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In California we are standing-up for our right-to-know what is in our food by demanding the labeling of all GMO ingredients. This will be done by a California Ballot Initiative scheduled for November 2012. This initiative will give our citizens the power to decide if and how GMO's will be labeled.
When this initiative passes, California will be leading the nation in labeling GMO's, helping to pave the way for other states to take their own action, demanding their right-to-know too. These type of initiatives are essential to building a safe and sustainable food and farming system. And what is exciting is that the power is with the citizens, at the ballot box. The future of our food supply literally depends upon the success of this campaign.
Starting in February 18, 2012, in California, you will see volunteers outside your natural food stores, grocery stores, farmer's markets and other locations around your town asking you to sign a petition to get GMO's labeled. Please take a few moments to sign this petition and pass the word on to family and friends so they can be on the look-out for these petitions as well.
Look-Out for Label GMO Petitions and Sign One!
Starting in February 18, 2012, in California, you will see volunteers outside your natural food stores, grocery stores, farmer's markets and other locations around your town asking you to sign a petition to get GMO's labeled. Please take a few moments to sign this petition and pass the word on to family and friends so they can be on the look-out for these petitions as well.
Be strong about your resolve to get GMO's labeled in California. Educate yourself because when we get our 800,000 signatures (the amount estimated we need to get this initiative on our ballet) and hopefully we'll get a lot more, expect Monsanto to launch their own propaganda campaign to confuse people and to try to persuade voters to vote again this bill. Monsanto will put big bucks into their campaign and we know this as they have done it in the past.
Things You Can Do!
Get educated on GMO's and their health and environmental risks. Donate to the Label GMO initiative. Volunteer with your local GMO group. Share the message with family members and friends. Below are some link to help you along your journey.
- Download your GMO Shopping Guide or get a free app for your IPhone or IPad at the same link. This guide will help you to avoid GMO's in the foods you purchase at your grocery store and natural foods markets. Up to 80% of processed foods contain GMO ingredients so educate yourself now by downloading the GMO Shopping Guide.
- Click on this link to learn more about the health risks of GMO foods.
- GMWatch.org is a great place to go to read about the breaking news on GM foods.
- SayNoToGMOs.org is a great site to understand what GMO means, what are the health risks, what testing has been done and more.
Sure Ways to Avoid GMO's
- Shop at your local Farmer's Markets.
- Grow your own food.
- Buy organic as most organic foods are GMO free. The concern with organic foods is that GMO crops can cross pollinate to organic varieties in the area.
Please Pass This Message Along to Family and Friends!
Together We Can Change the World!
Together We Can Change the World!
"Although
the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may be one of
the most dangerous health and environmental problems we face, it can be
one of the easiest of the battles to win. The key is found in the
tipping point, whereby a small number of individuals can move the
market, forcing GMOs out of our nation�s food supply." Jeffery Smith