Saturday, May 25, 2013

Protesters around the world march against Monsanto

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Protesters around the world march against Monsanto

The March Against Monsanto has seen millions in 436 cities in 52 countries challenging biotech corporations and protesting against genetically modified foods, which despite bans in some states due to potential health

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) is trying to roll back a provision that allows GMO crops to be planted even before they've been OK'd by the USDA.

Monika Mota, who works for the Austin Center for Peace and Justice and helped to organize the local March Against Monsanto, said a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper told her the cannons would be fired just moments before the blasts were heard.

Regarding the rallies, Monsanto spokesman Tom Helscher said the company respects individuals' civil rights to express their viewpoints on the topic. But believes its making “a contribution to improving agriculture by helping farmers yield more from their

"The 5,000 Monsanto people who live and work in St. Louis are proud to be part of the community. We are also proud of Monsanto's efforts to help improve farm productivity and food quality. While we respect that people can have different points of view

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