permaculture

[FranandDave Nokes <fdnokes@hotmail.com>]

Here is an opportunity in the stand against irresponsible genetic 
modification.

In this particular case, the angle is that of the farmer whose product 
is rejected overseas.



Please forward freely to all your networks.



Frances


> From: coordinator@cban.ca
> To: cban-e-news@cban.ca
> Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:36:59 -0400
> Subject: [cban e-News] Send a new action letter to support Bill C-474:      
>   Alfalfa growers support the Bill!
> 
> You can write a new letter to your MP instantly from 
> http://www.cban.ca/474action
> 
> Let your MP know that on June 7th, alfalfa farmers told the House of  
> Commons Agriculture Committee that they support the Bill C-474:
> 
> “Bill C-474 is the first step in offering some protection in the  
> future for Canadian family farms. Market acceptance must be made part  
> of the evaluation process and incorporated into the Seeds Regulation  
> Act.” - Kelvin Einarson, Director and Secretary Treasurer, Manitoba  
> Forage Seed Association Inc.
> 
> Read a strong collection of quotes here: 
> http://www.cban.ca/content/view/full/803
> 
> This summer you can take action in your community to support Bill  
> C-474 and alfalfa farmers. MPs need to hear from you this Summer and  
> then again in the Fall, before the final vote on Bill C-474. For  
> information and action options check http://www.cban.ca/474
> 
> More excerpts from June 7th testimony:
> 
> “Forage producers support Bill C-474 because we believe it would have  
> the ability to protect the alfalfa industry from the truly dangerous  
> effects of introducing GMO varieties that are not approved by our  
> customers.” - Jim Lintott, Chairman, Manitoba Forage Council.
> 
> “The bill is perfect the way it stands. It's a perfect requirement.  
> Why would you produce anything with no market for it?” - Jim Lintott,  
> Chairman, Manitoba Forage Council.
> 
> “…the point is that we have a situation where we have a large  
> corporate entity that does not care about the farmer's ability to  
> market that product. They are moving that product, specifically the  
> Roundup Ready alfalfa, and pushing that thing through regardless of  
> market resistance from the producer and the consumer end.” - Jim  
> Lintott, Chairman, Manitoba Forage Council.
> 
> “In closing, it has been said that Bill C-474 will create another  
> layer of “red tape” for seed companies to go through in order to sell  
> seeds in Canada. I feel this is better than creating “red ink” on the  
> producer's bottom line.” - Kurt Shmon, President, Imperial Seed Ltd.
> 
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