Okay, this is not specifically related to raw foods, but in a big way, it is: Genetically modified crops are affecting organics through pollen contamination. And this is only the beginning.
There are also some other very serious factors going on right now with this “biotec bully,” Monsanto who is the biggest player behind all of this. One of the factors that bothers me the most is how they are bullying and driving small farmers out of business. My grandfather had a very small farm. I can only imagine what would have happened if he didn’t want to play by Monsanto’s rules. Learn more about Monsanto’s bullying of farmers in the film, “The Future of Food.”
Another scary piece of business is all of the government employees that once worked for Monsanto. Not to sound all “conspiracy theory” here, but it is true. See the video below (Part 2) to learn more.
The exciting thing is a group has formed called “Millions Against Monsanto.” These GMOs are in 75-80% of processed foods in our supermarkets & the general public has no idea. These foods were not tested for safety by the FDA or USDA and now we, as a nation, are lab rats. This is outrageous. It is time for everyone to get involved & take a stand!
I have started the Millions Against Monsanto chapter in my district. Join your local chapter here or if it is not yet set up, start it here! There are Rally’s for The Right to Know starting to take place nationwide.
Be a part of history – get involved for your right to know what is in the food you are eating!
And one more thing – If you do nothing else, Please Sign The Petition!
- 10 Things Monsanto Doesn’t Want You to Know http://www.organicconsumers.org/Monsanto/ten-things-monsanto.pdf
- GMO NO! What You Can Do Today to Avoid Monsanto’s GMOs http://organicconsumers.org/monsanto/gmo-no.pdf
Posted by midwestraw on March 27, 2011 at 1:28 am
If you still have questions regarding GMOs & what Monsanto is all about, here is an excellent blog post detailing everything you need to know: GMO 101: Everything Monsanto Doesn’t Want You to Know http://ecoconvert.wordpress.com/2011/03/25/gmo-101-everything-monsanto-doesnt-want-you-to-know/#comment-31
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