Comments on: Food Matters: The Response to that Post Article about the National Organic Program

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:24:09 +0000

Fellow organic people,

In its own report, the USDA says that not enough consumers care enough about organic foods for the USDA to block Monsanto’s modified alfalfa seeds.

Don’t be silent on this one folks, the USDA is considering allowing Monsanto to patent it’s GM alfalfa. I’ve seen posts and news articles that said a judge has banned it, but not until it’s been approved by the USDA. That’s where we’re at now.

We’ve got just two more weeks to post our comments to the USDA’s website to let them know that we DO care.

Share this with all you know.
JoAnn´s last blog ..The USDA is DARING us to SPEAK UP against Monsanto!

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:15:46 +0000

This is a well researched article that looks at both sides of the GMO issue in easy to understand language.

http://hubpages.com/hub/foods-genetically-modified

By: Beth Terry, aka Fake Plastic Fish

Beth Terry, aka Fake Plastic Fish — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:08:55 +0000

These kinds of issues make my brain hurt. On the one hand, support for non-GMO is great. GMOs are one reason that Whole Foods did not jump on the PLA bandwagon as an alternative to plastic packaging. On the other hand, if it works to weaken support for organics, then we haven't really gained anything. *Sigh* Beth Terry, aka Fake Plastic Fish’s last blog post..Plastic-free Farmer's Markets need our thanks!

By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship

Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:47:26 +0000

Our midwest grocery chain, Meijer, has started a line "Naturals" that is GMO-free, which is a great step in the right direction! I bookmarked this post as a super reference; thanks! Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship’s last blog post..Free the Thanksgiving Turkey! (And Eat a Great Sandwich)

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:05:53 +0000

Anna, yes, that article was really shocking, particularly the quote from the QAI organics certifier (which validates my decision about a year ago to stop buying organic produce imported from China!) The story ran on the front page of The Washington Post – which was also really something to see. Just not the same effect online!

MindfulMomma –
Yes, it is really crazy. At least it gives me plenty of fodder for OrganicMania!

Lisa – I almost think they’re past the point of labeling. Nearly everything (90% of the U.S. corn, wheat and soy crops are GMO), so if you’re not eating organic, you can pretty well assume you’re eating GMO. But despite that, I think this non-GMO label will be a huge success with Whole Foods shoppers.

I really wonder how they will price the non-GMO natural brand at Whole Foods…I’m assuming it will be higher priced than their current private label 365, and just a bit below organic prices. I feel sorry for the people who have worked so hard to establish organic agriculture only to see some new entrants push to relax the standards – and now, to have this added competitive threat from non-GMO certified natural foods.

By: Anna (Green Talk)

Anna (Green Talk) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:54:13 +0000

Wow. That the Washington Post article really gave me the shivers. It really shook my faith especially about the baby formula. At least, I know what I grow is okay...for now at least. Anna (Green Talk)’s last blog post..Mother Earth Intended Food to Be Eaten From the Vine

By: Mindful Momma

Mindful Momma — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:16:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing the blow by blow....yes, it's a jungle out there!! Mindful Momma’s last blog post..How Does Your Garden Grow??

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:02:54 +0000

I'm very excited about GMO labeling, I just hope it will become the law at some point. We deserve to know what we are eating. I just carry cheat sheets in my purse to remember it all lol. Lisa’s last blog post..Greening Your Own Birthday