Mom28kds Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 What's going on? I saw something on FB and now on here with Monsanto? What's going on and why are people boycotting their products? Thanks :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I try to buy nothing with GMOs because we don't really know how they affect the body long term. Also I take big time issue that those making decisions about labeling GMOs (at the federal government level) used to be high level corporate types with companies that mainly produce GMOs, like Monsanto. The level of bed sharing is disgusting and the fact that they are willing to put me and mine at potential risk (because we just don't know) just to pad their bottom line makes me nauseous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Google search! Monsanto wants to OWN our food supply..... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma H Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Big business. Quite evil. Look it up. Then, get mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 SpyCar put it nicely in the other thread. (Link will take you to WM/Monsanto thread) It is amazing, but true, that Monsano has ruined the crops and seed of farmers who seek to avoid GM crops through unwanted cross-pollination with those of traditional crops. Organic farmers can't sell GM crops as "organic." But farmer who complains or becomes public opponent of Monsanto finds their farms raided to see if the harvested seed contain any (to the farmer unwanted) Monsanto patented genes. If it they do have GM material, Monsanto sues the farmers for using its patented GM property without license or compensation. When facing an economic powerhouse like Monsanto—one that can crush a small farmer with the cost of unrelenting lawsuits—many farmers have to fold and pay Monsanto damages. It is a weird world sometimes. Bill Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I grew up with the catchphrase, "Better Living through Chemistry"* and thought it was bogus. Couldn't dream then of how much it could permiate everything. *I think DuPont gets the credit for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Weren't they also the ones who came up with those terminator seeds, or whatever they were called, where the seeds from your crops were all sterile so you have to keep buying new ones from Monsanto? :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudboots Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 DH & I just watched Food, Inc. It explains a lot. If you have Netflix, you can get the documentary there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Their business practices are nothing short of evil. Those farmers who do buy seed from them do so at significant, unethical disadvantage. Those farmers who do not buy from them often experience literal persecution. Whether or not you agree with GMO (I don't), the way this company chooses to treat people on a large scale, as a matter of practice, is morally reprehensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Big business. Quite evil. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 They are...quite possibly...the WORST company I have ever seen in my life. Their intimidation techniques alone should get them thrown in jail. They are right in line with the world's worst mobsters in their behavior....but apparently, they can get away with it. :glare: For starters, watch Food, Inc. You'll never eat the same way again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I mostly care about their being in bed so close with the government, much like Goldman Sachs. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ronnie-cummins/the-unholy-alliance-monsa_b_642385.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Food Inc. is hardly the ultimate authority on our food system. I recommend exercising critical thinking and questioning skills when watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Okay... so, if one is convinced of the evilness of Monsanto (and GMO in general..) how would one avoid those things? I really *want* to eat healthier, including avoiding GM foods and getting as much organic as possible, but honestly I just don't know what to look for, nor do I have the extra time to devote to learning/looking. Is there somewhere I can find a quick and easy tutorial on finding the healthiest choices at the grocery store? I used to think that the more I could get in original form (as in, whole foods, not processed stuff) the better... but now, apparently not!! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom28kds Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Okay... so, if one is convinced of the evilness of Monsanto (and GMO in general..) how would one avoid those things? I really *want* to eat healthier, including avoiding GM foods and getting as much organic as possible, but honestly I just don't know what to look for, nor do I have the extra time to devote to learning/looking. Is there somewhere I can find a quick and easy tutorial on finding the healthiest choices at the grocery store? I used to think that the more I could get in original form (as in, whole foods, not processed stuff) the better... but now, apparently not!! :glare: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1615 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Okay... so, if one is convinced of the evilness of Monsanto (and GMO in general..) how would one avoid those things? I really *want* to eat healthier, including avoiding GM foods and getting as much organic as possible, but honestly I just don't know what to look for, nor do I have the extra time to devote to learning/looking. Is there somewhere I can find a quick and easy tutorial on finding the healthiest choices at the grocery store? I used to think that the more I could get in original form (as in, whole foods, not processed stuff) the better... but now, apparently not!! :glare: It's so hard because GMO crops are even finding their way into the organic food crops. This is what I choose to do for my family and myself: 1) the best is to grow it yourself, but obviously that might not work for a lot of people, but even a small garden is a great start! 