Protect Organic Food From Genetically Engineered Crops

Protect Organic Food From Genetically Engineered Crops

The Issue

The USDA is about to approve Monsanto's genetically engineered alfalfa. One of the biggest impacts of allowing the use of GE alfalfa is contamination of other crops, including organic alfalfa, which is used by most organic dairies. The USDA actually acknowledges the problem of contamination, but is moving forward anyway.

We need to let the USDA and President Obama know that consumers don't want genetically engineered foods, and don't want organic foods to be contaminated. 

Take action to stop the approval for Monsanto's GE alfalfa.

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Caleb LaieskiPetition StarterCaleb Laieski: Advocate for the LGBT Community, Public Safety, and the Environment
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The Issue

The USDA is about to approve Monsanto's genetically engineered alfalfa. One of the biggest impacts of allowing the use of GE alfalfa is contamination of other crops, including organic alfalfa, which is used by most organic dairies. The USDA actually acknowledges the problem of contamination, but is moving forward anyway.

We need to let the USDA and President Obama know that consumers don't want genetically engineered foods, and don't want organic foods to be contaminated. 

Take action to stop the approval for Monsanto's GE alfalfa.

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Caleb LaieskiPetition StarterCaleb Laieski: Advocate for the LGBT Community, Public Safety, and the Environment

The Decision Makers

Kathleen Merrigan
Kathleen Merrigan
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Tom Vilsak
Tom Vilsak
Secretary of Agriculture
USDA-APHIS-Policy & Programs
USDA-APHIS-Policy & Programs
Abbey Shaffer
Abbey Shaffer
Legislative Team Leader
Christopher Needham
Christopher Needham
Legislative Affairs Specialist

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Petition created on January 15, 2011