Tribe.net. Local Connections $item.owner.firstName http://gmfoodwatch.tribe.net/thread/9dacf55e-820e-42d1-a4d7-58e74a91051f#b3f880b3-5a0b-487c-8790-ae591182ee3a 2009-03-25T17:13:59Z 2009-03-25T17:10:55Z

Personally, it's a right to know issue and having the choice on what I choose to eat or not. Beyond that, for me, it's also an issue of not outsourcing the environment by supporting big companies like Monsanto in altering the natural progression of nature. I am also in favor of a 100 mile diet and supporting our farmers who choose not to participate in planting of genetically modified crops. Monsanto and other big companies are now strong arming farmers who choose not to use their seed. Monsanto has taken these farmers to court even http://www.nelsonfarm.net/ http://www.organicconsumers.org/Monsanto/farmerssued.cfm

$item.owner.firstName 2009-03-25T17:10:55Z skooter http://gmfoodwatch.tribe.net/thread/9dacf55e-820e-42d1-a4d7-58e74a91051f#948a0963-54de-4c22-950f-d515bfb81139 2009-03-24T21:09:18Z 2009-03-24T21:09:18Z

There's also some other tastey tidbits of feces on the "For the Record" press release section of their site. Especially the retort to the "rumors" of Indian farmers killing themselves over GM cotton. What’s the Problem with Labeling Genetically-Modified (GM/GMO) Foods? http://tinyurl.com/cvqgv2 food labelSince genetically-modified (GM/GMO) crops came onto the market, there’s been a lot of debate about whether foods containing ingredients from GM crops should be labeled. Some people believe it’s a right-to-know issue, and all products containing ingredients from GM crops should be labeled as such. Others believe that since there’s no difference between GM and non-GM ingredients, labeling shouldn’t be required. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees food labeling laws in the United States. The FDA has determined that where genetically-modified crops don’t differ from non-GM crops, that products containing them don’t have to be labeled. FDA does require the product to be labeled if the ingredient is a potential allergen, or somehow changes the nutritional properties of the food. To date, no approved biotech crop is either an allergen, or has any significant nutritional differences from non-GM counterparts. Some might ask what the harm would be in requiring the labeling of products. U.S. labeling laws are based on health and safety. Requiring labeling for ingredients that don’t pose a health issue would undermine both our labeling laws and consumer confidence. Ensuring that such labeling is accurate would also put a huge burden on regulatory agencies. A better question might be: What would be the benefits of labeling products containing GM ingredients? Individuals who make a personal decision not to consume food containing GM ingredients can easily avoid such products. In the U.S., they can purchase products that are certified as organic under the National Organic Program. They can also buy products which companies have voluntarily labeled as not containing GM ingredients. The law allows for voluntary labeling so long as the information is accurate, truthful and avoids misleading consumers about the food. Monsanto supports both options. Mandatory labeling of food containing GM ingredients might seem like a no-brainer. However, once you consider the facts, it becomes clear there is no sense in mandatory GMO labeling.

skooter 2009-03-24T21:09:18Z