminating the use of pesticides

Nitpicking a minor detail since this is a common misconception: > Most recently, it became the country’s first organic state, eliminating the use of pesticides and fertilizers. "Organic" does not mean "eliminating the use of pesticides and fertilizers". You can still use /organic/ pesticides and fertilizers, some of which (e.g. copper salts) can pose risks to health and/or the environment.