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Bern, Switzerland—known for its narrow cobblestone streets, decorative fountains, and striking towers. Yet dark currents run through this charming medieval city and beyond, to the idyllic farmlands that surround it. When a rave on a hot summer night erupts into violent riots, a young man is found the next morning bludgeoned to death with a policeman's club. Seasoned detective Giuliana Linder is assigned to the case. That same day, an elderly organic farmer turns up dead and drenched with pesticide.

"A Pesticide Contradiction: Prohibited in Britain but Made There for Export" is from the December 20, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Danny Hakim and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Are you using - or tempted to use - chemical pesticides and herbicides on your lawn or garden? On this week's You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath will present the most important "Question of the Week" he's ever answered! And of course, we've got chemical-free answers to all your gardening questions.