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Tue, 2013-04-23 15:28
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) are introducing the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act that would require food manufacturers to inform consumers if a product contains GE ingredients. The Just Label It campaign, of which OTA is a collaborating partner, is asking people to urge their members of Congress to support this legislation. TAKE ACTION: Tell your members of Congress to support the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act! http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50202/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10512. Timeline PhotosNext week, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) will introduce a bill to require food manufacturers to inform consumers if a product contains genetically engineered ingredients. TAKE ACTION: Tell your members of Congress to support the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act! http://bit.ly/15mRyiH
Fri, 2013-04-12 10:23
Organic first and whenever possible!
Thu, 2013-03-28 10:38
Hear more from filmmaker Jeremy Seifert on the making of his new film "GMO OMG". Web Exclusive: GMO OMG | The Dr. Oz Showwww.doctoroz.com Director Jeremy Seifert talks to Dr. Oz about what he learned during the making of his documentery GMO OMG. Learn more about the film. Watch the film trailer.
Thu, 2013-03-28 08:33
A yummy organic recipe from Lundberg Family Farms in honor of National Paella Day :) Timeline PhotosNational Paella Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27th. Following is a recipe for a delicious paella from the Lundberg Family Farms website: http://www.lundberg.com/recipes/entrees/Lundberg_Paella.aspx
Tue, 2013-03-26 09:20
Check out this piece from the The Huffington Post blog on organic food becoming more and more accessible, and how Dr. Oz got it wrong. "In my world, a real public health service would spread information not rumors. It would showcase the multiple benefits, including higher nutrition, of organic food. And it would show that, thanks to providers ranging from local farmers markets to Wal-Mart, more and more low-income people now can find -- and afford -- more healthy, nutritious, organic foods." Organic Food Is Not Just For Snobs, Dr. Oz. Ask Wal-Mart.www.huffingtonpost.com Let me get this straight: Organic is not democratic because ... not everyone can afford truffle oil or European cheeses?
Fri, 2013-03-22 09:42
Thanks Just Label It for sharing one mom's personal story... Timeline PhotosEarlier this week, the @[51279368597:274:Organic Trade Association] revealed survey results that U.S. families are becoming more aware of the presence of unlabeled GMOs in their food. To learn more about the survey, click here: http://prn.to/162XI5b Has your family become more aware of genetically engineered ingredients in food? If so, have your shopping habits changed? Listen to one mom's personal story: http://bit.ly/WXpVdb
Fri, 2013-03-15 15:42
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced today that she is stepping down from her post after serving for all of President Obama's first term. As the second highest ranking official at the agency, Merrigan will be remembered as a champion of local and regional food systems, an advocate for organic agriculture, and for developing USDA's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative. http://tinyurl.com/bcn7xvj
Thu, 2013-03-14 14:46
Timeline PhotosURGENT: The biotech industry has inserted a dangerous policy rider into the Continuing Resolution (CR) that would allow GE crops to be planted even if a court finds they were approved illegally. It is now being debated on the Senate floor - and could be voted on as early as tomorrow morning! Don't let these agri-chemical companies attack our right to know, yet again. TAKE ACTION TODAY: Tell your Senators to support the Tester amendment and eliminate the dangerous biotech rider: http://bit.ly/XLyvKP
Wed, 2013-03-13 12:36
Congress will decide this week IF and HOW to fund programs important to organic agriculture for the rest of the year – make sure your voice is heard! Please tell your Senators you support including the Agriculture Appropriations bill in the continuing resolution. Explain to your Senators that it is important that the National Organic Program is fully funded, to maintain the integrity of the seal for consumers and producers alike. Find your Senators’ phone numbers or contact your Senators by e-mail at this link: http://ota.capwiz.com/ota/issues/alert/?alertid=62496096
Wed, 2013-03-13 09:35
Timeline PhotosToday, Pennsylvania joins 20+ other states introducing GE labeling legislation in 2013: http://bit.ly/YpQBxy To find out if legislation has been introduced in your state, visit Just Label It's new state initiative map: www.justlabelit.org/state-initiatives LIKE and SHARE if you believe we all have a right to know what we're eating and feeding our families!
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