The USDA just released a draft of its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Genetically Engineered "Roundup Ready" Alfalfa. If we don't speak up now, they WILL approve its commercial use. Monsanto, won't stop until they contaminate or control all of our agriculture!
So you're probably thinking, "well I really don't eat alfalfa whether it's organic or not." Organic alfalfa is important to organic farming, as a nourishing animal feed that's also a nitrogen-fixing soil enhancer. If GE alfalfa is introduced, contamination of non-GE plants (that means organic too) WILL HAPPEN. Since alfalfa is fed to dairy cows and other livestock, organic dairy and meat will be at risk!
We know what happens when GE seeds get planted...remember the GE soybean seed? This creation has DESTROYED the lives of many farmers. If you're not sure what I'm talking about then watch Food Inc. or do your research. It's just not right!
In their EIS, the USDA states "There is no evidence that consumers care about GE contamination of organic alfalfa." WHAT!! I know many of you out there DO care. Most of us are just not plugged in to what is going on. So, I am spreading this information because I am SO TIRED of being Monsanto's guinea pig.
Your voice DOES count. Tell the USDA to protect organic food and farmers from GE contamination, and NOT TO APPROVE Monsanto's GE Alfalfa. Submit a comment even if you feel it's too late. We need many voices to fight this one. Please, please, please help. Summit comments online to the USDA directly.
