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Monsanto vs. Mother Earth

www.avaaz.org | “As concerned citizens, we urge you to take the lead to fix European patent law by calling on the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation to close the loopholes that allow corporations to patent plant varieties and conventional breeding methods. Clear and effective safeguards and prohibitions are needed to protect consumers, farmers and breeders from the corporate takeover of our food chain.”

 

“ONE MILLION PEOPLE SIGNED THIS IS IN THE LAST 36 HOURS!
Petition to European Union to Block Monsanto’s Patents
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The tomato might have existed for thousands of years, but that isn’t stopping Monsanto and their friends — thank goodness there’s an awesome plan to defend Mother Earth….”
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Oregon set to ban GM salmon and mandate GMO labeling

April 01, 2013, www.naturalnews.com | “All across the country, people are rising up and demanding that the foods they eat be properly identified and honestly labeled. And the constituency of the state of Oregon is no exception, where a trio of legislative bills recently introduced would require that all genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) be properly labeled, as well as prohibit the import and sale of GM salmon, the first transgenic animal to ever be preliminarily approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human consumption.”

“Oregon set to ban GM salmon and mandate GMO labeling
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Oregon set to ban GM salmon and mandate GMO labeling”
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Hungary Destroys All Monsanto GMO Corn Fields

March 25, 2013,worldtruth.tv | “Hungary has taken a bold stand against biotech giant Monsanto and genetic modification by destroying 1000 acres of maize found to have been grown with genetically modified seeds, according to Hungary deputy state secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development Lajos Bognar. Unlike many European Union countries, Hungary is a nation where genetically modified (GM) seeds are banned. In a similar stance against GM ingredients, Peru has also passed a 10 year ban on GM foods.”

“Hungary Destroys All Monsanto GMO Corn Fields
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Poland becomes eighth EU country to ban Monsanto maize

January 4, 2013, www.foodfirst.org | “As a result of bans on cultivation of genetically modified crops, that were introduced by the government today, from January 28 2013, planting GMO crops will not be allowed. Many environmental organizations as well as farmers and scientists can see it as a success, pointing out that it is not yet the final step to eliminate GMOs from the environment and from our food.”

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Initiative would ban GMO foods in Jackson County

Photo: Celebrating the New Year by celebrating our efforts to ban the growth of GMO crops and protect our rights to grow food and seeds without the risk on contamination by GMO crops here in Jackson County, Oregon--6,500+ signatures turned in today! Woot! Woot!

January 2, 2013, www.mailtribune.com | “Ashland seed farmer Chuck Burr said he has a personal reason to support a proposed ban on genetically modified organisms in Jackson County.  He had to throw away $4,700 in chard seed after learning it might have been contaminated with pollen from nearby GMO fields.”

6,500 People Sign Petition to Ban GMOs in Jackson County, Oregon
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Celebrating the New Year by celebrating our efforts to ban the growth of GMO crops and protect our rights to grow food and seeds without the risk on contamination by GMO crops here in Jackson County, Oregon–6,500+ signatures turned in today! Woot! Woot!
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Corporate Giant Comes Out Against GMOs

November 15, 2012, www.willamettelive.com | “It has come to our attention that Kaiser Permanente, the largest managed healthcare organization in the United States, has advised its members against GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in food.  In its Northwest Fall 2012 newsletter, Kaiser suggested membership limit exposure to genetically modified organisms.”

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Kaiser Permanente makes a statement against consuming GMOs in their newsletter. “Despite what the biotech industry might say, there is little research on the long-term effects of GMOs on human health.”
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“Organic Heroes” honored by California’s campaign to Label GMOs

action.fooddemocracynow.org | “Join us in thanking our organic heroes! We came close on election night, 47 to 53, but we came up short. Despite this tough loss, we’ve built a powerful movement against the world’s largest pesticide and junk food companies and we’re going forward.”

~ “Organic Heroes” honored by California’s campaign to Label GMOs with Proposition 37 on the November ballot: Nature’s Path, Lundberg Family Farms, and Dr. Bronners.
Thanks to our Organic Heroes on Prop 37 to Label GMOs.
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Once again, the USDA and their friends at Monsanto and Dow Chemical are back at it – frantically working behind the scenes to rubberstamp new genetically engineered crops that are potentially damaging to human health and the environment with little or no serious scientific review to vouch for their …
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GMO labeling victory! Measure accepted onto California ballot; now the real battle begins

June 13, 2012, www.naturalnews.com | “In this breaking news for the food-conscious community, the California Secretary of State has just announced that the GMO labeling ballot measure has met and exceeded the requirements to be placed on the November ballot.”

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“We’re on the right track! 504,760 signatures were needed to qualify for the November ballot, and the GMO labeling signature effort has greatly exceeded this number. GMO labeling victory! Measure accepted onto California ballot; now the real battle begins”
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    • Lindy Rose “The total number of signatures amounts to 971,126 signatures! That’s almost double what was needed!”
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One Million Strong: Record-Breaking Comments Delivered to FDA to Label GE Foods

March 27, 2012, www.justlabelit.org | Congratulations, together, we have made history. We now stand more than one million strong in asking the FDA to label genetically engineered (GE) foods. Today, March 27 is the date that the FDA is required to respond to the petition and it took us less than 180 days to accumulate a record breaking number of public comments—a testament to the power of our collective voices to demand our right to know what’s in our food. This campaign’s strength is due to the over 500 diverse partner organizations who helped galvanize the American people to this moment.

“1 Million Strong FDA, come on, step up and give us our GMO labeling!!”
BREAKING: One million call for GMO labeling
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Over 1 million Americans have contacted the FDA. Check out a new infographic and survey results showing near unanimous support for labeling genetically engineered foods.
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55 Congressman Sign a Letter to the FDA Requesting GMO Labeling

March 13, 2012, www.occupymonsanto360.org | On Monday, March 12, 45 Representatives and 10 Senators signed a letter to the FDA in support of a legal petition from the Center for Food Safety requesting mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food.  The letter was drafted primarily by Sen. Barbara Boxer (CA) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR).  It was quite direct, and not aimed at finding fault with GMOs but that consumers deserve the right to know and make informed decisions for themselves.

55 U.S. Congressman Sign a Letter to the FDA Requesting GMO Labeling
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On Monday, March 12, 45 Representatives and 10 Senators signed a letter to the FDA in support of a legal petition from the Center for Food Safety requesting mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food. The letter was drafted primarily by Sen. Barbara Boxer (CA) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR).
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