Deadline Wednesday: Stop Monsanto's GMO contamination

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_Stop Monsanto's GMO Contamination_

(http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=5258 & id=7943-2561265-UsTLu_x & t=1)

 

 

_Keep organics safe from GMOs._

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Tell the USDA to reject Monsanto's application to market its genetically

modified alfalfa — a threat to organic crops.

 

Take Action Now!

_http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/monsanto_alfalfa/?r=5258 & id=7943-256126

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During the Bush administration, Monsanto illegally won USDA approval for

its genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa by convincing regulators to bypass a

mandatory environmental review. In response to a lawsuit by consumer

groups, the courts then stepped in and banned GE alfalfa until the USDA

followed

the law.

 

 

In December, the USDA released its belated review of Monsanto's GE alfalfa

seed and determined that Monsanto's alfalfa met the Obama Administration's

standards, despite the risk of organic contamination.

 

 

This conclusion came despite the acknowledgment by USDA researchers that

GE alfalfa is virtually certain to " contaminate " normal seeds.

Cross-contamination is the number one concern with genetically engineered crops.

 

 

_The USDA is accepting public comments on Monsanto's application through

this Wednesday, March 3. Tell the USDA that Monsanto's alfalfa cannot be

approved — the future of organics depends on it._

(http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=5258 & id=7943-2561265-UsTLu_x & t=5)

 

 

Organic contamination is devastating for organic farmers, especially

organic dairy farmers, most of whom use organic alfalfa for feed. The presence

of even the smallest amount of GE material can cause a farm to lose its

organic certification. And court documents indicate that early plantings of GE

alfalfa did contaminate conventional alfalfa. Yet the USDA maintains that

Monsanto's existing safety protocols are good enough. This is ridiculous!

 

 

Even worse, the USDA concluded that the possibility of contamination of

organic fields is of no concern, since consumers won't care if their organic

food or milk contains genetically engineered components. Yet central to the

definition of the USDA Organic label is the total absence of genetically

modified ingredients. An overwhelming majority of consumers buy organic to

avoid GE products and would be shocked to learn the USDA is so cavalier

about the risks of transgenic contamination.

 

 

The USDA is accepting public comments on Monsanto's application through

Wednesday, March 3. Make your voice heard today._Tell the USDA you care about

GE contamination. Keep Monsanto's genes out of our food!_

(http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=5258 & id=7943-2561265-UsTLu_x & t=6)

 

Thank you for working to build a better world.

 

 

Adam Klaus, Campaign Manager

_CREDO Action from Working Assets _

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