Truth about GMO

Genetically engineered organisms and genetically modified organisms, with Monsanto Corporation in the forefront of development. GE crops, including cotton seeds, have genetically modified properties with built-in resistance to herbicides and insects (Bt cotton), and will also serve as Frankencotton.

Another mutant called terminator seeds, are sterile and force farmers to buy seed from major suppliers such as Monsanto, instead of naturally save seeds from year to year. Fortunately, terminator seeds are not expected to be marketed in the near future, according to Cornell University.

Cottonseed oil from GE /GMO cotton crops is already in our food supply as a common ingredient in many processed foods, including peanut butter , Edible oils, salad dressings, cookies, snack chips and pastries crusts.

GE and GMO agriculture is legally in the United States, and currently 73% of cotton in the U.S. genetically modified. With enormous global profit potential at stake, Monsanto has been viciously aggressive in the acquisition of worldwide procurement and lobbying governments hesitate. Worse still, poor farmers in these regions used routinemaig with unfair pricing, and farmers in India have been devastated by losses from Monsanto's GE crop failures.

While studies are not yet available to the danger of GE /GMO , Governments, scientists and environmentalists worldwide are concerned about the possible contamination of soil and water, food, and airborne spread of this toxic organisms.

The very real environmental contamination by GE /GMO makes it impossible for any organic business to say with absolute certainty that organic cottons and Woolen are 100% toxin-free longer, because we and our children, and animals are increasingly exposed all day.

However, organic producers and organic retailers will continue to offer their customers certified organic products Resulting from natural seed and agricultural holdings, and violently against the spread of GE/GMOs.

The Organic Consumers Association is spearheading campaigns of zero tolerance, to stop companies such as Monsanto continues to flagrantly place the welfare of the people in the last place for Corporate profits. We urge you to visit the Organic Consumers Association, to learn more, fax petitions and make your voice heard.

Susan Fullen Yurek of Kushtush.com Organics (http://www.kushtush.com) is an e-commerce entrepreneur and advocate of organic initiatives for the health of our families and preservation of our planet.

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