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USDA Approval of GE Alfalfa Outrages Organic Farmers And Dairy Producers

January 28, 2011
By Beth Buczynski
USDA Approval of GE Alfalfa Outrages Organic Farmers And Dairy Producers

According to Don Huber PhD., emeritus professor at Purdue University, the commercialization of genetically engineered alfalfa could result in the contamination of organic and conventional alfalfa within five years.
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Top 10 Reasons to Label Genetically Engineered Food

July 22, 2010
By Beth Buczynski
Top 10 Reasons to Label Genetically Engineered Food

Ever wonder why so many people are making a big deal about GMOs and the fact that the agricultural and processed food industries don't have to tell people which food's contain them? Here are ten excellent reasons to get pissed.
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Monsanto Faces $2.5 Million Fine For Misleading Labels

July 13, 2010
By Beth Buczynski
Monsanto Faces $2.5 Million Fine For Misleading Labels

The EPA recently announced that Monsanto has agreed* to pay a $2.5 million penalty for misbranding violations involving the sale and distribution of cotton seed products containing genetically engineered pesticides.
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