practices – n. the action of doing or using something

hotline – n. a telephone service for the public to use to get help in emergencies

negative – adj. thinking about the bad qualities of someone or something

positive – adj. thinking about the good qualities of someone or something

pesticide – n. a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops

hay – n. grass that has been cut and dried to be used as food for animals

organic – adj. grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals

convince – v. to cause (someone) to believe that something is true