Comments on: What to Eat After Seeing Food Inc.

By: David

David — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:26:26 +0000

Monsanto’s tactics are aggressive. In this country we have a history of saving and sharing seeds. Many question whether something so basic as food should be even receive patent protection. That said, the bigger concern is that we are so committed in this country to one kind of seed from a single supplier. Lack of diversity in Ireland and the potato blight caused the death of one million Irish and the migration of one million more. The total population dropped by 20-25% in a seven-year period.

Now Round-up ready Monsanto seed that truth be told requires less work for farmers and less tilling is being challenged by weeds that have adapted, like pig weed. More on that story here

By: Basil

Basil — Sun, 16 May 2010 05:59:04 +0000

I just watched Food Inc. for the first time last night. Definitely worth watching. The segments I liked best were the segments about the chicken farmers and the segment on Monsanto. I was unaware that 90% of soybeans are genetically engineered, nor was I aware of the tactics Monsanto uses.

By: Byron Bay Organic

Byron Bay Organic — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:16:01 +0000

Great post. Thanks for the read.

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By: David Becker

David Becker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:07:06 +0000

Solutions sometimes seem overwhelming especially if you think you’re going up against agribusiness.

But every meal is a chance to make a difference. Drive the extra two miles to a farm stand and load up for friends and family.

If you own acreage that is maintained primarily for its beauty but was at one time highly productive farmland, consider giving a young farmer a start. You’ll get a tax credit and lots of fresh produce to boot.