What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce

In an aerial view, farmworkers harvest broccoli near the U.S.-Mexico border on March 9 in Yuma, Ariz. (John Moore/Getty Images)

Take a stroll through the produce section at your local grocery store, and you'll likely have to decide whether to buy organic or conventional fruits and vegetables.

There's a bounty of factual information about the differences between organic and non-organic produce, in addition to many common public perceptions — and misperceptions — about which fruits and vegetables are safe and healthy. It can be confusing.