Tell the FDA: (Why) GMOs Aren’t “Natural”

2014-01-05T17:08:44+00:00

From our friends at the Organic Consumers Association: Angry consumers who have learned about the dangers of genetic engineering are suing so-called “natural” brands that have been hiding GMOs in their favorite foods.  In an effort to stall the lawsuits, defense lawyers have convinced at least one judge that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), not the courts, should decide whether GMOs are “natural”. It’s a clever strategy, given that the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Foods is none other than Monsanto’s former lawyer, Michael Taylor. Whose side do you think the FDA will take? Please tell the FDA: GMOs aren’t natural! [...]

Tell the FDA: (Why) GMOs Aren’t “Natural”2014-01-05T17:08:44+00:00

The Food Bill, oops, Farm Bill Needs YOU!

2013-05-31T22:19:59+00:00

If only we called this the Food Bill, everyone would be paying attention.  This only comes up for review every 5 years folks -- so if you care about local food, organic food, GMOs, environmental conservation and how to help our veterans become the next generation of farmers and ranchers, get your phone finger poised to call your Congressional reps. Feel like you don't want to say?  Here's the short list from our friends at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (and others), so you can quote chapter and verse: Ask them to co-sponsor the:  Beginning Farmer & Rancher Opportunity Act (S.837, [...]

The Food Bill, oops, Farm Bill Needs YOU!2013-05-31T22:19:59+00:00
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