2) try to buy as much as possible from your local organic farmers--some farmers can't claim organic if they haven't been certified, but you can ask at local farmers markets to see whether they use organic, sustainable farming practices 3) when those choices aren't available or feasible then try to buy organic food from the grocery store At the grocery store, I especially try to find foods that say GMO free or NonGMO Project Verified. I am also very careful about choosing foods made from corn, soy or canola since Monsanto owns somethings like 90% of those crops and it is harder and harder to find non-GMO sources. I did hear recently that Whole Foods, Organic Valley and Stoneyfield Farms have allowed/not been able to stop the introduction of GMOs into their "organic" foods. We no longer buy those products. There's a lot of murky ground, unfortunately and it's something where I just have to accept that I am trying to do the best that I can for my family with the information that is available. I hope that helps you a little bit. I'm sure others have more info, but this is our approach at this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Darinski Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 How GMO foods alter organ function and pose a very real health threat to humans - NaturalNews.tv *This is a good, clear explanation about the dangers of GMO and was a real eye opener for me of what Monsanto is capable of. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treestarfae Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 How GMO foods alter organ function and pose a very real health threat to humans - NaturalNews.tv *This is a good, clear explanation about the dangers of GMO and was a real eye opener for me of what Monsanto is capable of. :( According to this video I'll be making pesticide in my body by eating GMO's. So if mosquitos chomp on us/livestock and develop resistance then it will go up the whole food chain. We will all be pesticide ridden against our will. Gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I did hear recently that Whole Foods, Organic Valley and Stoneyfield Farms have allowed/not been able to stop the introduction of GMOs into their "organic" foods. We no longer buy those products. This isn't the case. Huge thread about that here: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240956 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The stuff I read today was about pesticide coated seeds that kill honey bees. Like they need any more strikes against them. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Google search! Monsanto wants to OWN our food supply..... Faithe :iagree: I've never watch Food, Inc., but I've been watching Monsanto itself for years. My family has a large agricultural component, and quite varied opinions about their ethics (considering some work for them). A whole lotta bean dip gets passed around at family gatherings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The movie "The Future of Food" does a great job telling the story of seed patents, suing old farmers near retirement, and contaminating many of the seeds in the world. Fascinating, heart-breaking. I think everyone should watch this. “There's a stunning revelation in almost every scene. Grade: A†- David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor http://www.thefutureoffood.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renivee Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I second everything that everyone has said. Monsanto is pure evil. Everything is true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 It's getting ugly out there. Even things that used to be good for us might not be anymore. Even shopping at farmer's markets, can we be sure the farmers didn't get GMO seed? I know we have to ask a lot of questions. I wish a labeling mandate would pass. I know there are a few brands or products that have a "non-GMO" indicator on the packaging, but those are few and far between. Unfortunately, our family doesn't have a green thumb among us, LOL. But I'm still hoping to try to grow at least a few things in the future, using heirloom or organic seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I have known about Monsanto for 13 years and avoid all food with GMOs (except on the rare occasion we eat out). In addition to growing your own produce or buying from a local non-GMO farmer, you can buy whole foods at any grocery if you know what to avoid. Corn, soy, canola, sugar beets, zucchini, and cotton are the biggest GMO crops in the US. Buy those foods organic only. The biggest key really is avoiding processed foods because they contain many of those ingredients. If you must buy processed foods, look for the GMO Project Verified label, or shop at Trader Joe's. All TJ's brand products are GMO free, according to the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 If you must buy processed foods, look for the GMO Project Verified label, or shop at Trader Joe's. All TJ's brand products are GMO free, according to the website. Oh, that's really good to know!! I love Trader Joe's and have been buying more of our food there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Oh, that's really good to know!! I love Trader Joe's and have been buying more of our food there. :) I've always thought this too, and I mostly only buy their organic products, but there are some multi-grain crackers that they sell, and one of the ingredients listed is "modified corn starch". That surprised me. Is this a GMO product? Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sunflower oil, sugar, scotch oatmeal, inulin, rye flour, multigrain flour blend (wheat, rye, triticale, barley, corn, millet, soybean, sunflower seeds, rice, flax, durum oats), wheat germ, modified corn starch, salt, invert syrup, sodium bicarbonate, onion powder, malt flour, monocalcium phosphate, microbial enzymes. I have known about Monsanto for a good long time, and find them disgusting. We buy 99% organic for home, but do eat out sometimes, so we know we're getting *other* stuff also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolMum Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 We won't ever buy soy or canola or usually corn(unless it is verified to be NZ grown) and we also basically avoid any food imported from the USA as we know your food if so contaminated with GMO's. The problem is so may additives are made with soy...so we try to cook from scratch as much as possible. Monsato is a VERY scary "company" . Who actually runs/owns it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REv1053 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Is there somewhere I can find a quick and easy tutorial on finding the healthiest choices at the grocery store? I used to think that the more I could get in original form (as in, whole foods, not processed stuff) the better... but now, apparently not!! :glare: I do still believe the less ingredients the better the item. But that doesn't negate the GMOs, I agree. Organic is the best, but it's expensive. I love the DIRTY DOZEN app for iPhone/iPod. Also this 10 to do list: http://www.allergykids.com/what-you-can-do/10-steps-you-can-take-to-protect-your-family/ Robyn O'Brien has a Ted talk that is really interesting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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