Have we created a monster? In our efforts to engineer bug and disease resistant crops, have we instead designed "Frankenfood" that could make us and our livestock sick?
The scientific research in this area is still fairly new, but, to me, it seems like erring on the side of caution with our food supply is best. After all, the European Union, Japan and other countries require labeling of foods that include genetically modified organisms (GMOs) because it is unclear whether the food is safe.
At the recent Farm and Food Leadership Conference hosted by the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, Howard Vlieger, President of Verity Farms, showed photos of the negative effects that genetically modified crops had on the health and welfare of livestock - swollen and unhealthy organs that you would never willingly eat if you saw them before processing.
This Sunday, October 2nd, you can learn more about the effect of GMOs on our food supply and the movement to label GMO food and drink products so that consumers can make an informed decision about what they are purchasing. You can also try free samples from food companies using non-GMO products.
Sunday, October 2nd 2011
12pm - 3pm
South Steps - Texas State Capitol
Ask questions, ask for labeling and eat real food!
