RE: GMO vs Organic
March 21, 2016 at 4:31 am
(This post was last modified: March 21, 2016 at 4:33 am by Joods.)
It is my understanding that when Montsano first showed up on the scene, their idea for GMO's was that it would be able to feed massive nations in third world countries.
I'm fine with that.
What many people were not told about, however, is the fact that Monsanto put a patent on the crops and then proceeded to sue small farmers who didn't want GMO seeds. They were sued because when samples of the small farmers crops and seeds were taken, GMO evidence turned up. Montsano claimed those farmers were stealing GMO seeds and using them in their fields. The problem is that winds would carry some of those seeds to other areas, thus causing cross contamination (for lack of a better word). Small farmers don't have the money for expensive lawyers like the big corporations do, so the small farmer was sued and lost.
This is my understanding of the outrage behind Montsano. And the real reason they sued was because some farmers didn't want to be a part of genetically modified food. GMO seeds can be found in nearly every type of crop grown in the US. Montsano holds a patent on those seeds so they can literally control the food production in this country.
As I said, I personally don't have an issue with GMOs in general. What I take issue with the Montsano Corporation and their lack of ethics on the matter.
I'm fine with that.
What many people were not told about, however, is the fact that Monsanto put a patent on the crops and then proceeded to sue small farmers who didn't want GMO seeds. They were sued because when samples of the small farmers crops and seeds were taken, GMO evidence turned up. Montsano claimed those farmers were stealing GMO seeds and using them in their fields. The problem is that winds would carry some of those seeds to other areas, thus causing cross contamination (for lack of a better word). Small farmers don't have the money for expensive lawyers like the big corporations do, so the small farmer was sued and lost.
This is my understanding of the outrage behind Montsano. And the real reason they sued was because some farmers didn't want to be a part of genetically modified food. GMO seeds can be found in nearly every type of crop grown in the US. Montsano holds a patent on those seeds so they can literally control the food production in this country.
As I said, I personally don't have an issue with GMOs in general. What I take issue with the Montsano Corporation and their lack of ethics on the matter.
Disclaimer: I am only responsible for what I say, not what you choose to understand.
