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In reply to the discussion: A few questions for the anti GMO crowd [View all]Boudica the Lyoness
(2,899 posts)59. What do you suggest dry land wheat farmers grow
instead of wheat?
There's a good reason why we farmers grow what we do, where we do and when we do.
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My store sells sustainably grown beef that have been trying to be certified non-GMO
killbotfactory
Aug 2014
#42
Lowering the amount of mycotoxins in the food we consume is a good thing since
DocwillCuNow
Aug 2014
#3
AbsofreakingLutely.. and amazing that some non corporate types can't see that.. and not just
Cha
Aug 2014
#51
The Bt that organic farmers use degrades quickly. And even if you ate anything the very day it was
Luminous Animal
Aug 2014
#43
I had to call poison control about it years ago because my then-toddler took a swig.
LeftyMom
Aug 2014
#71
agreed. which is why I'm happy to live in the organic gardening capital of the US
magical thyme
Aug 2014
#13
The likelihood of Bt corn being even a small contributing factor to CCD is so small...
MohRokTah
Aug 2014
#37
I'm moving from mildly skeptical toward full on anti due to the anti labeling push based on the
TheKentuckian
Aug 2014
#17
No, for me it is the relentless wagon circling and single mindedness of proponents
TheKentuckian
Aug 2014
#54
What matters more is that Monsanto is a predator who is stamping out independent farmers.
L0oniX
Aug 2014
#19
I want labels and the ability of independent researchers to be able to test GMO products
pnwmom
Aug 2014
#58
I had always given you credit for reading what I wrote, and the links I provided.
HuckleB
Aug 2014
#78
It doesn't matter how many studies they put forth if they are allowed to suppress
pnwmom
Aug 2014
#84
Yes, they are. They control who gets their seeds and they have them sign contracts
pnwmom
Aug 2014
#87
That piece is filled with the science of the matter, and you just pretend otherwise.
HuckleB
Aug 2014
#90
Why are the GMO companies so terrified to label their wonderful products? nt.
BillZBubb
Aug 2014
#81