In 2004, genetically modified (GM - also called genetically engineered, GE) wheat was rejected by farmers and consumers across the globe, and yet industry is now working to prepare the way for GM wheat.
Last month 15 groups from Australia, Canada and the United States issued a joint statement reminding Monsanto and industry groups that GM wheat has already been soundly rejected - and we reiterated our pledge to stop commercialization.
Take action!
Individuals can send an instant letter to the Minister of Agriculture:
http://www.cban.ca/globalstopGMwheat
Visit
http://www.cban.ca/GMwheat to see other action options.
Visit Organic Consumer Association's GE Wheat Page and to learn more and take action:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/wheat.cfm
Groups and associations are asked to sign on to the statement here by August 31, 2009:
http://cban.ca/Resources/Topics/GE-Crops-and-Foods-N...