Transgénicos: nos EUA celebridades tomam iniciativas interessantes - Um Mês Sem Monsanto
February 28th, 2010 |
Author: Christy MorganI’m excited to follow her journey so I too can become a better consumer. I personally don’t want to support Monsanto in any way, so April’s blog will make sure I know my stuff when it comes to being a consumer.
Here’s a little video that will tell you more about April and Month Without Monsanto. More interview questions are after the video. I really hope that you will join April and follow her during the month of March. (sorry the video quality kept getting dark then light again)
The Blissful Chef: What are some horrifying things you’ve found in your research on Monsanto?
The thing I have found the most shocking so far is this quote from Phil Angell, Director of Corporate Communication for Monsanto:
“Monsanto should not have to vouch for the safety of biotech food, our interest is in selling as much of it as possible. Assuring its safety is the FDA’s job.”
The Blissful Chef: Do you think there’s any hope of fighting the agriculture-evil that is Monsanto?
To answer this question I need to step back and say that I don’t think Monsanto is evil. Monsanto is an agricultural company that exists to make money. They’re good at it. I’m not interested in raging against their attempts to keep investors happy.
What does get me excited is the idea that we, as consumers, have the power to accept genetically modified organisms or not. There is absolutely hope for our future. A recent report from the ISAAA stated that only 2.7% of all agricultural land was devoted to GM crops last year, and most of those yields went to feed livestock. Of the 25 countries that currently allow cultivation of GM crops, seven of them saw a reduction in the number of acres devoted to GM crops in 2009.
The Blissful Chef: What can we do to help you on your quest or help our families & friends go “Without Monsanto”?
The best thing we can do is get involved in the conversation. My goal with the blog is really to open up a dialogue and get people talking about what’s in our food. The more we know, the more we can shop with confidence and feel good about what we’re eating.
The Blissful Chef: Is it possible for the everyday person to go Without Monsanto?
I certainly hope so. Ask me on March 31st.
Thank you again April for sitting down with me and taking on this month-long mission to go without Monsanto. I will be right along with you this month and hopefully some of you will join her too! Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog Month Without Monsanto and follow her on Twitter @WithoutMonsanto.
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